Rita, making lumpia, and Leah.Holly’s youngest, Brook Lyn:Carson LOVES to play with helium-filled balloons but definitely needs the long string to stay attached.Carson tried to blow out the candle but help was needed (but maybe not Avery’s help).Uncle Jeff and Uncle Connie taught Carson how to use a drill. Sort of.

Today, Carson found my tummy! Oh dear.

Meanwhile, in the bleachers under my legs:Look, Grandma!

While Lenin coached Sophia’s St Ignatius basketball team at Saturday’s game,I watched the boys on the sideline, except Sophia’s friend Delaney was there and she took care of Carson most of the time.After the game, I drove Sophia to a baby shower that Thais and a friend were giving for a third friend.

Sophia is #23.

The day after Christmas, my cold really kicked in and I stayed in bed for about 6 days. I stayed in bed. Not thinking I was getting better I went to the doctor and got antibiotics for a sinus infection (presumably). And I slowly, very slowly started to feel better. Because there was NO picture taking and nothing going on, here’s a great picture sent by Thais in early January.

at Justin’s.It fits!Sophia and Avery wondered how close they could get to the cows.Not very close.

Ready to go.
The family pew:

Thank you Thais for the 1st, 3rd, and 4th pictures.