Lucky Day

Last week Isabella's preschool hosted a breakfast for Dads called "Donuts with Dad".  Isabella was beyond excited that Daddy would be in her class!  The morning of the event Isabella woke up and exclaimed "Its my lucky day!"  She was very proud to have her Daddy visit school.  

Not only was Isabella lucky at school, but she was also pleased as punch to have a snow day at home.  Thankfully we spent the morning outside enjoying the snow which was all melted by that afternoon.  This time Sophia enjoyed eating the snow and letting Isabella pull her in the sled. Sophia rolled around in the snow and even made a snow angel.  Fun times!

"Its my lucky day"

Snow days bring big smiles!

Snow bunny Sophia

Despite the snow, Spring is on its way!

Isabella pulling Fifi on the sled

 As if the week could not be any more fun, Meredith & Sean came to visit us this weekend.  The girls were so excited to have them in our home.  Plus, the girls enjoyed running around with their sweet dog Echo.   The dog needed a long nap after running around and having fun.

Echo & Isabella

Sophia giving Aunt Meredith a big hug goodbye

Weekends always go by fast when we are having fun!  Must be the luck of the Irish!!!!

Rainbow Bath

My girls love bath time and they also love to paint.  I stumbled upon an inexpensive idea to make bath time more creative. Will and I mixed food coloring with shaving cream (inside a muffin pan) and the girls had a blast!   When it was time to clean up the girls used wet washcloths to erase their artwork.  To their pleasure they ended up with 2 baths that night...one for painting and the next one to get clean.   

They started out with paint brushes...

...but ended up using thier hands like finger paint!

Shaving cream art by Isabella & Sophia

Daddy's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Will!!  On the 24th of February Will turned the big 3-6!.  Isabella enjoyed counting down the days leading up to Daddy's birthday.  On the morning of Will's birthday Isabella remarked "When is everyone going to show up for the party?"  She assumed everyone has a big party for their birthdays.  Little did Isabella know, that our little family made the perfect size party for Will!

Happy Birthday darling!

We love you!

xoxox

Snow Day!

Our 2nd snow of the year fell from the sky on our trip home to Richmond.  The next morning the kids were so excited to go outside and play.  Plus, this was the perfect snow to make a snowman!  Sophia did not like to wear the gloves but she did enjoy just prancing around in the soft white snow.  Isabella enjoyed everything the snow had to offer, including eating it!  Will built a huge snowman and the girls found the perfect sticks to use for arms.  It was a fun family day!

Sophia Snowflake

Icy  Isabella

Frosty the Snowman and 3 jolly, happy souls

Photo by Isabella

Our very own Frosty

Heading North

Two weeks ago we made the trip to MD to visit our friends Pat & Michelle.  This was the 1st time we have been near our old stomping grounds since we moved away 6 years ago! The girls were excited for a sleepover with Addison and we were excited to spend time with wonderful friends.

Sophia resting up for her weekend away

Isabella & Addison

Sophia & Addison

Thanks to a movie, the girls are all in one spot!

Unfortunately, our trip north was NOT uneventful.  On the way to Maryland I received a heartbreaking call that my grandmother had a massive ischemic stroke and was unresponsive. Then the following day she suffered a heart attack. At this time, Gram is stable and in a rehab facility.  I pray constantly that my dear Gram is at peace and comfortable.  She has always been the wind in my sails and life without her phone calls is difficult. My grandmother is one amazing woman!  

My grandparents with 6 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren

Pap & Gram

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away."