Coloring Eggs

The other day James forgot his phone at home when he ran up to campus for a seminar. So imagine my surprise when I saw a text from his phone....But it was a certain adorable 6-year old who loooooves to text....

I was instructed I had to text her back, but only with words she could read. ;) I'm so glad to see my love of exclamation points has been passed on to Avri. :) I still get random texts from her every now and then, but lately she has been addressing me as "Bree"!! Haha!

Friday Night

Just a few photos from an exciting Friday night with our family... :)

First...homemade pizza. Then a trip to Costco where all three girls insist on being in the cart, out of the cart, in the cart, and out of the cart. Then we finished off the night with a stop for ice cream on the way home.

These two had to sit at their own table!

Took advantage of a nice-ish day, and headed to the park before dinner...

Although it looks like Avri is practically sliding off and miserable, she was actually on my lap and enjoying swinging with Mom. 

Ohhh Emmy...she always has to have a turn in the baby swing. ;)

This girl just loves life.

 

Swinging with Dad. So cute.

A highlight to every trip to the park is when Dad gives the girls super under-dogs they call "Bucking Bulls". It's actually more of a charging bull act that James does. It's adorable and hilarious, and they beg him to do it, and then scream and laugh the whole time. 

We are definitely looking forward to warmer days and more trips to the park!!

February Instagrams

 2.1.13

2.2.13

Looking for her shadow. #happygroundhogsday #yayforspring

2.4.13

#dollarstorecrafts #cutiepies

2.5.13

Emmy celebrated her 1/2 birthday at preschool today 

 2.5.13

This does not even do it justice! #nofilter #idahosunset

2.7.13

Valentine package from Grammy!

 2.10.13

The blessing & curse of 1:00 church. #napat6pm #butimlovingthesnuggles

2.10.13

Avri begged for a turn to hold Claire too. #precious #suchagoodbigsis

2.16.13

Happy girl after a fun party day! 

2.18.13

Cold trip to the park, but so nice to get outside!

2.19.13

Happy 6th Birthday to our beautiful Avri!! #ourbabyisgrowinuptoofast #loveher

2.19.13

Preschool field trip to #thepopcornshop.

2.20.13

Poor little lamb. She conked out on my bed while I was getting ready,

 and has been asleep for over an hour. #sick

2.22.13

Getting my hair brushed while she talks my ear off.

#shemademesingtherapunzelsong

2.25.13

Gotta love making fruit loop necklaces! ;)

2.26.13

And this is how Miss Avri shops.

2.27.13

Loved meeting their new cousin! #babyshaylee

Spaghetti Feed

James is serving as Class President this year, and as part of his responsibilities he has been working as the Co-Chair of the ISU College of Pharmacy's 20th Annual Spaghetti Feed. It is a huge fundraising event that supports a local Make-A-Wish child. There was a great turnout and the event raised over $20,000 for a sweet little boy and his family!! There were silent auctions, a live auction, raffles, and of course dinner. Our group won the bid for an authentic homemade Mexican dinner at the Dean's house. Woo hoo!! James and his friend Carter were hoping to get the guided fly fishing trip, but the bidding was way out of our price range. ;) It was such a fun night and I was so proud to see all of James' hard work be a success. Next year he is the Chair of the whole event, so everyone be ready to come support!! :)

 Three cute little ladies ready to eat some spaghetti!

Ave and Em got their faces painted.