Where is there time to sleep?

I have been non stop trying to balance work, 2 kids, and a husband all while being sick! Due to our lovely changing weather in VA, where is nice one day and freezing cold the next, I caught a horrific cold! Im feeling a lot better now, but it sure was not a fun week for me! Luckily I got sick right after Austin's birthday party, which btw was a hit!the kids all enjoyed bowling, although a little hectic sometimes, but that is bound to happen when you have a bunch of 5-6 year olds trying to bowl at the same time.

Im now feeling better and since today was a holiday I was able to stay at home and get stuff done around the house and also aqueeze in some Me time!

here are some pictures of Austin's birthday party!







Austin was so tired after his party, he didnt make it to his bed!




and of course some random shots of baby Kayla!

oh sophie!

dont really know what the big deal is about you, but I do know that you have become a big hit in the Fick household!
To be honest, when we got this at christmas I thougt it just looked like a dog toy to me; but to Kayla is probably one of her favorites! She seriosuly gags herself trying to shove this giraffe in her mouth. This is probably the only teether that's soft enough for her. It's not only a teether but also a fun distraction. Those precious moments that Sophie buys me when I can steal away and get some stuff done around the house are so worth buying!






This is my baby girl when I tried taking the toy away

Red apple cheeks!

It is so cold where we live and lately that has been making my poor baby get really dry red cheeks:( I have to keep putting lotion on her cute little cheeks otherwise it will get really bad, she has such sensitive skin.

here she is normal


and now look at her chapped red cheeks they are so cute though :)


she is still such a happy baby!