Ice, Ice Baby...

Just a few pictures of the dreaded "icepocalypse" of 2011.
Looking out our front door - our front step is covered with ice. Poor Max eventually learned to take it easy when leaving the house after a few missteps.
The backyard

A layer of ice off one of the cars

Kate - one month

Kate is getting so big! At her 5 week appointment, she had gained 2 1/2 pounds and grown 2 inches. She is starting to coo and smile, reaching for toys and enjoys eating, sleeping and pooping. :)

About a week old. Sleeping after a middle-of-the-night feeding. I love how her legs were still curled up in her fetal position.

Baby's first christmas! 6 days old

10 days old - with my lovie

One month old! With the same lovie - my how she's grown!

Family

We were so lucky to have our families visit us during the holidays!

Grandma Nell and Grandpa Tom

Grandma and Grandpa Samuel and Cousin Alexis

Aunt Michelle and Uncle Doug

Cousin Jack

Aunt Amanda and Uncle Jared, Uncle Dustin, Jack and Aunt Megan

Christmas 2010

Our first Christmas with Kate! She's obviously enjoying opening the presents.
Our "fireplace." Haha, we found this on one of the music stations on the TV. It's perfect, since we don't use our own - except, it doesn't really heat the house much.

Samuel Family Christmas

Hakes family Christmas

Love this kid. What a great outfit. He even put up with me when I put the reindeer antlers on him. Just for a little bit, though. :)

another new addition to our family!

Haha! Now that I've got your attention...

I have good intentions of putting up pictures of Kate and talking about all the fun things she's doing now, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Anyway, we have a new pet that lives in our attic. An exterminator came out today and set traps...can't wait to see what we'll catch!