New things

I havent written in a while... we were in Wisconsin this past weekend and I dont know what is going on, but I havent had a lot of time to blog even when I am home. Lets be honest, in my spare moments to myself I just want to curl up on the couch and watch Project Runway or any of my other mindlessly entertaining shows that I have taped.
We had a great time in WI, I wish I had pics to prove it, but I didnt even break out the camera I so dutifully made sure that I packed. Al LOVED playing in the snow and begged to go outside most of the day. Poor kid, I think he wants to be an eskimo... we need to get him a backyard! Hope is doing well. Not sleeping through the night yet, but really such a good baby. She smiled for the first time today and it melts my heart.
As for Al, here is what he is up to:
-Says "One, Two, Five, Six, Nine" in order just like that...
-Said more than just one word today for the first time that I noticed.. "want it" talking about the coveted balloon at Winnie's house
-Has 196th cold of the year
- Continues to try my patience and just when I think I might lose it, he does something totally sweet like lay his head on my shoulder or actually help me pick up all his toys.

We are making some tough decisions around the Reinberg house this week, so if you all get a chance, say some prayers that we will do the right thing. Thanks...