Spring has sprung

We are officially into spring, and often wake up to the beautiful sunshine against the background noise of vineyard fans to keep off the frost...waiting for the last 10 degrees of warmth before it is officially "warm" according to most Napa folk. The kids have been enjoying the sunshine, with trips to the farm and occasional afternoons in the yard.

Emily is 8 months old, starting to sleep a bit more, and getting ready to get on the move. She can scoot all over the crib, though isn't (thankfully!) making moves toward crawling yet. Ben is continuing to express himself with his contractions and ever-increasing vocabulary (and Mommy and Daddy are trying hard to keep some choice 4 letter words out of it!)

Brian and I are planning a trip to Anguilla for a friend's wedding a the end of May, and we will be relying on the grandparents to watch the kids...we are really excited (OK, counting down the days actually), though know we will miss then.

8 months old (strategic ring placement dually noted)


About to get into some trouble...


Cubs (and prunes) fan!


Chilling with his friends after a fun dinner


Trying to play nice in their first bath together


Laughing at each other - Mommy wishing Ben still had the delicious rolls featured on Emily!