Winter Wonderland of Fun

I'm a little late posting these pictures from Molly's actual first birthday last Monday. We celebrated with a play date with Ethan and Adam, a cupcake, and some grouchy pants (which thankfully got put back in the closet after her morning nap).
I think Molly's not so sure about this whole "one year" thing...


but if it involves cupcakes, she's game to try it.

This past week also brought a lot of snow, playtime with Grammy so that I could actually Christmas shop, Molly's one year trip to the pediatrician (she remains tall at 31 inches but, despite her pot belly, is leveling off with her weight at almost 22 lbs), some additional hair on top of her head, Christmas parties, new animal sounds (duck and snake have been added the repertoire. I think John taught her the sound for snake because of the snake that Harry caught and deposited in our dining room. Guess where I was after I found the snake? That's right, on top of a chair) and lots more walking. Today, she made it all the way across the kitchen and out into the living room while only stopping for a knee once.

Navigating some difficult terrain in the kitchen -- sippy cups and maracas offer unprecedented dangers.


Watching the snow start on Friday... and it hasn't stopped yet. We are lucky, however, because we were one of the few areas not to experience any power outages from last week's ice storm. I think our friends the Shippees hold the record at 10 days without power... Good thing they are hearty New Hampshire-ites.


Still snowing at bedtime...



Despite some chilly temps, we got outside to play in the snow for awhile yesterday.