BIRTHDAY POST #3......WARNING: PHOTO OVERLOAD!!!

On Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 we took the girls to American Girl for a Birthday party.  The girls got AG dolls for Christmas and have been obsessed ever since.  We all had a blast!  I will let the photos do the explaining!!

Photo op in-store

Waiting for our lunch reservation....

 

The girls loved the fact that their dolls got to dine with us.

 

Love this picture of Alexis giving her doll a drink!

Lunch was followed by singing of the entire restaurant and cake and ice cream.

They each got a present from our waitress.

Their dolls also got a present.  (The balloons they are holding)

Ice cream in a flower pot.

 

The girls thought it was hilarious that in the restrooms they had a holder on the wall for the doll.  Alexis made me take a photo.

We also had a personal shopper help us with our shopping experience after lunch.  This lady was awesome.  She sold directly to the girls and looked to mom occasionally for approval.  Our personal shopper knew each girl had a budget of what they were allowed to spend.  She came in at $0.99 over budget.  I was impressed. 

The girls also chose to make their own iron on shirts for themselves and their dolls.

 Just because.....

The girls with their haul. 

 

We definitely had a great time despite the hellacious weather getting to the store.  I can't say that we will be going back anytime soon but it was definitely a memory none of us will forget anytime soon!

Birthday Post #2.....

After school on the girls birthday Terry and I decided to surprise them with a trip to Chuck E Cheese.  We don't go there much as I despise the place and feel as if it is a huge pool of germs.  The girls were beyond thrilled.  We didn't tell them where we were going and gave them very vague clues on the drive.  Alexis was cracking me up with her guesses.  The last clue was, "it starts with a 'C'".   Alexis guessed Canada and immediately started laughing at herself.

 

It actually worked out quite perfectly.  I guess Monday afternoons around 4:30 is the prime time to visit, because the place was almost empty. 

 

Both girls spent over an hour playing skee-ball.  I'm definitely not saying we didn't play a million other games, but skee-ball is now their favorite!

Birthday Post #1....

Please stand by as I get this 'ole blog up to date over the next week or so.  I have much catching up to do.  Right now I leave you with pictures of my newly turned six year old ladies.

I was fortunate enough to be able to have their actual birthday off work this year.  Terry and I were able to join the girls for lunch at school. 

Side note:  In the sour cream container was watermelon.  No my kids do not eat sour cream for lunch.  While we were gone on spring break, their regular lunch containers mysteriously disappeared??  And also, my kids don't typically eat the garbage that is lunchables.  They love them, but I don't feed them that junk.  It was their birthday so we made a junk food exception!

Cute Cousins....

03-31-2015

Love her....

Last weekend as I was supervising Alexis' in the shower, I heard Addison playing "school" in her room. She was having "circle time" and reading to the class. Poor Olaf got a chewing out though. Not sure what he did but Olaf was being punished by having to stay inside for recess.

 

Movie Dates....

03-28-2015

 

 

 

 

Tooth Fairy Time......Addison's Turn!

 

On Monday, March 30th, 2014 Addison lost her first tooth.  This poor tooth had been hanging on for  forever!!  I was sure that tooth was going to fall out several weeks ago.  Finally, Monday evening I asked Addison if I could wiggle it.  A teeny tiny pull and that thing was in my hand.  Poor thing was freaked out by the blood but was super excited.  Of course this happened minutes before bedtime, but we still let her call both sets of grandparents to tell them the news!

 

Please excuse the bloody mouth photo!

 

 

Tooth fairy brought her a $2 bill just like her sister.  And yes, she is wearing halloween pajamas.  These are her favorite pjs for whatever reason.

 

 

And a certificate congratulating her on losing her first tooth!

 

 

Please excuse the bed head.  She just got up.  Side note:  We are still in the process of growing out her bangs....hence the shaggy dog look.

 

Egg Hunt 2015....

First Zoo trip of 2015....

 A little over a week ago (3-21-15) we had a tiny glimpse of some warmer weather.  The girls and I took advantage and made a trip to the zoo. 

 

 

We watched this tiger run back and forth for almost 15 minutes.

 

This orangutan was seriously interacting with Addison through the window.  The three of us were cracking up!  Seriously a fun day!

Bubbles in the Park....

We are definitely loving the signs of Spring around here!!!  But not loving the snow that fell yesterday!!  :-(

 

Sidewalk Spelling words....

Technically on the driveway (not the sidewalk) but whatever it takes to keep them focused!!!

My Lucky Charms.....

Better Late than never right???
 

Date Night....

Last Saturday night, I had at date with this little cutie......

 

 

PRINCESS PEANUT.....

Just because they are girls....

Doesn't mean they can't like monster trucks!!!! Another build and grow event at our local Lowe's store!!!