Major Catch-Up! Feb. 6 - Feb. 22

We LOVE Meijer...I don't shop there often (it's a little further to drive then other comparable stores), but when I feel the need for some Dutch love, I head to Meijer. 

Who need a visit to Shedd Aquarium...

Desperate times call for desperate measures...

This little buckaroo LOVES "Sandy" and has ridden several times 

(for free, by the way!)

This guy, however, usually refuses and sits in the cart..."no Noley ride"...okay, buddy. :)

Until a few days later (we had to go back to return something)...

he was ready for his FIRST ride! And LOVED IT!!! 

Hannah Rose has been growing her hair out for quite some time, but one day she came to me and said the words I was waiting to hear, "I want it cut!" Her hair was beautiful long, but with her blessed THICK hair, it was getting difficult to manage. I told her about several organizations that accepted hair donations to make wigs for those with hair loss. She was totally on board and after researching, we decided on Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program. 

The big day arrived and although she admitted to being a little nervous, she was thrilled with the result!

Usually it's the 3 boys home for lunch each day during the week, but on this day, Sam was at a friends' house for lunch and a play date. So, Nolan and Nathan had the ENTIRE counter space to themselves and I just couldn't help but find it interesting how they chose to sit...super close. Love it! ;)

After 2 of the 5 battled a stomach bug for a few days, we got out to enjoy the SUN and Snow!! 

(mainly the sun:)

These two handsome guys are just growing up so fast! We just had them in for their 2 1/2 year check-up. They look great and Nolan has maintained is 5lb advantage over Nathan. But, don't you worry, what Nathan may lack in girth, he makes up for with his ferociously sharp finger nails! Watch out!

Oh, and they're good at breaking things...ugh.

Boys' best friend

I needed to wash the twins' winter coats one afternoon, but they really wanted to go outside to play with their older siblings...so, out came the WAY too short snow suit! Poor Nolan!! He had no clue how silly this looked! Or, maybe he did...

 Nathan's alternative wasn't as bad...

 Weight Lifting at the Giere house...

And, finally the entire crew having a blast in the snow! Don't get me wrong, they love to play in the snow, but a few of them have mentioned time and time again how much they CANNOT wait for summer and I couldn't agree more! Bring on the heat!!!