The skinny on the Hockers

Should I post again in February? I suppose so. Blogging seems to come in whims for me, doesn't it?

February found us very busy. Both kids have their birthday, among other things. To break it down for you, I'll go person by person.

Dave, my hubby and the most awesome guy I know: He's had his hands full. Recently, he went back to school working to get his Master's. It's a pretty cool program and the classes are set up in a manageable way. I think the sweetest party of the deal is that this educational technology program (what he'll get his Master's in) is through...Michigan State! Now not only can he be a huge fan of the university, but also say he's an alumnus. Isn't that sweet? I'm sure proud of him. He's continuing to work at GAMS, and loves being around the middle schoolers. Probably his favorite part of the job is being the yearbook and student council advisor, which give him time to interact with the kids outside of class.

James, my first born and the most smartest little boy I know: He's three now! How did that happen? He's officially crossed the threshold and can no longer be referred to as my baby boy (though I still will) but is my bonafide big boy. Even when singing "Sweet Baby James" to him at bedtime requires us to switch the words to "rock-a-bye sweet Big Boy James." Now instead of just loving trains, he also loves pirates. In fact, that's what he wants to be when he grows up, he says. (More on that later). He's turned into quite the artist, becoming an expert at drawing trains, people, houses, and his name. He's the most sweet-hearted boy I know, and always makes sure I get my favorite train when we are playing trains and knows how to cheer me up when I am down.

Clara, my little baby doll and the cutest little girl I know: Having a girl is so much fun! From the get go, there was no denying that she was a girl. As early as she could, she was putting bracelets and necklaces on, and using whatever she could to be her "purse" and carry it around the house (which normally ended up being James old Easter basket that was a basket ball). For her little first birthday she got lots of pretty girl things: necklaces, bracelets, earring, tutus, even a boa. At let me tell you, that girl knows how to work it! She is now facing forward in the car seat and loves seeing the world from this perspective. She's just my little darling and I don't think I can say enough how sweet she is and how I love having my little girl. She sports six teeth now, too (Finally)!

Me: Um, just doing my thang, I guess? Let's go get coffee if ya wanna talk about me.

So that's it. We've been one busy Hocker family, and as soon as I get my cord back so I can upload pictures from my camera to my phone, I'll update ya'll on their birthdays, my son's mohawk, and the way my husband was a hero on a snowy day.

Oh, and I'll have more recipes and book reviews for you too. Right now I am just trying to finish Wuthering Heights so I can move on. Can someone tell me what the deal is with this book? Why do people like it?