Creating Memories

We have spent a lot of time creating some fun memories the last week or two. First it started with Claire coming home from school telling me that she was able to do something she never thought she would do, but she always wanted to. I asked her what it was...she let me know that it was to stand in front of a weatherman in a picture....the bonus...is that picture was even shown on the news. Here she is showing off just how proud she is that she reached this goal of hers. 

Then we were able to attend the home and garden show. Lowe's had a little kid corner that they sponsored and our girls loved it.  They first started out decorating hard hats and then they got to pick something to build. They were so excited to build something with their dad.

Here the girls are with their final product. They were also lucky enough to bring another project home. They are excited to build something else with their daddy...one of these days they will get around to it.

 We got to go to a hockey game with the girls. It was their first time ever going to the game. I loved taking them and explaining to Claire a little bit about hockey. I learned to love this sport in high school.

Claire had a lot of fun with the mascot and was thrilled to get her picture taken with it.

Mia only liked seeing the mascot from a distance. She didn't want to get too close to it. I think this picture just let us know that Claire had a great time at the hockey game.

Week of Fun and Love

The week of Valentine's Day was busy. I am teaching preschool in my home in the month of February. Mia is loving this co-op preschool. It is so much fun. I am loving getting to know these amazing kids more.  With preschool this month we talked about how we need to care for one another. They made lots of fun valentines for many family members. They painted their hands and made hearts out of them. Then we played a game where we rolled a dice and that told them what to draw on their little love bugs. Here is Mia with her love bug!

To start of Valentine's Day right, we had pink heart pancakes and small valentine treats for the girls. For lunch the girls got heart shaped sandwiches too. After school, Claire decided that Bryan and I needed a Valentine too. (Before I go on...yes Bryan gave me some beautiful flowers and an amazing card...we also had dinner at the same place we ate at for our first Valentine's Day. It was even Bryan's idea to do this...I am a lucky woman!!) Anyway, Claire took it upon herself to make Bryan and I a Valentine. I think she did a great job.

The same week of Valentine's Day, was the 100th day of school for Claire. She made her class treats to celebrate the 100 days of school. Her grade decided to celebrate this special day by dressing up as if they were 100 years old. Here are a few pictures of Claire all ready for her special day...with curlers, pearls, hair net, lipstick and wrinkles.

Then to finish off this post is something that I love. For those of you who don't know Mia loves to sing. My girls are in love with the movie Frozen, especially the songs. It amazes me how much my girls catch on to the songs. Here is Mia singing one of the songs from Frozen. I just love it.