February has been a crazy month. Tons of days off school for snow and cold. John's crazy busy school schedule. Watching our friend Emma two days a week (mon/tues). To top it off, I have been WAITING all fall for a trip I planned to SURPRISE Amy in Norfolk for her birthday. Everything worked out perfectly until an unprecedented winter storm hit the south and I couldn't get out there, no matter how hard I tried. My trip was sadly cancelled. Andrew and I had done all the planning and we were so good at keeping the secret - she had no idea! But, when I couldn't make it out there, Andrew told her. We cried about it on the phone, but I was able to reschedule my trip for March instead. Its no longer a surprise, but it will be just as fun!
Bathtime buddies! Logan usually takes a shower these days, but B and E tend to prefer baths!
A little lounge time with Dad. He is way overly busy with most waking moments either being at work or at the University library where he reads, listens to lectures, and writes papers. We are PRAYING for his appeal for an extension to go through so he can graduate in September rather than next January (please lord!).
A little Mommy and Me time.
Valentine's Day! I was really a dud this year for Valentine's Day. I was supposed to be on my way to Amy's on Feb 14th, so I had not planned to have any celebration at home. But, at the last minute, I gathered together a few things for a special morning for the kids.
Bennett's Valentine box was all set! It was awesome!!
Benny at school for his Love Party
After school we headed out to Nana and Papa's house. The kids had planned to be there all weekend while I was away in VA, and I knew they would be disappointed if they didn't get to go. Plus, John had tons of school work to get through. So we went and I just spent with weekend with my parents. Nana pulled through with some fun gifts for the kiddos for Valentine's Day so they were excited!
Enjoying some Olympics!
Snacks with Nana
Since the last one was a hit and it was nasty outside, my Mom and I put together a mini-Olympics for the kids with lots of activities to complete!
Yeehaw! This may have been Eden's favorite event. :)
Painting
Eden is quite the little painter. Look how she even holds her paintbrush!!
The kids made Olympic rings and medals!! Gold of course!
We also went to a couple play places for the kids to run around. Eden slept through one whole visit and was pretty tentative at another. But she still had fun I think. The boys loved it and they sure stick together.
Bath time in the big tub is always a huge hit!
Here is Eden hanging out on my bed while I got ready at Nana's one morning. Amazing to think that one of the next times we come stay - Papa will be retired!!
Another February happening was Logan's Winter Festival at school. Last year, he had a cute program, this year it was more of a carnival at school. We went for just a short time with Papa and Nana who came to take us to dinner and then visit Logan's school. It was pretty chaotic, but as you can see, Logan loved having them!
This is what our mornings look like!
Post nap popcorn. Because she asked. And she is so darn cute.
Just us three hanging out!!!
Puzzle night!! This has become a tradition: building puzzles after dinner. Eden LOVES to do puzzles (not easy ones - HARD ones!!).
Bennett has the BEST imagination. He creates stories and great scenarios all day long!
And Eden got to run after some balls at tennis, so she was thrilled!!!
What a month...
