::grandpa::

On Sunday, we lost Matt's Grandpa Halling.

I didn't have the privilege of knowing him as long or as well as most of the rest of the family, but I loved him as if her were my grandpa. He lived a long life, and, while we're sad he's gone and we'll miss him terribly, we're happy to know that he is again with his sweet wife, his son, parents, and siblings.

I feel lucky to have known him, and so lucky to be a part of this family. Upon hearing the news that he might not survive the weekend, all of his grandchildren, and all but a handful of his great grandchildren came to see him.

Sunday night, after he was taken away to the funeral home, we went to Matt's mom and dad's house. Soon Brandon's family and Jared & Sarah come up. Everyone hugged, and ended up in the living room reminiscing and telling stories about Grandpa. Nobody ever said "lets talk about grandpa," or "lets all go sit together in the living room." Everyone just did it. It was so precious to witness and to listen to. I can't think of a better way to cope with losing such a treasured family member.

His viewing will be tonight and the funeral tomorrow.

Click here for Grandpa's obituary.

::it's out::

Yes, the tooth is out...

telling Grandma Kitty

Papa sees the empty spot

...and we're SO excited for the tooth fairy!

::my pretty babies::

Just a few pictures we think are pretty cute :)

from the big snow storm


sweet little face


smiley


the three littles


a little nuzzle


another sweet little face


deep concentration


a chat with grandma

::3 months old::

Our little Coopie is 3 months old!

He likes to...

::goo-goo::

::grab his toys::
::smile (a lot)::

::play with his voice::

::spit up::

::burp::

::kick::
::sleep::

::cuddle::


He also had his first taste of rice cereal yesterday! He seemed to kinda like it :)

Sorry (again) for the picture quality!! I hope it's the camera, and not the operator!!

::love day::

We hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day!! Here's what we did...

Chloe had a party at school on Friday-she got lots of candy and valentines from her friends, wore red and lots of hearts, sang valentines songs, and watched a valentines movie :)

On Saturday everybody came out to see their little valentines...

(sorry for the picture quality-I borrowed a camera, and I don't think I know how to use it)

From Matt, aren't they pretty??

...and then my parents took the kids to Discovery Gateway (kind of like The Science Place in TX) while Matt and I ate at Cheesecake Factory (yuuuuum!!).

Then we went to a movie that night. We don't go out alone together too often, so this was really fun, even if it was "dinner and a movie." :)

A big thanks to those who babysat-the kids had lots of fun, and so did the adults :)

::"loof toof"::

Chloe has her first loose tooth! It's been loose for a little over a week, and we can see the new one coming in behind it.

Matt's tried to pull it twice (first time it wasn't loose enough, and the second, Chloe was too scared so he stopped).

We think it's ready, and we're excited about the tooth fairy, but we can't get the tooth out!

Any tips??

Porter thinks he has a "loof toof" too- hehe

::this is me...::

...thanks to Porter.

Somebody tell me it's not just me!

{He doesn't listen}

{He tears everything up}

{constantly teases his sister}

Buuuut.....

I still love him :)

::sleep::

Look who's finally sleeping through the night...

...and it's SO nice ;)

::holy SHEETrock::

This is what Matt and his dad are doing today...

We're getting closer and closer to being done (I know, we've still got a ways to go), and we're SO excited! We really need more space!!

::this is what happens...::

....when I don't do laundry for 3 days.