We are growing! Emily has retired to 3-6 month clothing now. I am guessing she is right around 12lbs. She doesn't miss a meal that is for sure. She has had a couple of really sleepy days so I am assuming she is getting ready to do some more growing. She is smiling and has even let out a few giggles.

We have spent the entire month on a spending freeze. We are doing really good. I am blogging about it over at my other blog. We have only spent about $23 on groceries for the month. I feel very thankful that we have enough food to eat solely out of our freezer and pantry. I'm grateful we butchered our own chickens this past summer. Thankful my shelves are filled with healthy home canned fruits and vegetables. Thankful the chicken are still giving us 5-7 eggs a day. I like being as self sufficient as possible.

I am starting to feel a little cooped up. Happens this time of year. The weather hasn't been near as bad as last winter. Not as much snow at least so I shouldn't complain. I am looking forward to spring and gardening. I can't wait to spend time outside and not worry about boots, snowpants and mittens. Right now I basically stay inside while everyone else goes out since the baby obviously can't go out. Just a few more months and the grass should be getting greener...

This is how you see me most days. Things have been a little hectic around here lately. I constantly feel like I have things to get done. I am however trying to slow down a bit and just enjoy life in general. The older boys birthdays are coming up. Tony will become the second teenager in the house. The little boys are looking forward to warmer weather. Quoted from Brodie the other day "I like grass better than snow." I agree with him.

Little Emily will be 3 months old in a couple days. Time is going fast. I am trying to soak up every moment with her being a baby and loving to be snuggled.

Monster Puppets

These cool puppets came from Aunt Jenny for Christmas. You can make your own. It comes with blank mittens and about 50 different attachments. They are so fun. The kids love them and have put on a few puppet shows for me. I must admit I have a good time with them too!

Homemade Donuts

I love Casey's cake donuts. For Christmas Will got me a Wilton cake donut pan. Who would have known they made such a thing? I love it. Actually I think Jake loves it more than me maybe. We have been making donuts for breakfast and they are awesome. The recipe came on the package. Super easy to make. So far we have only used powdered sugar for the toppings. I think we may try and experiment with cinnamon and sugar next.

I love snuggling my baby girl! Tonight she is keeping me nice and warm as the snow falls heavily outside. I am thinking the boys might have their first snow day tomorrow. We'll see.

The younger 3 boys are asleep and the baby is asleep on my chest. Will and Jake are playing a video game. All seems right with the world.

Playing with army guys is one of Brodies favorite things to do. You will often find him setting up his guys on all the furniture and have battles.