Elodie's new room

Todd and I finally painted Elodie's room so that it is bright, sunny, and actually looks like a little girl's room!  What a difference a little paint makes...

 Elodie and I made a trip to MN to visit the Reger's, meet baby Liam, and see Gramma Mamma and Grampa Phil.  Elodie was in heaven hanging out with her cousins, helping with the baby, and hugging on Grampa and Gramma!  I just loved being there, sledding, skating, vacuuming, etc...
 The weather was at its most typical best (for a MN winter and we made the best of it: Owen, Elodie and I went for a walk in the rain one evening! Another day, Rachel and I took the kids sledding in 0 degree weather down icy snow... sleds were not needed, as our snowpant-covered butts slid just as well! :)

 Yes... they all still fit on a quad together... not for long, bucko, though!

 We all have our favorite uncle, don't we?

 Rach- You are in trouble with this little girl... (the blonde one, that is...)

These girls seem to be getting closer-finally! (Here our little posers are with the new baby Liam.)

Who is having a more difficult time saying goodbye?
Dad- you are a very special Grampa... and Daddy!