How're Things? Fine.

That about sums up what's been going on around here lately. I get a little blah this time of year. Everything after Christmas is downhill until spring. I guess we all get a bit of cabin fever. It's really hard to entertain the kids all day long in the house. I just can't wait for spring and getting outside and doing fun stuff again.

I have been getting quite a bit of sewing done, though. I made a really cool baby quilt for friends Natalie and Larry who welcomed their first baby, Samuel, to the world on Feb 10. Congratulations! I've heard they're all doing well. I'm not going to post pictures today, because I'm not sure if they've received it in the mail yet.

I've also been mulling over dress patterns because I'm starting on 2 fancy dresses in the near future. I'm making a first communion dress for my niece, Kylie. I'm also making a flower girl dress for Eva. She is going to be in John's cousin's wedding this summer. I am really excited about both of these.

We do have huge baby news, though!!! Quinn is potty trained. Can I get a YAY?!?!?!? We've been 15 months with two in diapers and it's a really great feeling to be down to one. (I bet some of you thought I was going to say I was pregnant, huh? Nope :)

Also Dex is walking and getting into all sorts of mischief. He had a doctor's appointment this week and weighs 24 lbs 13 oz. and is 32 1/2 in. His height is still in the 95%, but he's dropped down to around 50% for his weight. Just a side effect of him being on the go all the time.

Also, Eva is getting pretty good with her "reading" and spelling. She can sound out and write most three and four letter words we throw at her. She is also adding in her head. What a smart little cookie!

So, let's everyone think spring thoughts and maybe we can hurry it up a little bit :)