Happenings...

Ben is getting so big!  At his 9 month checkup he is 18 lbs 4 oz and 27 1/2 inches long!  He gained 2 lbs and grew 2 1/2 inches since his last visit!  Way to go Ben!  He was not as happy when the nurse came back to give him his second flu shot and test him for RSV! 

Getting ready to go out

Sitting

Joey is having a great time at Pre-school.  He loves going in and tells me all about inside recess.  On Monday I got a chance to be there for the ice cream party and some fun activities. 

Ice Cream is Cold

Walking walking

Dancing

All the kids had Valentine's day parties Monday afternoon.  Its hard to be everywhere!  I made it to Maddie's for a little bit.  Then got to spend time at Olivia's, since I am the class mom.  Lots of sugar!

Mmm Cupcake...

Johnny has been playing basketball.  He did great last week and I caught some action shots.  

Johnny is in maroon blocking



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Maddie is done with Basketball and still playing indoor soccer.  The second grade program is March 3rd and Maddie plays an instrument and has a speaking part too! 

Maddie at practice

Maybe?

We will get a full week of school?  And Olivia will be able to preform in her 1st grade program?  It would be nice to have some kind of schedule.  I think? 

Playing...

Friday Sean got to enjoy a field trip with Johnny's 5th grade class.  They went to Kaufman Stadium where the Royals play.  It was educational and fun.  And Cold and snowy. 

Snowy Field

The Press Box

Ben had his first playdate as Jace got to come and play!  It was fun watching him get around, since Ben does not yet.  He scoots so cute!  Thanks Jace for coming over, we hope to see you again! 

Johnny had basketball Friday night in a close game.  Then they met us at Joey's school for BINGO!  Lots of free eats and some prizes as well.  We got to see some great friends too! 

Saturday Maddie has basketball.  The Shooting Stars won their second game!  Maddie scored 8 points.  She also had some amazing plays, I am so proud of her!  She then had to go a soccer game as well. Charlie's Angels played awesome, but they lost.  The girls were playing hard. 

Maddie at Basketball practice

Sean and Johnny had another outing on Saturday, going to see the Harlem Globetrotters!  Johnny's basketball coach took the team and they really had a good time.  We have always said we wanted to see them!  Family movie night was in store for Saturday night.  Joey and Ben did not make it until the end, but everyone else enjoyed it! 

Whew, thats a lot.  Sunday we spent inside.  Catching up and watching the football game.  The kids love the commercials.  Hope there is no snow this week!

Olivia in a new outfit



Serious Joe



Ben did not like carrots!

Reece's Rainbow

There is an awesome Orphan Ministry called Reece's Rainbow.  http://reecesrainbow.org/  The children on this web site are available for adoption in many countries.  These wonderful people guide you through the adoption process.  All the children listed on this site are in orphanages and are all facing imminent institutionalization! The closer they get to the age of 4, the more dismal their hope is of being adopted at all. These are the children who do not have the "luxury" of sitting around and waiting to be chosen.

They are truly living on borrowed time.

The Meehan family has become Valentine Prayer Warriors for one precious child.  We will be praying for Caleb, born in November 2007.  He is a cutie!  We pray that Caleb finds his forever family. 

From a missionary who visited with him in August 2010:  “  Caleb is extroverted, active and restless. He has a ready smile, enjoys playing with other children. He loves listening to music, watching cartoons. He is energetic and likes being outdoors!”   

Join us in including Caleb in your prayers as well.  You can check out his grant fund here.

Blizzard.....

Today is Tuesday.  A school day.  There was no school.  It was our last snow day that was built into the school calendar.  About 3:30, we got the word there is no school tomorrow either!  There is a blizzard! 
Here are some pictures:

Lots of Drifts from the winds

So we are home for another day tomorrow.  The good part is no waking up and getting everyone ready to catch the bus!  Hurrah!  And the other activities are cancelled as well that we always seem to have 2 of at the same times. 

These are some pictures from the last snow day.  The kids went sleigh riding across the street.

Maddie took out the train set last snow day