8 months old!

 ...a day late.  But what a cutie!

 So loved by her big sisters.

 All ready for JK!

Poor Louie

Awww...poor guy got neutered this week.

 He was a little down for a day...

 ...but rallied with some extra love from the girls.

 "Mommy, I'm waiting for you!"

"Much better."

Winter trek

Daddy volunteered at school for Stephie's winter trek.  He led a group out into the woods to search for signs of animals.

Speaking of animals, Stephie's class grew tadpoles.  The tadpole unfortunately came home today to complete its metamorphosis.  In Chicago.  In the winter.  In our house.

 The whole gang.

 They were particularly excited about finding "scat."  AKA poop.

 Nooooo...

 Treats for a job well done.

Bedtime

Ah yes. Who doesn't enjoy a calm time for reading?

Crowned

 Apparently Haley is learning about John Phillips Souza in school.

Not Hitler, like Mommy guessed.

 Hey lady, that's not for you!

 Bath time x 3.

Lunch bunch

 Yum.

 Violet got a new toy...

 ...and a new helper.

 Bobo has been with us 6 years today!  Wow!

Frozen on Ice

While poor baby V was at home working on cutting a tooth...

...the girls enjoyed Frozen on Ice with Daddy!