Annie is finally feeling better but all of the little ones are still a bit under the weather making our house a less than fun place to hang out! We are just thrilled that the kids are starting to feel like themselves - Annie had us very worried - it was, by far, the sickest we have ever seen our little girl and it broke our hearts!

We celebrated Abby's birthday today - yes, my beautiful, smart, sweet goddaughter is about to be 5 - how did that happen? I am going to forward all of the pictures to Karla and once she has them I will post some to recognize this special day. On all of the kids birthdays I always tell them that I am happy that they were born - and it is the absolute truth - today I was hugging Abby and she said - "Okay, Auntie Kasey, tell me about 5 years ago when I was born and then say "I am so happy that you were born." And she turned her head to the side and squeaked out the words in imitation of me - Am I really that predictable?

I can admit that when the kids are sick I have trouble not being the be all and end all - of course, Bob is always who they want - he is always calm and loving and PATIENT - a trait their mother does not always possess.

A few nights ago Annie had finally fallen asleep and Bob and I were relieved just to not hear her wailing for us to do something about her sore throat!

My Pear Blossom tree is blooming so spring is finally on its way. The kids were waiting for the bus outside and I was just blown away by how old they look. We are almost done with another school year - I don't know if its because we are always having babies or what but they seem to fly by and I am so proud of how well the kids are doing in school. I can only brag so much but they are really bright kids who love to learn! I am enjoying SO much watching the learning process as they go through it!

I am her mother so I, obviously, think she is gorgeous but this was one of those days when there was something about her that made want to keep taking pictures. She still has a tiny bit of baby in her face but the rest of her is growing up really quickly!

And then there is Peter - what a sweet and unassuming look - how often do we see that from him?

Annie was sick enough that she got free reign and ANYTHING that she wanted!

And she was just cracking up over it! We later found Lizzie trying to eat Cheez-Its left in the exersaucer from Annie!

Auntie Meg took this one of her goddaughter trying to escaoe from the bouncy seat!

Annie's needy look!

A photo shoot with Lizzie. She was the only one cooperating!

She takes my breath away - look at those big blue eyes!

Our happy girl!

I love how she crosses her legs!

Look how big she is getting!

Trying to eat the blanket!

"I've fallen and I can't get up!"

I'm in love with those piggy toes!

Tried a few in black and white - what a beauty!

And then we started with peek-a-boo!

Even after the 10th time she was still surprised that I was there every time! How cute is this look?

I'm so embarrassed by the dirty windows in the back but how can I resist taking pictures of Uncle B and his goddaughter.

Lizzie literally lays in uncle B's arms and just stares up at him lovingly!

Lizzie and her godfather!

Many more pictures to come!

GNM - ILY!