April 2014

April .
April started off with Grace becoming a beautiful a bug, then turning 7 years old, then a kitty Momma.  I guess it really was her month :)
We were finally able to venture outside, visit the dentist, and have some friends over.

Jennifer got all signed up for kindergarten, also became a kitty Momma and had a sleepover.

Ryan left for a week for Florida, and I got to capture it all :)

 Day 91 of 365. Grace had a spring concert today. She was so excited she got to be a bug! She was a beautiful blue bug with orange wings :) SuPeRsTaR!

Day 92 of 365. Jenni requested to fold her own laundry! YES!!!!!!!!!! It only lasted for about 5 items, but I will take it :)

Day 93 of 365. "Mom, I just want to snuggle and get warm in your bed." -Jennifer

Day 94 of 365. I ALMOST wish I made this up. I told her I had to do my workout and she told me she wanted to do it with me. This is how she showed up!!!!! A bathing suit and knee high boots! Hey, I don't call her "Jelly Bean" for no reason :D

Day 95 of 365. We spent most of the day at the Henry Ford Museum with my brother and his boys. The kids went back to the early days of MTV, when they actually played music videos :)

Day 96 of 365. We have been OUTSIDE allllllllllll day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 97 of 365. These girls were looking up frozen crafts! I think we will be in for another date soon!!!

 

Day 98 of 365. We decided to not waste a beautiful day! We went to the park and these girls LOVE to swing :)

Day 99 of 365. All the cool kids rock a trip to the dentist's office on spring break! ;) Both girls got perfect check-ups :)

DAY 100!!! Day 100 of 365. We had to cancel plans for the day, so the girls decided to start making books! They have turned the craft table into a book making factory :) You might have to check your local library soon!!

Day 101 of 365. Tonight we had the pleasure of wishing a very special girl a very Happy 7th Birthday! We are thrilled to call your family our friends :)

Day 102 of 365. What do you do in 70 degree weather? We practice getting our tan on, of course!
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Day 103 of 365. Both girls have asked to play ball this year. So, Jenni will start t-ball while Grace will be moving to machine pitch. This morning we got a little bit of practice in, until the wind blew us away :) Oh, and a special thanks to my Mom for picking up my camera to get this moment of me and the girls!!

Day 104 of 365. She is fierce, independent, loving and kind. She is smart, determined, and beautiful. Today Grace turns 7. She wants to be an author and illustrator, she loves playing softball and reading. She is pretty much amazing and I am blessed she is mine  :)

Day 105 of 365. IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! Jennifer is all signed up and ready to go to Kindergarten. I can't believe it :*(

 

Day 106 of 365. Jenni: "Mom, say cheese!" Me: "No, you say cheese!"  :)

 Day 107 of 365. When you make bad choices, you have to sit and think about why you made those bad choices. :(

Day 108 of 365.  Swinging.

 Day 109 of 365. Egg dying is VERY serious business around here  :)

Day 110 of 365. We spent Easter outside alllllllllllll day It was awesome! 

Day 111 of 365. The girls have been begging for a cat. They have worked very hard to show us they are responsible and capable of helping take care of a cat. So, today, when they came home from school, they met their new family member........they named her Charlie!

Day 112 of 365. The Charlie love affair continues :)

Day 113 of 365. For her Birthday she got the basket filled with things needed to make books, since she wants to be an author. She has used her basket every single day since :) These books are going to be selling like hotcakes!

 Day 114 of 365. By request Daddy is helping build a beautiful princess castle :)

 Day 115 of 365. While they rest their heads, Daddy will be flying away for a week. So, one last love attack :)

 Day 116 of 365.  Ryan has never been in an airplane.  Today he can no longer say that!  After I dropped him off at the airport I got home in time so the girls and I could track Daddy's plane to Florida :)  Maybe, now we go on that honeymoon?!?! ;)

Day 117 of 365. We had a sleepover last night with the besties. This morning's bedhead required waffles with bananas and blueberries  :)

Day 118 of 365. Dear technology, THANK YOU!!!  :)

Day 119 of 365. This chick! No matter how bad of a day it is, this one will make you laugh like no other :)

 Day 120 of 365. Grace lost her tooth two days ago, but the tooth fairy didn't come :( (That is what Ryan always does!) However, we left a note on the fairy door and that magical fairy goodness came last night :) PHEW! Another check mark on that mother of the year award!:/


Don't forget to make your day AH-Mazing!!

March 2014

March 2014

 March started out cold, really cold!

We stayed inside a little bit more, but at least we love each other!

We did get the chance to build a few extra snowmen, sing some frozen songs, celebrate Daddy's work

achievements, visit cousins, read a little bit extra for reading month, go a hair cut, partake in cake for Dad's birthday and then end the month with a sickness.  

Overall I would say it was another successful month and the snow is finally starting to melt!!!!

That is all we really care about anyway ;)

 Day 60 of 365. Studio testing! Me: "Smile, girls!" Girls: *No reaction. Me:"Stinky, poopy, fart fart." Girls: Giggles! WORKS EVERY TIME!!!

Day 61 of 365. Grace said she was "tired and really just needed to take a rest". So, she did :)

Day 62 of 365. Ryan stole my truck so we stole Grandma's car, then she forgot about the memo of a funny face :) What would we do without you, Grandma? (Jenni was not in a participating mood)

 

Day 63 of 365. Cuddles.

Day 64 of 365. I get to spend a two mile car ride with these cuties every afternoon. They have some of the funniest things to talk about after school. FYI: It is really hard to take a photo while not looking ;)

 

Day 65 of 365. The girls have done nothing but fight and argue all day since getting home from school. Then this happens, and I wonder, how the hell can I be mad?!?

 

Day 66 of 365. Fresh air, Sunshine and Snow!!!!

 Day 67 of 365. "Mom, we need a nose, a mouth and two eyes." They got a baby carrot, two buttons and some red food coloring :)

 Day 68 of 365. Often I wonder just where these feet will go in life.

Day 69 of 365. "Almost crumbling to the ground, he stopped. Looking at how far he had traveled and all it had taken to get there, he recognized his strength. The strengths he had inside of him, the strength he had gained along the way-his inner power. And so, he stood up. Standing tall, he faced forward and continued on."

For the full article http://www.lenconnect.com/article/20140310/BUSINESS/140319955
*Please note he didn't go to Adrian High School, he is a Madison HS Trojans alum!

 

Day 70 of 365. Didn't you know we had a dog?  :)

Day 71 of 365. March is reading month. They have to read for their schools to earn prizes. Lucky for me they love to read anyway.  :)

 Day 72 of 365. Jenni had her second snow day in a row. She attacked me! So, naturally, I grabbed.......my camera :)

 Day 72 of 365. She has been bugging me to get her hair cut :( She looks sooooooooo grown up!

Day 74 of 365. I love how much these cousins love each other. It reminds me of my own cousins and all the fun we had! Uncle Dave likes it too  ;)

 Day 75 of 365. Jenni hugged Daddy so hard he passed out ;) She had to hug him gently to wake him up :)
 

Day 76 of 365. She told me her freckles are angel kisses from heaven while she is sleeping. Love her!

 Day 77 of 365. Frozen came out today! Need I say more?? ;)

 

Day 78 of 365. We stopped at the library after school. I LOVE that she devours books!  :)

Day 79 of 365. Her conferences were last night. She got amazing marks :D Today she had a 1/2 day, she choose china buffet for lunch and then a trip to Kohl's for a new bathing suit! After all that, all she wanted to do was go home and watch Frozen. Her she is singing and acting out Let it go! :)

 Day 80 of 365. Jenni's bestie came over after school today. They ran, played, went outside, jumped and then Grace read them a story.<3

Day 81 of 365. Grace did my morning workout with me :) The headband was all her own idea!!!

Day 82 of 365. Yes, I bribe my kids when I need to :/  Clean room=Ice Cream!

 Day 83 of 365. We got a sick one :( However, she is feeling much better I think the juice and cheerios are working! 

Day 84 of 365. Grace is doing her math homework and Jennifer is READING! She is reading from the pictures, but she is doing fabulously!!!

Day 85 of 365. Today is Ryan's birthday! The girls made him a cake and got him shaving goodies. He is pretty amazing and we are beyond thrilled to celebrate 33! Happy Birthday our own super hero in so many amazing ways!  <3

 Day 86 of 365. Sorry Mr. Batman Balloon, but I think you are about to die via karate kick.

 Day 87 of 365. Jenni got her backpack for kindergarten. She keeps saying how she does not want to go, she wants to stay in pre-K. However, I told her how she will be in the same school as Grace, I think that helped ease her anxiety. She begged and pleaded to use her new backpack and I totally gave in because I hope it will help her be even more excited!!

Day 88 of 365. Monkey number 3 is down! I repeat monkey 3 is down! We have been so fortunate to have missed all the winter sickness, only to welcome spring with some suspected (by me) strep throat. Hey, its nothing a little jello and pudding can't fix  ;)  

Day 89 of 365. Ryan needed to make a trip to Staples. The girls found the workbook section of the store and went home with new learning tools  :)

 Day 90 of 365. A positive diagnosis on the strep throat :(