January and February 2010

Beth and Jacob played Upward Basketball this season. This was Beth's first year to play any type of sport and she had a blast. She had a sweet coach and learned a lot. She says she is going to play next year! Jacob has played for 3 years now. He loved his team and played well.

Snow in Alabama? We have had quite the winter this year. The kids loved the "snow" days. While I normally love winter weather, Maggie has been sick too much and I feel like some spring weather is all she needs.

Who might this beauty be? Beth sang Fireflies by Owl City in her elemementary school talent show. She was fantastic. I am super proud of her ability to get past nerves! When they announced her song, the crowd went crazy since they all love that song.

Maggie learned to sit up. Where is the time going? She is growing up way too fast for me.




















We have a family tradition to eat a candlelight dinner on Valentine's Day. The kids love to drink pink smoothies from fancy glasses and eat a yummy dinner. The kids have started to plan it for me. I love them.

"Lots of Firsts" Christmas

So I am doing really well on my blog. I keep thinking I will just skip some events but I want to remember this stuff. So here is Christmas. Maggie had her very first Christmas, along with her first solid food and the first time she rolled over. Beth had her hair highlighted for the first time and it turned out adorable. Mickey and I had our first trip to IKEA and loved it so much we stopped at another IKEA on the way home.

We went to Michigan to celebrate the season with my parents, my sister Tina and her family, and my favorite little sister in the whole wide world. :) We had a great time and look forward to next Christmas.

Thanksgiving 2009

Ooops, I don't really know where the time has gone. Here is me catching up. :)

We had our family Thankgiving on Saturday. Mickey and I were thinking about an unusual dinner plan for that day since we would be all alone on the actual day. But we were invited by our dear friends to spend the day with them. The food was great and the company even better. The kids were super cute while making a masterpiece of yard items. LOVED it! (I should have got an after picture!)
This was a picture at Canette's home. Maggie was having a wonderful day as always. We had a fantastic time with Mickey's side of the family. I think we ate enough to keep us feed for at least a month.
I need to take more pictures.

Never walk away from a pot on the stove....

I put some syrup (water and sugar and a little maple flavoring) on to warm for breakfast and walked away. I got a little distracted. When the house was filled with smoke, I realized that something was amiss. :) I had turned the heat onto medium instead of low and this is the result. It took a minute to air out the house. I have learned my lesson...or at least I hope I have.

Halloween 2009

We had a busy Halloween this year! First we had a trunk or treat at church, then we had to dress up for school, plus a Halloween party and finally, the actual trick or treating. I have to say, I was glad to see the costumes put away this year. :) Here are some highlights from the trunk or treat. Jacob the Ninja with his friend Sam.
Beth with her friends Emily and Mia

Mickey, me and our little kitty.

My friend, Heather, and Maggie.

Madi and Emma had a fun time trunk or treating together.

All in all, the kids had a lot of fun this year. I am still trying to recover.

Smiles!

Maggie loves her bath but I think she may love being in her towels. I have had to use Emma's princess towel since Maggie seems to be outgrowing the infant towels. It just isn't fair. She is only 3 months old.

Maggie's Photo Shoot

My friend, Becki, offered to take some pictures of Maggie. I am very lucky to have such a talented friend! Thanks for doing these...I just put up a few of my favorites. :)

This is Maggie in her blessing dress. I think she looks like an angel.