Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since I've written anything. I have been meaning to get to that, but never did. Anyway, things have been busy, but going pretty well. We had one not so good week with another ear infection, but thankfully after a few days of antibiotics Katie was feeling better again! We see ortho again on April 25th, and we hope Katie will be able to get out of the brace. She is allowed to crawl, scoot, and even stand up in her crib. The only thing he said not to do was let her stand and walk out of the crib, which she figured out how to do two weeks ago. We do stop her, but it's also quite comical! I was worried she may have some difficulty walking after the brace came off, but I guess since she can walk with it on, I shouldn't be too worried. Also, she calls her brace "her huggie". It's pretty cute to hear her say, "huggie on" or "off" depending on her mood! Her sleep pattern is still a bit off, but thankfully during the day she has been very pleasant, and has a good appetite. Honestly, it hasn't been as hard as I imagined, but we are still anxiously awaiting the brace coming off!! My cousin gave her a ton of Little People toys, and she has really been entertained by those. She still loves reading, coloring, and we even have thrown in some flashcards! Oh, yes, we have become flashcard parents:) She really has been quite a trooper, isn't it amazing how children can handle so much more than adults!?!?
As for the house it's coming along. JJ has been working really hard getting things together. Most of the painting is done, and Katie's bathroom is also close to being done. So we hope to get some unpacking accomplished this weekend. Maybe moving in by the end of the month. My mom has been so helpful, and hasn't kicked us out yet:) even though her peaceful sunroom is now a playroom!! We were also very lucky to have JJ's mom and her friend come from Cleveland to help us pick colors, carpets, etc.. for the house. Last time we painted our house pink, not this time!!! We're excited to have everyone visit once we have our act together.
We really are looking forward to Spring and Summer, getting geared up for playgrounds, and swimming!! Also JJ's youngest sister is getting married over Memorial Day, and Katie is the flower girl, fun!
Well, I guess that's most of it.
Tea Party 
Reading with Grandma
Concentrating on Coloring 
You Caught Me!
Loves to Smell the Flowers
Happy Face! 