Morgan's Birthday Extravaganza

My niece, Morgan, turned 3- like I mentioned in the last post- anyway, she came up for the weekend and had a birthday party on Valentines Day! Tanner was the only boy in attendance which is somewhat normal- unfortunately. But he had fun anyway with his uncles and Pop. But this is a video of Morgan- my mom gave her ballet stuff and we put some of it on her and she kicked it into high gear running around the house. So we convinced her to do a workout video- I couldn't help but think of Jane Fonda with the outfit and everything- maybe we are dorks, but I thought it was funny! And I don't know how to rotate it- sorry! Notice Tanner in the background...

As Morgan is Tanner's only cousin in the world, a few of Morgan's other cousins came to share in the festivities. This is her cousin Macie and Tanner playing hymns- Well sort of. I love Tanner's laugh!

Here is Kate at 3 weeks!

I'm 2 weeks old! (yesterday! so my mom is behind- give her a break!)

I can't believe it has already been 2 weeks! Well, I can, but I can't- any mom knows the conflicting feeling! I know it isn't the best picture, but maybe next time! Tanner and I were fighting over the camera, he seems to have discovered his artistic outlet- the only problem is-- I don't think my camera can survive it, so I try to keep it hidden. Then the whole out of sight out of mind thing starts working on me, and I don't take pictures. I tell you, these are vicious cycles that I get in! Laundry- days of the week- dirty diapers- waking up... you know the list! Anyway, Happy 2 Weeks Kate and a shout out to my niece Morgan, yesterday was her birthday! She is 3 already! Yikes, that means Tanner has 8 weeks left before he hits the big number too! Oh my babies, please slow down with the growing up! But for the mean time, here is a self portrait Tanner has provided for your viewing pleasures!

SHE'S HERE!!!!

Tanner would like you to meet his new sister, Baby Cup-Kate! At least that is what he calls her!

Her name is actually Kate Michelle, she came a week early and was born on Tuesday Jan. 27th at 3:59 pm. She was 7 lbs and 9 oz, and 19 inches long. The birth was an adventure and a story for another time. But she is very healthy and has been a very gracious sleeper which I more than appreciate! I may be partial but I think she is the cutest little baby! Tanner likes to know where she is at all times, the first morning she was home, he ran downstairs and couldn't find her, so he ran back upstairs to find her. He came in my room and said "Mommy wake up! Where baby CupKate?" It was funny, but his anxiety was put to rest when I pointed to her bed! He has been really good with her and as long as he knows where she is and that she is okay, his cars are more interesting! Most of her pictures are on other cameras, so we will get back to you with those! But here is a picture of Tanner after he helped Nana make cookies.