The House of Mann: January '11 comes to a close

Hello! It's hard to believe it's February already. 1/12th of the year is over and it's already flying by! We have had snow and ice and cold weather, like most of you reading this but we've been safe and cozy so we feel very blessed. I have some cute pictures of the kids and want to get them posted before Rory wakes up.

Taya and Nima cuddling on the couch

Taya getting a special "sticker"

Go Huskers :)

Taya enjoys wrestling with dad-o.

She also enjoys stories

Ethan got out his Legos a few weeks ago and Taya sure enjoys playing with them...she also enjoys spreading them out all over the floor!

Reading Rory a story. Notice how she holds the book up, just like Mr. George does at story time ;)

Ethan took the front off Taya's crib on Sunday. We are transitioning to a big girl bed (hope to get her a twin bed in the next month or 2). She LOVES it! In the morning she tells me "mom, I got out of bed by myself!" and she is very proud of that independence.

My little mister getting a bath.

Taya helps me every time.

Brother and sister time

Taya covered Rory up with all of her blankets (I think there are 8 blankets there). She covered then uncovered him several times. At one point I had just put him on the floor and he was angry but I was trying to finish up some cooking. When Taya started covering him up, he was quiet and he was happy the rest of the time. It's such a blessing to watch them grow and interact. I love my kids!!

Taya has a bit of an Oreo beard

This is my big boy at 9 weeks old. He had a doctor appointment and 3 shots on Tuesday. He did well afterward, but toward the end of that day he just wanted mom cuddles. He's been pretty sleepy the past few days.

Stats:

17 lbs

26.75 inches

42 cm head circumference

It seems Rory is already older than he really is. First of all, he's the size of a 6 month old! Second, he hold his head up really well and likes to be upright to look around. He prefers to sit up and lately also like to stand on his legs a little. His stamina is low but we are working with him.