"Love is a many splendored thing!"

It has finally been mild enough to spend some quality time outside. The beginning of February we had a ton of snow, but some nice sunshine to enjoy it too. Lily loves running around in the snow and the fresh air has been glorious!

Fresh tracks in the new snow.
Anna and Matthew came over to play and teach Lily to break the ice sheets- Karate Kid style.

Getting some early use out of this year's new sand play set. ($5!)

Digging in the snow is hard work.

Smiles in the snow!

1st icicle- mmm-mmm good!

Swinging in the winter is so cool!

Lily and Melina got to take the balloons home from a very special hat party for our fabulous friend Emma. (She is currently kicking cancer's butt!)

Melina and Lily dancing around the mall.

We were so excited to meet AnnieandGrace at the Children's Museum for a playdate. It was a sweet idea to pick up a membership. The girls loved the water table and Lily had a great time watching over the little girls.

Lily and AnnieorGrace, looking out into St. Paul.

ECFE girls were there too for some fun!

The MN Zoo had the fabulous idea to bring in an enormous pile of sand on President's weekend. Lily had been asking about going to the beach, and since Bjorn vetoed a trip to Florida, I figured this was the next best thing. Lily loved it so much, we ended up going two days in a row.

Lily digging with Sam.

All the kids with their giant pile of sand.

One day I pulled into the circle to find Bjorn and Lily scaling the giant snow pile in the center of our circle. With all the snow this year, the thing is massive! It will be May before the ice is all gone.

Climbing, and climbing...

They made it!

King and princess of the hill!

Every couple of weeks we have a Saturday playdate with our ECFE friends. Recently at the zoo the kids all lined up to catch a look at the dolphins. And to stick out their little patooties.

Snack time at the zoo for our little animals.

Here's hoping for spring SOON!