Gates

As of yesterday, it is official. Jocelyn started to crawl around the living room. She especially likes all of the adult things in the room...like the remote control, the telephone, and the television and all of the cords and things that go along with it. She has not figured out that she can crawl after me yet. When I walk away, she still cries as if I will be gone a long time. It is time to break out more gates and continue to baby proof the house.

A couple of days ago, Jocelyn did something very cute. I have been playing the game where you touch your nose, and then stick out your tongue. I touched Jocelyn's nose multiple times the other day, and every time, she stuck out her tongue. It was so funny!

Natalie continues to get Jocelyn to giggle. The two of them have so much fun together.

Made-up Super Hero Day

Nate came up with a great made-up super hero for Natalie today. She went to school dressed as Super Sister with a "nuklace" around her neck, a receiving blanket as a cape, a diaper tucked into her belt, and I'm a Big Sister t-shirt. Her job is to keep her sister safe, happy and giggling, and to teach her about Jesus. I've got such creative people in my home! One of the kindergarten teachers said she loved Natalie's costume.

Great Grandpa and Basketball

Today, we had the opportunity to visit with Great Grandpa. We haven't been able to do this recently with all of the illness that has gone around our home for the last few months. Natalie made him a cute Valentine's. Great Grandpa got to see Jocelyn for the first time, and seemed to really enjoy seeing both girls.

We also watched a lot of basketball this weekend. Nate's cousins were playing in 2 different tournaments. Hannah's team took 3rd place today, and Nick's team lost a close one tonight so he'll be playing for 3rd place tomorrow. At both tournaments, Natalie took part in the "Half-Court" shots during halftime. This was the first year that Nate did not put her on his shoulders to make the shot. In past years, it was very cute. Natalie won a number of neat prizes this way. We decided that this was her year to try it on her own. She did a great job, but still needs a little more practice and a little more muscle to get the ball in the hoop.

Jocelyn enjoyed seeing and petting Auntie Pam and Uncle Kirk's dog. She thought it was pretty funny when Connie was giving her some puppy love. We'll have to see how she enjoys Chloe and Jazz next time we see them.

Haircut and Gymnastics written by Natalie

Yesterday, I went to get 2 1/2 inches cut off my hair. I really like it a lot. It is easier to brush now.

Today, I went to gymnastics. I went on the high balance beam. At first, it was a little scary. But after I got use to it, I liked it. After I walked across it, I got to jump into a big, cushy mat. That was fun!