Las chicas

Had an awesome night out with the gals!  A couple of them I met during college, but most were friends from St. Anne's Moms group that I started going to when Andrew was a baby.  I feel like I "grew up" in my motherhood with these amazing women.  So thankful for their friendship, wisdom, & inspiration!

A surprise by my pillow

Now THAT'S tired!

Rebecca the Reader

Rebecca is getting better at reading everyday!  I can't believe how fast she has picked it up.  She was able to read at Mass recently & was SO excited... not one bit nervous.  There were some seriously big words, too!  She gets her hands on a Magic Treehouse book & devours it in half an hour.  We have a reader!

Glamorous

FIELD TRIP!!!!!

 Teresa's preschool class went on a field trip yesterday... to say she was giddy with excitement would be a complete understatement!  Her thrill was only slightly lessened when she realized we would be riding in our van & not a school bus.  :)

 Even more exciting when our twin friends get to ride along!  We were chatting on the way there about what ice cream was made out of... Teresa said, "Squirrel!" or so I thought.  Later I figured out that she said, "swirl" which makes a little more sense but not nearly as hilarious.  Either way, I think she learned a lot!

 We had a simple tour of the dairy store followed by fabulous cheese & ice cream... at 10:45 in the morning.  That's my kind of morning!

 Afterwards we did a quick look around the tractor museum.  This cab to "ride" in was the highlight.

"Red Grandpa would like this one!"

We had a fabulous time.  Thanks for organizing, Meg!

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

My favorite part was hearing Rebecca explain her valentine to her friends.  "See?  It say's I'm glad we're in the same SCHOOL! Like "school" of fish?  Hahahaha."

Timing

 Sure, NOW she wants a bottle.  But she still isn't really drinking out of it mostly just gnawing.  I've tried a few different kind of sippy cups, bottles, etc., but the only thing she actually wets her whistle with is a regular old cup.  Of course, she also wets most of herself at the same time.  Any ideas?

Extra candy?

 For Art Club this month we made candy mosaics.  Some of them turned out really cool!

 Doubtful that many made it home intact, though.  :)

Kindergarten Preview

 Our Faith & Family Committee helped with the Kindergarten Preview this year.  The 1st graders came in to sing a few songs before they escortef the new kids to their room.

 Rebecca grinned & sung her heart out.  So cute!

Industrious Little Flowers

Father Daughter Dance

 Rebecca was SO excited to have a date "just with Dad" to the Father Daughter Dance!

Though it sounds like the dancing was minimal (& no music for REAL dancing unfortunately), they had an absolute blast.  Snacks, crafts, lots of fun, & the smoke machine even set off the fire alarm... woohoo!  Lots of thrills.  ;)

Children's Museum

Two little kitties at play

Winter or spring?

It's so fun to check the clearance section after Christmas for any of the leftover bulbs.  No amaryllis this time, so we tried paperwhites.  Amid all the cold & snow, they just make me smile!

Catholic Schools Week

Look at these crazies on CrAzY dAy!

Teresa even had Pajama Day at Friends Preschool.

Preschool must have been fun today, because she fell asleep on the way home.  When I woke her up enough to come inside, she fell asleep on the couch like this for another 10, then moved to the floor for the final 10!

Why not?

Rebecca:  I know what to get Sarah for Christmas next year... a binky pit! Then she can jump in & suck all over the place!

The Elephant Princess

Light eating

We made these sunshine cupcakes for Friends Preschool last week... delicious & super cute!

6 months

Sarah LOVES Mum Mums.  They are easily her favorite treat.  She starts flapping her hands when she even hears a wrapper!  She likes fruit & orange veggies... not a fan of the green ones.

Under the jumperoo is one of her special places to hang out.  I often will find her having crawled or wiggled under there.  The big kids throw a blanket over the top & call it her "fort".

Her playmat has become more of a jungle gym as of late.  She likes to hook her leg around one of the supports & see how far she can wiggle it across the room.

Super Seniors

Can't believe these guys are Seniors already!

New Years

 Fancy supper with the kiddos!  Even lemonade is fancy in a wine glass.  

 Auntie Katie & cousin Alivia on New Year's Day at Green Grandpa's

 Hey, cutie

 We surprised Grandpa with birthday hats & cake

 Happy birthday!