Happy St Patricks

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Clock change: Spring forward

It is always an adjustment when the clocks change. The kids woke up at 4:30am last Sunday but it was really 5:30am with the clock change. I was so exhausted plus I was fighting a cold so Andy watched the kids that morning while I got some rest.

The kids enjoyed a birthday party on Saturday at a bounce house with face painting and balloons.

Matthew likes to count to 100 in the car. He struggles to make it to 100 but it keeps him entertained. He is excited to turn 5 this month. He likes to play with Justin and Zachary in his class. Audrey is more playful with Matthew and her words are getting better everyday. She does great with the potty at school but not so much at home. Rusty doesn't get much attention these days but he is still a part of the family. He didn't do we'll with the time change. He looks at us with confused looks in the morning, head cocked and wondering why we were leaving the house so early.












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Kids love the parks

It was a fun weekend.  I took the kids to 2 different parks.  On Sunday, we had a family picnic and enjoyed sandwhiches at a picnic table at the park near our house.  The weather was in the 30's early in the week but warmed up to the 70's on the weekend.  Crazy Texas weather!

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Pigtails and other fun stuff

Cherry Blossom in our neighborhood

Audrey's hair is finally long enough for pigtails!

Audrey feeding her baby - she's such a "little mama"

Matthew, Audrey, and Marisa enjoying snowcones after the Elmo show

Matthew, Lucas, and Marisa at the Elmo show

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Happy Valentines Day

On Thursday, I went to the kids' valentine's party at school.  I walked into Matthew's classroom and he was eating cottton candy on an ice cream cone and having a fun time.  When I walked into Audrey's room, one of the kids threw up so it smelled like vomit.  The teacher was cleaning it up and Audrey was ready to go so I didn't stick around.  We came home and the kids rode their bikes and ate some more candy.  I'm beginning to think these parties are a lot of work for me because the school gives them sugar and then sends them home full of energy. 

That night, Andy and I went to dinner and enjoyed our conversation without getting interupted by the kids.  Over the weekend, we went to the park and tried to fly a kite.  I ended up running around more than the kids!  It feels like spring already with some warm weather and buds on some flowers.  I noticed the cherry blossoms are blooming - so pretty!

Matthew flying his kite

Rusty (He never gets his picture taken anymore)

Tulip in our neighbors yard

Audrey riding the little firetruck on Valentine's Day

Matthew riding bikes on Valentine's Day

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Back into the routine

It's hard to get back into the routine after being on vacation.  The kids enjoy their teachers and friends but sometimes Matthew does not want to go to school in the mornings.  However, in the afternoon, he's the happiest kid.  He is always concerned about a school day versus a stay home day. 

Audrey has been resisting her crib at bedtime.  She wants to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed.  When we were on vacation, we slept with the kids in a big bed so I guess she wants to go back to that.  She ends up crying it out at night until she falls asleep.  Her voice is getting louder so it's painful to listen to but I remember when Matthew went through this stage at 2 years old.  They hate to go to sleep because they are afraid they will miss out on something.  But they wake up in the happiest mood.  She's doing a great job on the potty training front.  She still wears pull ups and diapers at night but she goes to the potty through out the day.

Matthew loves to ride his bike

Audrey insisted on wearing the helmet

Audrey's teacher fixed Audrey's hair - I love it!

Audrey is so proud of her hairdo

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Trip to Snowmass, Colorado

We spent a week in Snowmass, Colorado with Lori and Bryan.  The kids enjoyed playing in the snow since they don't see it much in Dallas.  It snowed several days while we were there so we had great ski conditions.  Andy skiied and Bryan snow-boarded 5 days while Lori and I skiied/snow-boarded 4 days.  Matthew took ski school and he skied 5 days.  He caught on after the first couple of days and was able to go further up the mountain instead of the small bunny hill.  Andy skied with Matthew on the 5th day and they both enjoyed that.  Matthew didn't fall at all and he had nice control.  Kids pick it up so quickly!

 Sledding

 Making snow angels

Audrey Bear all bundled up

 Riding the Skittles

Sisters ready to hit the slopes

 Time for smores around the fire

 Swimming in the outside pool - heated, of course!

 Hanging out with Aunt Lori

Lori snowboarding

Riding the skittles

 Playing in the Tree House

 Look at Matthew go!

 Building forts

 Andy is hiking up Long Shot and carrying my skis

 puzzle time

 riding the bucking bronco

 In front of a waterfall

 JoAnna and Andy

 Matthew with his teacher Sevy

 Enjoying a drink at Sneakys after skiing