Zoe, 3 months

We lost a very important woman in our lives last week. My Grandma Lillian, whom Zoe Lillian is named after, passed away after 91 wonderful, love filled years on this earth. We are going to miss her more than words can express, but we know she is in a much warmer and happier place with Grandpa.

Thankfully because of FaceTime Zoe had met her a couple of times before her and I made the trip back to MN to say goodbye. 

I can only hope that our little Zoe Lillian will have as much independence and spunk as her namesake.

These are the days

The card shark, War and Go Fish are her specialty, watch out. 

Heels, flannel and driving his truck around. We think he's going to be pretty well-rounded.

Sleepy times

Lately big brother has been wanting to "Hold! Zoe! Couch!" which translates to holding Zoe on the couch.

The imagination girls

They were spies and setting up traps.

Practicing her balancing skills!

More sleepy times.

And this silly boy....every day something else!

Growing up fast!

Girl Scouts father/daughter dance! They had lots of fun dancing, crafting and having treats!

Zoe, 2 months

Time. I say it almost every day. It just flies. Already its been 2 months since she's been with us, feels like longer and shorter at the same time. She is a smiley one and is definitely more awake these days. Sleeping pretty good at night and still getting lots of love from the siblings, her newness definitely hasn't worn off! She is mellow as can be and goes with the flow. We can't wait to see what she grows into, but couldn't she just stay little for a little longer?!

New Year

Its a new year and we've been spending time at the new park we found!

Being cheesy

Loves being a big sister!

Smiling away

Part of Gretta's Christmas present was to go on a date with mommy to find new boots. 

And Maggie wanted some Mommy time too, so we went out for lunch!

Sisters love helping feed Zoe

Lined up for double diaper change

Fancy girls

Can't believe February is coming up fast and someone turns 2 months in a couple days!! WHAT?!

The last of December!

Cousins and ice cream, doesn't get much better!

The best we could get, Torsten was not feeling the group picture love.

I didn't take too many of the opening present ceremonies this year...tried to just sit back and enjoy a little more!

Yay for Zoe's First Christmas!

And this is SOOO not the Christmas scene we're used to, the BEACH!

It was definitely just as much fun as snow....:)

First trip to the Oakland Zoo for Zoe

And Petra!

The 5 cousins!

In the midst of all the visitors and Christmas activity this little one turned 1 month old!!

It was a great time with family! The older "kids" got to go bowling while Grandma and Grandpa watched the little ones. We also got out to many of the parks with the kids and just spent some time hanging out at home with eachother! 

New Year's Eve was spent fireside with popcorn and a movie with these precious ones and was just the right way to ring in 2015! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and Happy New Year!