February News...

February was a busy month for us....Taylor seemed to have an ear infection for most of the month. Because of this we were referred to a PED ENT Dr for getting tubes put in. As most have told me, this will be better for her and everyone in the end - she may be a different baby, BUT it is still scary knowing what is going to happen.

Besides that, Taylor turned 7 months and has become her own little person. She is busy talking and screaming back at us. Still trying to accomplish rolling all the way over, seems to get her butt in the air but her arms are stuck - she gets very frustrated very quick. Taylor is also eating baby food 3 meals per day, not a fan of any finger food yet!! She likes to try to pick it up but doesn't put it in her mouth. When we try to get it in her mouth her lips are locked. Soon she'll realize the fun and mess she is missing out on with finger foods! She really enjoys bathtime now that she sits up in it! Laying down to play isn't much of an option anymore either.

Besides Taylor's news...Eric surprised me with a night out for my birthday. He tried to keep it a surprise until the weekend but I managed to find out by Wednesday what was going on. I need to know everything!! He got us tickets to see Lisa Lampenelli at the state theatre in Mpls. She is a very popular comedian who travels all over. She has some great material, most of it being a little crude! We stayed at a hotel on E-block that night so both of us could enjoy a handful of cocktails. Before our show, we went to the Shout House (dueling piano bar) had dinner and a great time for a few hours then headed over to the theatre. The weekend turned out to be great, he did and awesome job of planning everything. While we were out and about, Taylor was at grandma and grandpa's in Melrose entertaining them. I think everyone had the best time ever. Although it was great to see her again on Sunday when they brought her back home....we were like little kids waiting for grandma and grandpa to show!!

On another note...there will be a new additon to the family - extended family that is. Rick and Brooke are expecting their second child at the end of September..maybe a girl cousin, maybe a boy cousin??

A few things we celebrated in February...Grandma's 61st Birthday - Rick and Brooke's 4th Anniversary - Jana's 28th Birthday

This weekend is the start of the wedding season for us. We are celebrating a Mankato's friend's wedding so the reunion should be interesting. A good mix of old friends and college friends.

Taylor will be spending the night at cousin Drew's house....hope all goes well!! Drew and Taylor had a blast together...looks like Brooke and Rick may have had their hands full!!