Friday, February 18, 2011

Teaser







Such a tease, but we love it!! We have been trying to enjoy the warm temperaures knowing it won't last. Nora enjoyed the new view from the stroller and I couldn't keep up with Emma. She was so excited to go anywhere (note the purse). Emma was in a sharing mood and let Nora try out her car. I think the picture tells the story of how much Nora liked it. I love the picture of Emma on the slide. She wanted a snack and said, "I want to eat it outside." She looked so cute reflecting out on the pond. We wish the warm weather was here to stay!



Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!!













Happy Valentine's Day!! Emma has been looking forward to this day since Christmas. Emma got an outfit for her Lovebug Build-a-Bear as a gift. She gave Nora a little penguin. Emma had a big party at school and got to exchange valentines. After school, we made "heart" cupcakes for a snack. Emma says she is "makering" them. They are yummy (I had to taste one). The girls got to wear their matching shirts and hairbows. I have been making the bows and getting better with practice. We are sending much love your way on this fun day!


Sunday, February 6, 2011

Ice Ice Baby







Yes, I know this phrase has probably been misused over the past week, but it works so well! We had almost 3 inches of ice hit the ground on Tuesday and were frozen in the house. It seems as if the whole community shut down Tuesday and Wednesday. The schools have been out for 4 days. Removing the ice has been a battle, one which I chose not to fight. Matt was in Chicago this week and got to experience the blizzard. The picture of the snow is from his office. There is a car in there! I think he got around Chicago in 20 inches of snow better than I did here in 3 inches of ice. Emma, Nora and I spent the days being lazy, doing craft projects and playing. The dogs did give us some drama. Sheldon slipped on the deck and hurt one of his paws. There was blood everywhere. He is going to the vet tomorrow. Lamont slid through the Invisible Fence and took off in the neighborhood. I thought he was never coming back. Thanks to the quick thinking of our neighbors and some boys from my school, we got him home. I love this picture of Lamont and Emma watching the plows on our street.
Everyone is back home now and resting. Emma is looking forward to Valentine's Day. She asks every day if it is the day. Miss Nora is sitting up on her own and trying to move. I think we are going to have our hands full! She goes for her 6 month check up this week. I can't believe it.
Where does the time go?
Let's hope this week is uneventful and peaceful. A beach is sounding really great right now!