Is this February or is this Spring??

Yesterday we went for a delightful walk & picnic at the botanical gardens.

Today, Kate helped to frost & decorate some Valentine's cookies. We're having company tonight, and I had to quarantine some cookies so they wouldn't have Kate's toe prints in them. Oh - she was also sticking fingers in them, licking off the frosting, and putting her fingers back in them. She must get that from her dad. It looks like she is sneaking a cookie in this picture, she is actually just putting on a finishing touch. (No, not some saliva.)

Enjoying the fruits of her labors. And sharing with her little sister.

Warm Weather & Sisterly Shenanigans

The other morning I awoke to calls of, "MOMMY!" giggle, giggle "MOMMY!!!" This is what I came in to find - Kate in Sophie's crib. She was very proud of her accomplishment. Finally - this weekend was in the 70s after such a long cold spell. Just Thursday was in the teens when we woke up.

Spring is in the air.

Sometimes one has to just sit down & ponder all the possibilites of what can be done.

After a busy afternoon of playing, Kate throws her purse over her shoulder & heads indoors.

A post in the hopes that the hate mail stops...

Alright, alright. So it's been a while since we've posted to the blog. But, honestly, we've all been under the weather & who wants to see snotty noses? So, here are some of the best of our just everyday pictures...

Ah, my favorite time of day. Just refreshed from a nice nap & Mommy is kind enough to give us a tasty snack to enjoy. Note: Sophie's black eye is NOT my fault.

Well, I did just mention that we had just woken up. Sometimes we are a little clumsy with our snack.

Mommy is SO embarassing.

So VERY VERY embarassing.

Sophie is the funniest sister I have. Here she is - spinning tales of amusement.

The Blizzard

Last night a pretty big snowstorm was supposed to come through. The next county over had schools cancelled, so it must have been worse there. Our schools are in session.

Very excited about the prospect of playing outside in the snow. Not to mention a snazzy new coat.
Surveying it all.
Kate bent over and touched the snow. She did not like it - wet & cold. We were inside again soon. Probably a max of 5 minutes outside. Maybe next year...

Kate and the Real Girl

Mommy Kate

Two Peas in a Pod

Aunt Rebecca bought me this beautiful dress when we went to visit her for Memorial Day. It came with a matching dress for a dolly, but I only just got a dolly that fits into it. Opa & Grandma gave me this dolly for Christmas.

A-T-L-A-N-T-A

Last weekend, we trucked down to Atlanta to visit with a bunch of Daddy's friends from childhood. (Known as - the barn gang)
No - I am not picking my nose - it just itched a little.

Here I am with my Mommy. Aren't we the cutest??

Sophie was a little sick (ear infection), so at times Daddy would hold her. You can tell from this picture that it never affected her cheerful disposition.

The place we were was called "Monkey Joe's." Mommy says this picture should be called "Monkey Kate." I scared a few people because I kept disappearing.

Since Sophie was a little under the weather, she didn't play the whole time. Some times she just told a few tales from her younger days.

This was a particularly funny one.

But, she did get out a few times to play. After all, in a few months, she needs some more stories to tell.

This one is called "The Mystery of Kate."

Who doesn't love a trip to the zoo??

On Saturday, Opa & Grandma took us all to the zoo in Houston.

Sending a shout-out from the carousel.

Sophie watches intently...

and decides to give it a go herself.

She gets giddy from all the circles and pats Mommy's cheek in excitement.

Being this close to the animals can be a little frightening - for the animals, at least. Check out that tiger retreating from this wild one.

Kate working a little beauty-parlor magic on a homely goat.

"So, alright already, enough with the prelude." Sophie wondering what is for lunch.

Wild Crazy Fun

Opa is always such a funny guy!
Here is Kate in a dress that Mommy wore when she was 2!

Sophie goes up in the air...
And, Kate goes up up up in the air!

A much needed nap after so much adventuring.

Nothing puts Sophie out faster than her own personal pacifier.

Christmas (Part 2) & New Years in Houston

The key to travel with a happy baby: candy & a good book.

Opa & Grandma gave Sophie...

and Kate dolls for Christmas.

Enjoying a traditional Dutch new year's treat of oliebollen.

A toast to 2009!

A Mississippi Christmas

Playing a game of golf.
Sophie looking intently.
A cozy snuggle with Daddy.
Guess who's excited about Christmas?
Three cousins enjoying each others company.