Pics, goings ons and what-nots!

Sorry about that title. Just felt like being silly. In true Nebraska fashion we've had spring like weather one weekend and winter wonderland the next. So the pics I'm sharing today are pics of the skirts that Grandma Pat made for the girls that they received last weekend, Madeline during a piano lesson, and Lillian playing out side with Daddy today.

Lillian wore her skirt to her Valentine's Day party at preschool and Madeline prefers to make hers into a go go dress complete with sparkly red shoes. Madeline and Lillian also received valentine belts from Aunt Melissa that have been put to use. Grandma Trudy also got into the action with sending a Littlest Pet Shop toy for Lillian that she has hardly put down and a Loop Craft set for Madeline to make potholders with. She at this very moment is diligently at work creating one with Gaylene. All in all a good couple of weekends.

Dance!!

Madeline had Parent Day at Dance. They are getting ready for their recital in May and working very hard. Sorry this is side ways. I love the wiggle!!

Super Bowl Fun

This weekend we were able to join our friends for their annual Super Bowl Party. This is the 19th year they have hosted this event. It gets bigger every year and we are so fortunate to be part of it. The girls love playing with all their friends and seeing what kind of havoic they can raise but they are up against some stiff competition with the adults. By the time Sunday morning rolls around the house is more of a mess from the adults than the kids!! The adults are also in rough shape while the kids are feeling perky, jumping on the adults and making everyone remember how old we are!! The festivities usually get under way Friday but we join the fun Saturday afternoon and stay till Sunday evening. For us, we leave early before the game starts as we usually have two very tired girls and one who has to go to school the next morning!! Lilly fell asleep at 5:30 in the car and never woke till 7:00 a.m. and Madeline fell asleep at 6:00, woke briefly to change and brush teeth and then didnt' wake till 7:00. They both did fine today.

The first three pics are Sunday set up at the showroom. Followed by pics of Madeline, Lillian, and Reese in the p.j.'s Pat made for them. Followed by one that Pat will be especially proud of.... me and John trying to highjack the beer. The final two are shots of Madeline and Reagan (we are all in trouble...look at those poses!), and Lillian holding Tatum.

TTFN

It's coming , I promise.

To all of those that keep looking to see if there is anything new on this blog, I promise I will get something on here soon. We've just been taking it easy and trying not to have a whole lot on our plates. I'm sure this will soon be changing as we have fun activities and things to attend in the next few weeks. Thanks for checking!!

The forgotten gift.

On our way to church this morning I came to the realization that January is one of my favorite months. I always forget how much of a present it is. It seems like November and December and busy and filled with fun but then there's a pause..... January. Quiet. I have found this to be true for a couple of years now and realize it's like the forgotten or ignored present left under the tree to be opened when the Christmas decs are packed away. Just a thought.
Congrats AMY!!

Lilly

These are some clips of Lilly that we thought we would share. The first one is dark but is nothing else you can hear her. The second one was inspired because she is infatuated with a little boy she knows and the last couple of days she has decided he would enjoy teac parties, games, and who knows what else. I'm sure these are just what he would like to be doing Like I've said before we are in so much trouble! Enjoy!

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls!!

Today Madeline had a tea party with a friend, Elizabeth, who has two American Girl Dolls. Madeline also has two. Ironically, they both "Elizabeth". Needless to say they had fun. There were enough clothes to fill a full size suitcase! Ok, maybe not quite. They both have the doll beds to go with their respective dolls and both have horses for their dolls. They started their afternoon off with making mini pizza's for lunch and then dressed the dolls and themselves for a tea party. The last pic is on of Madeline's dolls and Lillian's Bitty Baby dressed in the replica's of the girls Christmas dresses. Pat sewed the green last year to match last years dresses and the red one's match this years dresses.


Tea Party in Progress

Kit and Felicity got elected to sit at the little table.

Making the tiny treats for the tea party.

So much fun! They were quite serious about this creative process.

All in all a good Friday!