The Algeras

I just can't believe how old David seems. He's growing like a weed! He likes to sit and play with Sara and only occasionally tips over when he gets too excited. I like the picture of shirtless baby; Ben told him that chicks dig a man with no shirt. I just like the baby belly. It's so kissable! I'm sure he'll love the bathtub pic when he's older too. And just look at him learning to play Legos with Dad and Sara!

We had a great weekend. We got together with the college roommates on Saturday. The adults still outnumber the kids - but only barely. Brand new baby Jack Becksvoort was there - were my kids ever that small? He's adorable. Sara had fun playing with everyone. All the way there she said "I'm going to a party!" and all the way home she said "I like parties, I was at a party!" Thanks Nate and Melissa for letting us all invade your house!

We visited Great Grandma after church on Sunday. Sara was so excited to see Allison and Andrew now that they are both feeling better. They played hard and ate cake. We went home for lunch and changing and then went to tour the new Haunstein Center and the new critical care unit we're moving into. It's a beautiful building! Sara liked seeing Mommy's work and getting a cookie. She thinks that work means you go somewhere and get candy or cookies because thats what happens every time she goes to JCI or Saints. David was a good sleeper at first and then woke up to see the sights. He was happy and smiling and I was so glad I had well behaved children so Ben and I could really explore the place. The big move starts next week. I really hope I don't get called off this week because I would like at least one more shift on the old unit. Oh the memories!

The kids were pretty well behaved if slightly clingy today. Sara played nicely with David and helped me make dinner in the crock pot. I chopped, she dumped. I picked David up afterwards and he did not enjoy slobbering onion-y hands. His face was priceless!

Sara got a Valentine card from Grandma Algera today. She's still trying to comprehend the mysteries of the post office but was excited to get mail to open. "Oh Mommy, I got a card! From Grandma! It's so cute, I hug it. And kisses too!" Every so often she would say "Oh, where my card? There it is! I read it again."

David is widening his horizons of fruits and vegetables. Bananas, sweet potatoes and carrots are now acceptable foods. And rice cereal with mixed fruit is almost as much of a hit as cereal with apples. I think he'll be able to start finger foods as soon as he figures out that he can shovel stuff into his mouth and chew. Teeth might help with that.

Both kids are sleeping now and I should be getting stuff together for tomorrow. I'm working so I like to have everything organized for the kids before I go to bed. Ben is watching 24, his one TV addiction and picking up toys during the commercials. The toys are beginning to take over around here - but we try!