So this is what 30 looks like? It looks fabulous from where I am!

Last Friday, I hit the big 3-0. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be and I didn't cry (well, not too much!). We had 3 days out of school last week, so it was a light work week for me (plus 3 days so far this week), so it wasn't too bad. Bradley took me out to eat, Mexican of course, while Joe and Anne watched Ava and Harrison. It was nice to be able to enjoy my meal, without distractions, and have some adult conversation. Of course Ava was so excited about the cake so when we got back to Joe and Anne's we had cake. Thanks to all for the gifts and cards. I appreciate all of them and thank you guys for making my birthday special!

I bet you guys didn't know I was so into barns and farm life. lol. This is the cake Bradley picked out for me this year.

Just so you know...

when we say "Drama Queen," we mean it!

A few weeks ago when Ava had practice for Homecoming, she choose that day to throw 3 huge fits. The first one was when I dropped her off at Nana's and she wanted to come to school, the second was when Bradley was trying to get her to leave the school, and the third one was about who knows what now. During the third one we were at home and I sent her to time out. She was mad and crying hysterically for about 3 minutes until all was quiet. So here she was, passed out in her chair, wearing her tiara. So when we say "Drama Queen," we totally mean it!

Harrison at 2 months

Here is Harrison at 2 months-

• He usually sleeps from 9:30 or 10:00 at night until 4:30 in the morning.



• His hair is starting to grow back and is so sweet and fuzzy.



• He is wearing size 2 diapers.



• Some of his (well most of his) 3/6 months clothes are too snug so we are moving up into 6-9 months.



• He is drooling like crazy and loves gnawing on his hands.



• He loves being carried around the house so he can see everything.



• He loves trying to stand up when you are holding him.



• He is trying so hard to produce a good laugh.



• He makes little growls that remind me of a pirate saying "Argh."



• He follows people and things with his eyes.



• If you smile at him, he will smile back at you.



• He loves to hear the sound of his name.



• He is actually a very content and happy baby for the most part.
  

Playing in the Snow

We ended up getting between 5-8 inches of snow. It was so beautiful, and we have been out of school for 4 days. But it is finally melting off and we are back to school tomorrow. Ava has loved looking at the snow everyday, but today she made the comment that she was glad it was leaving. I am to, because I am so ready for spring!

Saturday was the day that the most snow was on the ground and Ava was so excited about building a snowman. Bradley wasn't very optimistic because the snow was very dry and powdery. They went outside to play and I bundled Harrison up so he could go outside for his first "big" snow. Unfortunately, it was way too bright for him and he was unimpressed. Ava on the other hand loved the snow and was so disappointed when it was time to come in. She had been anticipating making snow angels, but scrapped that idea when she realized just how cold it was.

It was beautiful while it lasted and I am so glad that Ava got a chance to enjoy the snow.

Ava enjoying hot chocolate after coming in.

It's Obvious...

Harrison-





In this picture, a few things about you are obvious:

• You are enamored with your mobile and are usually quite content to watch it.
• Your Momma squeezed you into this 3 month outfit, but by the end of the day she couldn't bear to snap you into it.
• You are in need of a diaper chance since that looks puffy.
• You love to have your hands up by your mouth and you are determined to suck on them.
• You have the sweetest expression of contentment on your face that it's hard to believe that 2 seconds after this picture you started crying.
• You are growing so fast and time just won't stand still.

How to Make Cupcakes a Photo Tutorial - "Rogers Style"

Step 1 - Send your husband to the store because all you have in your house is Halloween cupcake mix and frosting. (Must find a use for that soon, because I bet it expires soon!)

Step 2 - Line your pans with your cupcake wrappers while your Daddy tries to make it a carnival game and fling the wrappers in the pan while calling which hole it will land in. He didn't emerge very victorious. (Note that before this process started Ava selected a nice headband so her hair wouldn't get in the cupcakes.)

Step 3 - Make lots of silly faces and mug for the camera while Mommy insists you hurry up while Harrison is content and not crying. Continue with shenanigans and disregard Mommy.

Step 4 - Mix it all together (with Mommy forgetting to add the water) and then pour into your cups.

Step 5 - Fight off Ava while trying to pour batter into cups while she is trying to eat said batter. Put in the oven and bake.

Step 6 - Abandon baby to his napper to go to the kitchen to help Daddy, who can't wait to frost, but claims he doesn't know how because he has never done it.

Step 7 - Add sprinkles. For Ava this means putting the sprinkle shaker directly into the frosting, not realizing that all you are accomplishing is messing up the sprinkle shaker.

Step 8 - Listen to Daddy (who is sprinkling) complain about all the sprinkles and that they are nasty.

Step 9 - Eat your treat while listening to Daddy moan about his tummy ache that he got from 1 super rich cupcake. In your head you know he is a wuss who just can't handle his chocolate and consume 2 (at least).

Step 10 - Run around looking like a horrible dirty kid until someone takes pity on you and gives you a spit bath.

And that is how you make cupcakes, Rogers' style!