Playing with friends

Now that Mason is getting a little older, he is starting to enjoy being around other babies near his age. In early January, Chris and I went to celebrate the marriage of our dear friends James and Liz which took us 'out of town' (aka to the VERY northern suburbs) for the evening. While we were gone, Mason had his very first sleepover with his buddy Kieran. This was also our first full night away from Mason. We enjoyed a very fun night out and even got to sleep in!! We are so thankful for Misty and Ken and we look forward to having Kieran over to spend the night very soon! Here are a few pictures from their sleepover.

I think Kieran is reminding Mason that he is still #1 in this house :-)
Kieran is very interested in this 'other' redhead.
I was assured that Kieran is not choking Mason. Maybe a shoulder rub?
Then Laura, Ryan and Ashley Rueckel came over to watch the Falcon's playoff game (Erin was visiting Grandma). We enjoyed the company even though the Falcon's season came to a pretty pitiful end. Mason and Ashley were adorable together. They have both grown so much and were definitely into each other.

How cute are they? Ashley looks a little bashful.
Then they really started checking each other out.
Unfortunately, the Falcons didn't fare so well this evening.