parkin' it

 Cambier Park is still so fun!  And sweaty!

 For some reason, Kate really liked the tire swing and going for a spin in it.  Made me want to vomit, but she just closed her eyes and loved every minute of it!

still sunny...

Sunny Naples

Dinner at Tommy Bahama's.  Saw the horse carriage after.

windy city Sunday...

The Sunday before Kate and I left for Florida, we had many signs that this trip might not be the best.  Timing of baby aside, I fell down the stairs just being clumsy.  Matt and I went to the hospital to monitor the baby for about three hours and all was good, so we continued on with packing when I got home.  That night the storms came.  And came.  It was dark when I left, so Kate and I did not see the wind damage to the swing set before we left (thank goodness).  Crushing for a sweet girl.  Maybe after the beach it won't be so bad.  :-)

Chuck E. Cheese

 Matt and Jason are in a new grad class this spring, and they had to meet all day last Saturday.  Kelly and I decided to take our show on the road and went to Chuck E. Cheese with the kids.  We weren't sure how it would go, but what the heck?  We loaded up and headed to Evansville with all kids.  The kids had a ball.  We enjoyed being together, too.  Stopped by Krispy Kreme to get the kids hyped on sugar and then proceeded into Fresh Market.

I love that Kate has her hand on Annie's leg on the ride.  She wanted to be with her so bad...and all was great until ten minutes from home when Annie asked Kelly why she had been seated between two toddlers.  We had a great time listening to the sibling fighting...maybe Kate won't be part of the Powers' Christmas picture with Santa next year.

Oh sunny day

Yesterday was sunny and windy, but we decided to brave it and get outside for a little while. After weeks of rain, we needed to feel the sun. All of us. Kate was so excited to play outside she didn't know where to start: swing set, trampoline, scooter, walk, slide...all of it was done.

Drake was happy to roll in the grass and scratch his back. He enjoyed everyone being outside together and getting some vitamin D, too!

I made Kate wear my ear band because she was anti-hat. It actually worked out well for her!

9 weeks to go!

Boy. No name. Room not ready. Who will be "finished" first???

through Kate's eyes

New Year's Eve. Kate with my phone. This is Matt watching the game.

This is Kate's playroom (after playing, of course).

This is Martha/Frannie, Kate's Betta. Martha/Frannie got a new tank for Christmas and a Dora "thing" that goes in there. I think she was excited.

The ornaments in the middle of the table. Love the reflection of Kate in the red ball.

And, as always, several self-portraits. This was after 11 p.m.

jama time

For the msot of Christmas break, Kate brought back the cough/vomit issues of the past. Yes, the weather was fluctuating as well, which did not help. She remained upbeat through most of the hacking cough, and what got her through was being able to wear nightgown after nightgown for most of the break. Who needs real clothes???

hanging with the big girls

Aunt Jenny took Kate to see The Chipmunks over Christmas break. They went to eat at Fazolis, and Kate was able to order her 'pasgetti and meatballs, like papaw! Jenny's friend also came and brought her daughter (and a friend).

What a good time!