Spring is finally here!

When I planted my first bulbs back in October, I could only hope I had done it the right way. Sure enough, six months later we have daffodils and tulips coming up out of the cold dirt. WOO HOOO- spring has sprung!

These daffodils are our neighbors... maybe next year ours will look like this 

Blossoms on the tree next door- impressed with the setting on my camera =)

More pictures to follow of the actual tulips that have bloomed.....

Short sleeves

Happy to see those little arms again!

Love the Sunshine!

It is so beautiful & warm today! I'm so far behind in my blogging (what's new), but I couldn't resist posting these pics today. While Paige was at school, I took the little girls for a walk to see our favorite swan 'Twinkle'. Claire is getting reacquainted with riding her bike & wearing flip flops again. I should've taken a picture of her poor legs. She keeps falling & tripping. Her poor little body just can't move as fast as her mind wants it to. She was having so much fun riding her bike & was loving the faster paced walk (and actually breaking a sweat). The pictures were taken with my phone prior to the bike fall(s). The whole way home Claire rode on top of the stroller (where the cupholder is) & I had to carry her bike (and then I really broke a sweat). We were a site to see! Still happy to be outside in 80 degree weather- absolutely loved it =)

Reese was her usual happy self & loves to be outside in the stroller

I love this picture of her pointing to the swan- She gets so excited & points to things she sees

If you remember last year's infamous haircut, you can appreciate (like me) that Claire's hair is almost long enough for braids =)

She likes to wear braids "like Paigey"

Happy Birthday to me!

For my birthday this year Mark & the girls made me a cake. The night before I went to an enrichment meeting and they worked on a "surprise". Paige was so hilarious that night when I tucked her in. She was being all goofy & giddy. I was in on the surprise... and of course played along. I asked her why she was being so silly & if she was trying to keep a secret..."nope".
Mark told me later that night that they would need to make a checklist in the morning for things to do for my birthday. She told him "when Mom asks what we're doing, I'll say nothing. We're not working on a surprise for your birthday".  I cracked up.. she was so excited about making me a cake.
Mark is a cute Dad & patient with our girls. He actually let them decorate it, with his help & supervision. There are no pictures of the decorating... although I'm sure they'd be hilarious. He said when he would help one, the other would be squeezing frosting directly into their mouth. Then he'd help the other & it would happen again. A lot of frosting was consumed that night, but memories were made & that's what counts, right?

My little cake artists

My birthday was off to a good start... a friend from church that carpools with me to preschool offered to drive, since it was my turn. While Paige was at school, I got to go shopping... ALONE. It was soooo enjoyable. I managed to spend all my birthday money in the fastest 2 1/2 hours I can remember. Thank again to Brooke & Grammy for watching the girls for me!

That night, Mark was sick & I didn't want to have to make dinner (who does for their birthday). A big disadvantage to a small city, NO drive thru! Seriously... the closest drive thru is about 15 minutes away. We do have a Pizza Hut, Subway & a pretty good Mexican restaurant though. I ran out to get Nyquil for Mark and pick up some Yummy nachos to go. They were fantastic & I didn't have to make them or clean up a mess afterwards...... its the simple things.

My cake was delicious & I thought the girls did a great job. The next morning, I indulged in a traditional breakfast of champions- a hefty piece of cake & a glass of milk.( I haven't done that in a long time).

That weekend, Mark took me to the mall as part of my present. So lame, just wanted to hang out at the mall and go shopping. (Truly a present since Mark was still sick & had to hang out at the mall).  I got new headphones for my shuffle (that will actually stay in while I run) and an awesome new vest. Thanks babe for a fun birthday!

Speaking of vampires....

Check out these fangs.... you gotta love them =)

For whatever reason, Reese's top teeth came in like this. I've been teased that it was from reading the last of the Twilight series and seeing the Twilight movie while pregnant. Luckily, I have a friend who had a picture of her daughter on her blog with the same "fang" look. She would smile at people behind us in church & you'd hear all sorts of comments. It was hard to get pictures, but there are finally teeth coming in the middle- so no more vampire baby.

Aside from the fangs, Reese has a lot going on. She isn't walking yet, but can free stand on her own. She  has also discovered the stairs & LOVES to climb up them. She thinks its hilarious.... and she is FAST.

 

New Moon Tribute

Clear back in November when New Moon came out, I went to a party with my good friend Shannon. You'll never believe who was there......

Yes... we are both for team Edward. I thought he'd be taller.... haha.

We went to a super fun party and then saw the movie at Midnight. It sounded like a good idea... who knew I'd get home at 3:00 in the morning! We had a blast & I'm so glad to have had Shannon go with me. (I was sporting my new haircut and still trying to figure out the bangs & getting used to it being so dark)

One of those moments....

After being so cold for most of December & the first half of January, we were sooo excited to finally see the sun. It was out "just enough" that we could go outside for a walk. We all needed the fresh air & excercise.
Claire & Reese rode in the wagon snuggled with blankets and Paige rode her bike. We rode out to see our favorite swan Twinkle. It was actually colder than I thought it would be & Reese was kind of tired. She looks so cold....

On the way home Claire was walking & running. Paige offered to help Claire ride her bike, since it's too big. It was such a sweet big sister looking out for her little sister moment. I had to get proof! (Yes Paige's bike still has the training wheels on. It's a top priority once spring gets here. She is totally ready.... Claire also has her own bike, but I was looking for a fast paced walk and Claire isn't a fast paced rider....yet)