A little bit of this, a little bit of that...

Here's just a few pictures from the past few weeks:

Danny's new favorite food is corn on the cob. But we have to hold it which is not very convenient.

The tooth fairy came to our house again last night. This is the 3rd tooth Natalie has lost. This one is the top left.

Danny fell asleep in his highchair the other day. Eating is hard work!

Another favorite thing the kids love to do is play in Danny's crib together. Once Natalie gets the all-clear that Danny is awake, she sprints into his room and climbs in. Usually she tries to hide from me... As seen in this picture. If you look hard enough, you'll see a purple butt against the far side. And Danny usually gives her away by laughing so hard.

Look at that poker face!
I just hope Danny isn't taking notes when he sees Natalie climb in and out of the crib. He needs to stay in there for a while longer.

Snow Day

Well we got about a foot of snow yesterday. The kids thought Greg shoveling was very interesting. Even Wrigley, he was in a trance watching out the window at all the people digging out.

I am ready for spring and we still have a bit more to go.

Boring...

We haven't been up to much of anything. Just trying to recover from strep, pink eye and the common cold. We've all been struck down except for Greg ... but it's only a matter of time.

We hope you all are feeling well.

Purple Friday ... with a hint of Gold?

Last night we had a playdate with some new friends we met through soccer and elementary school. They are really nice, the kids play great together, they live close .... the only problem .... they are Steelers fans! Gasp!!

Both Natalie and Nicholas take football very seriously and duked it out for a few minutes over this week's game.

That's my girl! Get him!

But after all that, Ithink this is proof that Ravens fans and Steelers fans can still be friends.

Toy Story 3 can bring anyone together.

Go Ravens!

Austin's Baptism

On Saturday, we attended Austin's baptism. She looked adorable in her Christening gown.

She didn't care for the water, but took it like a champ.

With the Godparents, Danielle & Nash.

Natalie was in charge of the rain stick that they used as part of the water ceremony.

Liz and Ray also took this opportunity to have their civil marriage celebrated by the church.
And this is Danny before he crashed face first into the church pew. Everyone got totally silent while we all waited for his reaction. He held his breath and then we heard the wailing. But after a few minutes outside he was as good as new. Well except for the giant knot on the side of his head. I did not get a picture, but let me say, it wasn't pretty.

Congratulations Arpin family!

Bottom's Up

No, this is not a post about how we had a wacky and wild New Year's Eve. We actually had a very nice New Year's at home. This is a post of another case of deja vu.

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The picture on the left is Danny on Christmas (16 months). The picture on the right is Natalie at her first birthday party. Both pictures were taken at my in-law's house. The only difference is that Danny never stays still long enough for me to get the camera closer. I really have to be on my toes with him.

These two look so much the same; but their personalities are really quite different.

Happy New Year!