Feb- the month of love and no school

So there has been a lot of quality time this month as a family; partly because of the simple fact that the weather has caused school to be out WAY too much.  Even President's day which was supposed to be a make-up snow day was cancelled due to snow.  We did get one nice week of weather...it was like Spring was teasing us.

Derrick-  his biggest accomplishment of the month is he is getting more independent going potty.  He can do most of it himself and usually just needs a little help getting redressed.

Kaden- he is still keeping us on our toes and guessing at all times.  He actually (by his own choosing) actually went to the RIGHT sunday school class.  Noone was more amazed than me.  Again what comes out his mouth worries me more than anything.  This was once again proven to me this weekend.  Over the weekend we had a wedding (Steph and Chad's), while on our way to the church we were following Chad and they were a little bit ahead of us, Kaden turns around and tells Nate "You can go faster there are no cops behind us".  Man did I get a glimpse of the future.  He also told everyone that Saturday is his "drinkin" night and when we got home he was handing out drink tickets to his brothers. 

Andy has also amazed us this month.  He actually (after many months of Sarah, Matt and myself asking) has started to go to WOW (Wed. Church group for kids) and is LOVING it!  He also had his 1/2 time basketball game and did very well.  I am just amazed and how much better he has gotten in a year- he is really starting to understand the game. 

We have also continued some traditions-
Superbowl is when we each make our own pizza.  This year the boys added sprinkles to theirs.  
Valentine's day- Nate did get my flowers again (thanks so much) and I made a beautiful meal for the whole family (Cesar Salad. Cheese Ravioli with Garlic/Cheese Ciabotta Bread and mini cheese cakes for dessert) 

We also got a couple nights with friends (both as a family and also just Nate and I)
The Bahl/Ridler night was a blast- our kids are all the same age so they just go play together!
We went to a Superbowl family party and had a GREAT time! (The team I was cheering or actually won!)
Nate and I along with Matt and Diane got to go to a Wild game! This was one of the most fun games we had been too- lots of fights (which I try to discourage at home so felt a little bit like a hypocrite), Cameras down by us and the mascot. 

We also got a wonderful opportunity to watch our niece Paige over night- she was such a Good girl!  The boys love her so much....they waited on her hand and foot!  .

Family-

We have continued to make great progress on our basement.  Ceiling up in big room, started working on walls in office and we have gone through and organized all the toys (that was a BIG job!)

On the sad note there have been some family health problems including my grandpa and uncle.  Hope all is well with them soon!