February Happenings

Here's a quick rundown on our February:

It started out super nice...so nice that we were able to break out the skateboard and enjoy the great outdoors!

 Cole showed Common Core math who's boss and Dax took a nap on his head ;)

 Brynlee received her jedi powers...the force is strong with this one!

 RicAnn talked me into painting the boy's bedroom wall to look like a baseball! She said it would be easy...it was a pain...but it turned out cool ;)

 Brynlee started rolling over!! I guess she hasn't been too spoiled by everyone holding her all the time :)

 Cole had a Star Wars themed Blue and Gold Banquet this year. Seriously, Star Wars is taking over!

 Jentry and Cam stayed with us for a week...and Jentry puked almost the whole time...and gave the stomach bug to me :(

 Miss Elise spent lots of time tumbling with her cute friends!!

I feel like life is passing me by and I'm just trying to keep up. Although life is flying by, it's really wonderful with this cute fam of mine!! I just hope that I don't blink and miss it all ;)

B-ballin'

Cole was able to play basketball through a program called Upward this year. It's a christian program where the kids learn about a different christlike quality every practice, they try to do fair time playing and enforce good sportsmanship, and there is an object lesson every half time. They also introduce the kids at the beginning of every game as they run out onto the court...and they even have cheerleaders :) It was a really great experience for Cole. He didn't have to miss any practices or games because they never play on Sundays, so he was able to improve a lot this year and become one of the best on his team which really built his confidence. One game he even scored 16 points! It's been really fun for us to watch as well, because come on, who doesn't love a good basketball game?! ;)

Here are a few pics we got from their general photographer:

The Day of Love

Happy Valentine's Day! 

I'm not sure why I love this day so much. It really has no significant meaning and we really should show people we love them every day. I guess it's just fun to have an extra excuse to party and buy candy ;)

Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, so the kids celebrated at school Friday. I figured out how to put a couple hearts in Ellie's hair for her party and I got to help out in Cole's classroom at his party!! It was a fun day!

I let the kids have a sleepover in the living room because it's a holiday ;) I love how Ellie ended up sleeping...it almost looks like she fell asleep praying, haha. And it warms this mama's heart to see my boys sharing the spin chair! 

Today my loves woke up to Star Wars Valentine's because they are all obsessed with Star Wars right now :) And because it's always fun to have an excuse to eat donuts, we had valentine colored donuts and bacon of course! Unfortunately Ben had to work so he missed out on all the fun. I'm sure glad I have my cute kiddos to celebrate with when my #1 is unavailable!

Aren't my Valentine's adorable?!!