It was finally time to meet my niece Jenna face-to-face. And, what a joy it was! The children took to her immediately with care and love. Rowan would lay with her (below), sing to her, and bring a multitude of toys to her whether she wanted them or not. Evangeline and Rowan were always near her, always asking if she was awake yet, if they could hold her,.....it was endless! What a joy to watch them play beside her knowing that they will spend so many more moments like this together as they grow!

I'm sure you all know it has been snowing, is snowing, and will continue to snow up here in NY. We love making the best of it. I hope you all are too. The kids and I are still very active with Rowan in nursery school, our regular schedule at the Y, errands, and lots of play excursions. We go and go until the snow or illness slows us down. Today, it happens to be a fever for the little guy so instead of social activity for the next 24 - 48 hours we'll continue our good times right here with each other inside. I love that too!

"R" says "Rrrrrr". Rowan, Red, Row, Rescue. It's all about the alphabet, phonics, and whose name starts with each letter. So, it was only fitting that we paint and hang the decorative R that Rowan chose from the craft store.