Spring Has Sprung!

The other day the kids looked exceptionally cute- it was totally unplanned! We were actually ready for school a few minutes early so I grabbed the camera and snapped a few pictures them. So cute- it helps me remember how blessed I am!!

Morning Snow

We woke up Monday morning to a Winter Wonderland- that was already starting to melt. So what do you do with a snowy Monday that you already had off thanks to President's Day?? Put on snowpants over your PJ's and go play, of course!!

The backyard

Alden attempting to make a snowman- it didn't really work....

It WAS great for snowangles though!!

Pausing for a pic for Mom

Attempting to throw a snowball- it didn't work very well so we had a good laugh!

Alden loved running around- the crunching sound was his favorite!

Exploring the yard - they loved that it was deeper closer to the street

It was a great way to start off our day off- we added a Dr's appointment, lunch with friends, and then naps- perfection!!

SNOW!!!!

It snowed a bit last week but it wasn't even enough for the kids to run around in. So when snow was in the forecast for today, the kids were super excited! It was supposed to start around 3pm, but actually started on our way to church at 9am! Even though it melted, the kids held out hope that it would actually accumulate- and around 5pm, that is what happened!!

Last year when it snowed like this, I made the kids wait until morning to play in the snow- and it was so bitterly cold they had no interest- and by afternoon, it warmed up and it all melted away. I was NOT going to let this snow go un-played in! We bundled up, pj's and all, and the kids had a blast running around in the thickly falling snow!!

Ready to go!

And they're off!!

I forgot the flash was turned off on my camera- but you can still see their smiles and all the snow!

One happy little girl!

One thrilled little boy!

Look at how thick and fast the snow is falling! Who knows what we will wake-up to- but at least the kids had some fun!!

Valentine's Day

What better way to start off a holiday than with Dunkin Donuts with great friends?!?

Isn't her smile the sweetest?? She totally enjoyed the frosting on top

Super big!

Not exactly in the mood for having his picture taken....

Adorable!

Once the kids were in bed, the adults enjoyed a yummy meal- what better way to spend Valentine's day than at home with good friends?

SNOW- finallllly!

It's been crazy warm here all winter, but Saturday snow was in the forecast- and it blew in, literally, and the flakes were HUGE! The strangest part- there was thunder and lightening! What a waste for a perfectly good Saturday!

Addie had a birthday party to go to- but we stopped and caught some flakes before we hit the road!

Perfect Report!

Friday was Report Card Day. Addie brought home the perfect report card- literally! We are super proud of her!! The part we are the proudest of are the positive comments on her desire to learn and her cooperative attitude.

Her choice of reward- going to a local frozen yogurt place- yum!

Brother got a good report from his teachers as well- and we are super proud of all his accomplishments, too!

So sweet- sharing

Visa-Versa

The icing on the cake- some dear friends just delivered adorable twins- and Addie was invited to come and see them that evening- her face just says how excited she was to hold them both!

Sweet Isla

Handsome Rush

It's the little things...

This post is totally random- but I find it's important to find the joy in the little things!

A new Chick-fil-A opened near us and they have Family Nights on Monday evenings. We decided to check it out while MarMar was in town and it turns out that Mike and Al both had to work late so it was perfect for K and I! I heard on the radio that there would be face painting, but I didn't tell the kids since I didn't want the kids disappointed. We were in luck as there was a very small group there- so everyone got their face painted!! Addie choose Hello Kitty....

Alden wanted balloons- and the lady gave him glitter- sigh...

The CFA cow came out- and my kids were thrilled- our friends the W's were not.... We had a great evening- good food, great friends, amazing memories!!

Next, our vacuum was on the brink of going caput- so you can imagine how beyond thrilled I was when Al told me about a deal he found at one of his Home Depots!! This is Love- finding me an amazing vacuum at an amazing price- happy early, early birthday to me!!

And speaking of love- look at all the love on this couch! We were so blessed to have my inlaws watch the kids while we went on the cruise, but due to his work, Dad P had to go to Northern Va for work Sunday evening through Tuesday evening, so Mom stayed Mon, Tue and Wed with us. The kids loved having them around- and so did Kierke!

Life is all about the little things- God is good, and strive to enjoy our life!!