This past Sunday has been 2 months since Audrey joined our family.  The adjustment has been nearly flawless and she fits in perfectly with our family.  What an amazing blessing she is.  With Audrey being number 5, she in some ways has no choice but to come along for the ride.  Some days we are in and out of the car more times than I can count, but she is always smiling and happy.  She is just a little girl who wants to give love and also loves getting love from everyone. 

Her big sisters absolutely adore her and are always a wonderful help.  Her big brothers are never far away from her and count down the moments each morning until she gets up.  If Hugh had his way, he would wake her up each morning when he gets up.  Then there is Mocha and Dune (our labs) who have a special love for her, especially when she is in her highchair with food.

Her personality continues to blossom and she continues to keep us on our toes.  She's a busy little girl and can find even the smallest amount of mischief to add excitement to our days. Healthwise she is doing fantastic and we just enjoy every moment with her.  I think the funniest thing she does is carry her dog around in her mouth by the tail.  We captured it a little on video, but it still isn't quite the same as seeing it live.  It's a daily activity for her and it's just as cute every time she does it.

  

We're enjoying a little bit of the slow time for the kids activities this winter.  Although we still have plenty going on.  Owen continues to advance in his ice skating lesson and he will also start mini-mites hockey at the end of this month.  Hugh will also begin the first step in learning to skate in the next session as well.  Emma and Alena are now midway through dance and are starting to work on their songs/routines for their recital in June.  Hugh and Audrey are both in Little Gym classes.  Audrey's class is still a parent participation and it's fun to watch her show some independence and venture out on her own.  Hugh is in a big kid class so no parents anymore.  It's great to be able and sit back and watch him play, follow instructions and just have a blast without mom or dad.  Both Alena and Hugh want to get signed up for swim lessons as well. 

 

Field hockey for Emma, T-ball for Owen and possibly soccer for Hugh will start the end of March which will add another level of craziness for our family.  Thankfully with Tom's new business venture we'll be able to divide and conquer to get everyone where they need to be. Alena and Emma will both be on our community swim team this summer.  This will be Emma's second season and Alena is going to give it a try for the first time.

  

On a spiritual front, we have 2 big events coming up for our family.  Audrey will be baptized on February 24th and Alena will make her First Holy Communion on April 26th.

 

Recent pics of the kids below.