Passing the Time

The kids continue to grow like weeds, and they are anxiously awaiting fairer weather so they can get a hefty dose of vitamin D.  In the meantime, one of the kids' favorite indoor activities  is to play dress up.  Below is an outfit that Annabel concocted one recent morning.  When asked where she was going, Annabel informed us that she was going to work for her Daddy at his business (Heirloom Construction).  When asked if she really wanted to work with her Dad, her reply was an enthusiastic "Yes, Mommy, I want to work at Heirloom Destruction."  Don't worry sweetheart, you already do.  And guess what?  You've been nominated for Employee of the Month!

 

We did enjoy a brief respite from the frigid weather late last week, and Annabel spent part of her time outside playing with Angus, who seemed equally as happy to be in the warm sunshine for a change.

Thane, especially, takes advantage of any opportunity to be in the fresh air (cold or warm), usually because that's where we most often find Jordan.  From working with tools to feeding animals, from cleaning up messes to smoking a pipe - if Daddy is doing it, Thane wants in!

As with most toddlers, Thane also has an intense desire to help out whenever he can.  "Helpo?" is a word that we hear a lot when Thane is around.  Here is a picture of him rolling out pasta dough for the homemade ravioli we made with Jordan's mom last week:  

 For once, Thane was actually a big help!