Unseasonably warm!

It has been a crazy warm January - up until now!! We have been playing at the park, going for walks, Oliver has been riding his bike, playing sidewalk chalk......It was even in the mid 50s F one day last week which was truly amazing. It is just so completely different from last year. We are being hit with some icy air right now which is a shock to the system but normal of course :)

Emily had a rough time last week. I was pretty sure it was down to teething although I wondered about an ear infection later in the week. Who knows? The good news is she is doing much much better now and has actually been happier than usual over the past couple of days. She is even coming up with new words quite frequently and loves to copy (see the bath time video I took tonight!). Maybe it was all a developmental week for her!! I have also got her signed up to start school two mornings a week just like Oliver. She will start the day before her birthday (coincidence - it just happens to be when the current swimming session ends!). What on earth will I do for two mornings a week with no kids? I'm sure I'll find something to do but I'll feel like I'm missing a limb!

Oliver and I went on a mummy/son date last weekend to see Alvin and the Chipmunks at the movies. Probably the most annoying movie ever but Oliver did well for only his second time. He did ask to leave halfway through and said it was too long but we persevered and he enjoyed it I think. It's fun to finally be able to do these things with him. Maybe Monster Trucks will be next?!

Special smiles for daddy on his birthday!

And from Oliver :)

Emily dragged her changing mat out into the playroom, went back to get a nappy and then got her baby. Cute eh?!

Really not feeling very good mum :(

Oliver taking turns at looking after the baby. In this picture he was busy getting the baby out of his tummy :)

Posing with the chipmunks!

A perfect January day!

The baby swings are getting a little snug though Emily.....

A new and interesting way to ride a train!

Oliver took this picture of Emily in her new swimsuit - check out the length of those legs!!!

And posing for mummy :)

Enjoying a snack in the sunshine

Saying cheese :)

Oliver doing a "floor angel"!!

Emily checking out the animal display at Cabelas

She climbed straight up onto this camp bed and made herself at home!

Some of the kids posing in a tent!

Oliver doesn't look too impressed at sharing the bed with Emily ;)

Yoghurt for dessert tonight - yummy :)