Closing out January with cakes, acrobatics and grandparents

I'm not going to lie. I am glad to say goodbye to January. It was cold, nasty and downright rude. But, before January ended, we had a great weekend celebrating Jason's birthday. We had cake, presents, and a visit from Jason's parents.

I love the pictures of Emerson helping with the cake. He's at an age, if you're doing something, if you're doing anything, he wants, and MUST help. He loves to help with laundry, unloading baskets, switching from washer to dryer, and pushing the button. He loves to set the table, and distributes the extra napkins to he who needs it most...himself. He loves to vacuum, to the point where we have to allow him to first vacuum, then we go over it later. I'm sure this helping stage will wear off, and he'll be too busy with other things, but I love his sweet little efforts.

Getting lots of help icing the cake.

I think some ended up on the cake.

Gotta get it just right.

And sprinkles!

Emerson has moved on from the somersault to the running dive onto the ottoman, which results in a full body flip with him landing on his head. Followed by roaring laughter!

Having a ball with Dzia Dzia.

Hide-and-go-Emerson!

With the recent ice storm, Jason and I had an unplanned day at home with Emerson. In our eyes, this is awesome. With both of us working outside the home, we love a nice long day at home with nothing to do! Although I worked from home most of the day, it was so much fun to be able to take a break and go play with Jason and Emerson in the other room!

Snow day meals are creative...and happy!

FOUND YOU! We play family hide-and-go-seek. Emerson is the worst hider ever. As soon as you come into the room, he tells you exactly where he is. It's really funny!

Can you see Emerson?

The tiniest of scrapes on his arm required an ice pack. Drama.

Or wait...was it on this arm???

Wink! Wink!

A few months ago, without much thought, I winked at Emerson from across the room. And Emerson, ever so nonchalantly, without skipping a beat, winked back. I didn't think much about it at the time, but then came to realize that most kids may not be able to wink at age 2. I know some adults that can't wink! It's an adorably cute face he makes, and I finally captured it on film. He even winked at a little girl at the other end of the table at the japanese steakhouse last weekend. Dear Lord, we're in trouble.