March 2016

Hannah's school had Spring Break at the very beginning of March and we headed up to Arkansas for a few days to visit Nathan's family.  It was great to see everyone!  The weather was actually pretty while we were there so we got to play at the park with Paw Paw.  And we got to hang out with some really great friends!

Sadly once we got back home all it did was rain so we spent the rest of the week inside.  Our park and zoo plans were thwarted.  =(  We did go to a library puppet show, make some crafts, and watch some movies.  So all in all it was a good break.

Hannah went  to her best friend's birthday party at Sweet and Sassy.  She got her hair and nails done and got to ride in a limo (around the parking lot) with Elsa!  Needless to say she had lots of fun!

Since we had such a mild winter with no snow, Good Friday was actually a holiday this year.  The weather actually cooperated and so we finally got to visit the zoo.  Grammy and Auntie Kara joined us this time too which was fun.  And we enjoyed seeing the Lego exhibit one more time.

February 2016

Now that photo books are completed....Grammy dug her camera back out.  LOL!  Abigail enjoyed playing with homemade play dough, even if she didn't want to watch us make it.  We enjoyed some nice weather and took a walk.  And it was time to trim Abigail's hair so Grammy enjoyed playing with new hairstyles.  I'm loving how her hair looks straightened.  Wish I had time to do it more often.

At the end of January, Hannah's class went on a field trip to Frisco Fire Town.  Sadly I had plans that day and couldn't go with them.  But a friend's mom went and sent me this picture.  They had lots of fun and enjoyed riding/driving battery operated cars.

Abigail is officially a reader now!!!  She's only reading simple sentences and it is S-L-O-W going, but she can totally do it.  And she is SUPER proud of herself too.  So thankful both my girls love to learn!!!

My parents came up to our house one Friday and surprised Hannah by picking her up from school.  Then we went to play at the park.  Lots of fun...my parents really miss not seeing Hannah every week and she misses them too.  New favorite picture of my sweeties!!!

Last, but certainly not least.....Silly Kitty Boy had a birthday!  He is now one.  The girls sang him "Happy Birthday" and gave him some cat treats.  The last time my mom was up here we took Domino outside for a few minutes so she could get a picture with better light.  He enjoyed sniffing the leaves.

January 2016

This month has flown by...with Abigail's birthday, school starting, and activities starting up again. We've actually had a gradual start to all most of our activities which has been nice.  Still can't believe the month is over though.  My mom and I have been putting together the girls photo books (full of 2015 pictures) so no time to actually take pictures.  Everything in today's post is from my phone.  =)

We've had a few afternoons of nice weather, but mostly it's been cold.  We bundle up in jackets, scarves, and hats/hoods while walking to school.  It's 10 minutes one way so not terrible, but I'm always glad to come back home where it's warm.  No crazy snow or ice storms though which is nice.

Speaking of cooler weather, I broke down and bought Domino two fleece shirts from an online vendor that owns sphynx cats.  I swore I wasn't going to spend money to clothe my cat...but it was cold.  And we tried sock sweaters and infant sweaters (all bought really cheap) and they were just not the right size. Thankfully I found a really good sale so I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg.  Domino still isn't sure sure that he likes them though.  =)

When it's sunny in the afternoon the window in Hannah's room is Domino's favorite place to be.

The girls are LOVING the dollhouse my dad built for Christmas.  The play with it all the time.  I enjoy doing some basic school things with Abigail while Hannah is gone.  We don't do it everyday and mix in learning games and crafts too.  Abigail surprised me with how many letters she knew how to write.

When we get home from picking up Hannah from school, we have snack and then a 30 minute quiet time in our rooms.  This gives Hannah a chance to decompress from her day and puts her in a better frame of mind to do homework and Abigail loves it too.  And Mommy has a few more minutes to get something done without being interrupted.  =)  One day I came to tell Hannah it was time to come out and found her playing "school" with her toys.  SO CUTE!  I love that her doll is raising her hand to ask a question.