The weather has been so nice lately so we've been able to spend some time outside in the driveway and on the back deck where the snow isn't quite so deep. We've also been able to go walking which has been great! Unfortunately, there is about 4 feet of snow at the park, so we can't get there to play. We're hoping for spring thaw soon.

Patrick loves to help shovel the driveway with me, and Kathryn just loves being able to toddle around in her boots!! I recently got out Patrick's old size 5 boots for her to try and although they are a bit big, she loves the freedom of trudging around by herself. Before this, she wore fur-lined slippers which weren't suitable for walking around outside in - they were just to keep her feet warm. Now that she's mobile, she insists on being able to walk from the house to the garage even just to go in the van. She does fall a lot, but it doesn't phase her at all and she refuses to let me help by holding her hand. Such an independent girl.

A couple pictures of them playing outside on Thursday. The sun was so warm it melted our drive down to the black-top!