It's a Snow Day!

We have been getting snow flurries off and on all day. We ran outside for a few family pics. We woke up to snow covered yards and cars, but the streets are fine. We just witnessed intense hail, followed by gigantic snowflakes. I can't believe it's nearly March and we're seeing snow. Ryan's off to Tahoe tomorrow and our snow certainly doesn't compare to what they are seeing (6 ft in the past 2 days).

Hannah is sick =(

Hannah has had a triple-digit fever (topping at 103.7) since Thursday. She has been getting better over the weekend, and seems to be ok today. I took her to the doctor this morning (Mon.) and turns out she has a virus called Roseola. Apparently it's a typical childhood illness and can't be prevented. She's been pretty miserable and cranky, but her appetite is finally starting to return. To top it off, she's been teething really hard and has 2 new teeth! We think there are also a couple more just under the surface, but I'm hoping she can get a break before she has to suffer through those right away. I've never seen her so upset with the pain! She actually hits her mouth and cheek area and just SCREAMS! Poor girl.

HOT MOM SONG

Found this song 'Beautify Now' by Alex Woodard on one of my favorite "mom" websites. (I've posted the link for Hot Mom's Club -- check it out!) What a great song!

Hannah is 14 months!

Hannah is growing so fast! She's begun using a fork and spoon for most meals and although some meals can be PAINFULLY slow and messy, she's really enjoying this new challenge. I'm wondering if she eats more just for the practice. She can eat as much as I do. Hannah is also learning some new signs, she's learned 'happy' and 'sooo sad'. Her vocabulary continues to grow and we are really having to watch what we say around her as she's really turned into a copycat.

She's VERY silly and starting to develop those quirky little "kid needs" -- especially at bed time. She won't be happy in her crib until she has both her teddy bears, her baby doll, her stuffed Elmo AND "Staas", her turtle nightlight with star constellation in his shell. All these items MUST be within arms reach.

What's on the horizon...

I can't believe it's 2007 already. Ryan and I will be celebrating 7 years this April! We are planning an Easter weekend in Spokane with his family and then staying at the famous Davenport Hotel for our anniversary. We are currently planning a couple family getaways in lieu of a vacation...Seaside, OR and possibly a 1- or 2-night cruise out of Seattle this fall. We also have plans for a weekend in Westport this summer and a hotel overlooking the Torchlight Parade.

Hannah is about ready for a new session of swim lessons and we're excited to take her to the zoo for the first time. Hannah loves monkies and we can't wait to see her react to real ones!

A new outfit from afar

Hannah received a great outfit from her cousin Jill when Jill was in Asia. (Before Hannah was born...) Hannah got to wear it recently. Here are the pics of our little Orient-one!

Valentine's Day 2007

Today is Valentine's Day...Hannah helped me make a cake for Ryan, you can tell she was having a great time "sampling" the goods. Ryan cooked up a great dinner for Hannah and I and surprised me with one of my favorite boutique jewelery designer's necklace. (Check out my fave links.)

He also picked up some bracelets for Hannah -- which she LOVES! Ryan got a comedy CD of Jim Gaffigan -- one of our favorite live comedians. (Check out his "Hot Pockets" routine for an instant pick-me-up, it's HILARIOUS!)