Been Awhile

We have made it outside a few times in the last couple weeks. 

But, other than that, we have been TRAPPED inside. Spring needs to come!

Last 2 Weeks

Here's what we've been up to:

Reading books.

I feel like an old woman. I really enjoy taking pictures of birds :|

Mowing the yard!

She cracks me up!

Being silly!

A Warm Visit

I'm so thankful, and I'm sure Jay's parents are too, that the weather was much warmer when they came to visit from Florida last week! Here are a handful of pictures from the weekend. 

Menchies with Grandpa.

Emma played with her new Play-do toy that Grandpa picked out for HOURS.

Lots of fun time.

Snuggles in the morning.

Mall walking!

Holding Grandpa's hand.

Goof balls.

Lily got sick Saturday and Jay's parents were sooo helpful!

Emma's a knight!

Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

More snuggles.

We had a great weekend!!!

Picnic in February

This was Monday: 

So, when it hit over 50 for the second day in a row, so we HAD to have a picnic today. Here are some pictures from lunch. 

Chowing down. 

Goofy Lily. 

Goofy Emma. 

Sometimes, they are too precious for me to handle. 

I thought we should enjoy it while we can as we are preparing for a blizzard tomorrow. 

Iowa weather.... I will never understand you. 

Emma Day

Lily was sick this past weekend, and Jay graciously stayed home with her quite a bit so I could get out. This meant, errands with 1 or even no kids!!!! Emma and I had a blast hanging out together. I'm so thankful for our little days/dates together. 

Emma at Kids Class.

Using our BOGO at Starbucks. 

Our free samples from Sams Club.

Riding the free horse at Hy-Vee.

This was Emma at 5:30. 

Castle time after a refreshing bath.

Emma finished up the night with some castle time WITH Lily! She started feeling much better and was back to her young self!

Lily is 18 Months!

Our sweet, adventurous, daring, Lily is 18 months old. 

Here are her stats:

Height: 32.5"   73%

Weight: 23 lbs  8 oz   62%

Head: 18.75"   84%

Way to go Lily! 

Lily decided to 'celebrate' being 18 months old by getting the flu. Poor girl :(

No worries though, she has already recovered!

5 Hours

My mom was here for a very short visit recently. By short, I mean 5 hours! We enjoyed every second of it though!

She came on  Friday and her birthday is this coming Tuesday (tomorrow). So, we HAD to make her a little birthday cake!

And, here are just some pictures of the girls.