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!
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!
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!
Is there a future teacher here? It kept them both quiet for a while! We made a trip to the library that day to get books about animals. Emma is learning about all kinds of animals at school. She chose books on elephants, cheetahs and meerkats.
This video is for my nieces and nephews to check out (and Emma, too). We drove through a snowstorm to see Disney's Toy Story on Ice. It was a big surprise for Emma. She loved it and so did I. I think Barbie and Ken were my favorite.
I need to be creative this week. We haven't gone too far. I have done some updates to the blog, so I hope you like it. My next big project is organizing photos. Wish me luck!
How can a little thing make so much noise? Miss Nora has such a personality! If she isn't screaming, she's blowing raspberries or banging on the exersaucer. She is becoming very independent and wants to feed herself. She also spends a great deal of time trying to get her feet in her mouth. After looking at these pictures, I realized Nora has that same look in her eye; "Don't mess with me!" Boy, when she starts crawling, we will be in trouble!
What do you do with a new sled from Santa and a fresh dusting of snow? You beg your daddy until he gives in and takes you out in the freezing temperatures for some winter fun. Every day since Christmas, Emma has been asking to go out on her new red sled. Today was the day and she had a ball. Emma loves to make snow angels and practices often on her bedroom floor. Looks like the practice paid off. She was thrilled to get a visit from the neighborhood mascot, Buddy. He lives next to the park. Buddy is known by everyone and is a gentle giant. Emma stayed out alot longer than a thought she would. She is adventurous!
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!
