We hate colds

Everyone in the family has been fighting the cold and colds, but this weekend's return to the 20s has been lovely.  Nina and dada went out to see the winter carnival and the parade.  Nina talked about the parade for a few days and was so excited, but after seeing the ponies, snoopy, the crashed ice course, and the ice sculptures, she fell asleep and missed the whole parade.  Luckily, they handed out two of her favorite things: necklaces and chap-stick, so she was pumped despite missing the show.

Ponies & skating      --------         Carving the sculptures

Ice Age!!!            ---------           Crashed Ice replica

Calvin and Hobbes          --------            Spiderman

Saint Thomas       ----        Enjoying the parade

The girls just keep getting bigger.  Nina is starting to use the potty (4 times and has gotten some treats) and Vivian has started some baby food, although she still would prefer whatever we are eating.  Vivian also got her first hair trim and has taken a real interest in music.  She plays the piano every day and has strummed the guitar a bit as well.  The girls had a fun play-date with the Howards and hope to play with them again soon.