Party Planning

It's getting close to Addison's 3rd birthday!  There's a special cake that I really want for the party, but it's a little pricey for a cake!  We may just go with a cupcakes instead.

This weekend, I'll attempt to make Addy a birthday shirt.  If you don't see any pictures of it then you know things didn't work out for me!  I'm not crafty at all, but I think I should at least start experimenting with different projects for the girls.

I tackled the grocery store this morning with BOTH girls!  Usually, I go while Addy is in school.  Addy sat in the buggy & I wore Alyssa in the Bjorn.  It worked out perfectly.  Addy didn't have to go potty & Alyssa didn't have a meltdown.

Alyssa Pulled Up

I was sitting on the floor playing with Addy & Alyssa this week & apparently Alyssa wasn't getting enough attention, so she grabbed my pants & pulled herself from a sitting position to her knees & then tried to stand!  WHOA!  It's just amazing how babies learn to do things & figure out different ways to work their little bodies.  Addison was 2 days shy of 8 months old when she learned to pull up on her knees & Alyssa will be 8 months old next Monday.

Spring Break

It's Spring Break week here in Texas & that means no MDO for Addy!  Try explaining that to her!   She asks every day if we are going to school.  I'm doing my best to keep her busy, but I think she wants to be with her friends instead.  Once Alyssa drops down to one nap a day we will be able to do a lot more.  I'm not rushing it though.  Right now, she takes 3 naps & lately it seems like she's ready to drop the evening nap. 

Look at my big girls taking a bath together!  It's a good thing Alyssa doesn't mind water because Addison is obsessed with pouring water over her head!  

She's always moving from where I left her!

Just a silly shot of Elmo!

I know, I know, this castle is crooked & not going to win any architect awards!  Blake is a much better castle builder than I am.  However, when he isn't here....mama has to try try try! 

Seat covers

Our new car seat covers arrived this week!  I ordered them from Etsy & they are PERFECT!

New car seat

New cover

Hello sleepy head!

Mom, I don't need this jacket today!

Hey lady, put some water in this pool!

Simple Things

Chalk.  Sidewalk chalk to be more specific.  It's messy, but cheap & provides hours of entertainment.  Maggie came over to visit us & the girls had a great time playing with chalk, kicking the ball & playing hide-n-seek.  Alyssa sat in her jumperoo watching every move they made!  She was probably taking notes on what to do as soon as she starts walking!

Read Across America

Grab your Hat and Read with the Cat!
It's that time of year again, time to gear up for NEA's Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2.

There will be festivities at bookstores, libraries, Target, Walmart, etc.  Please check your area to find out the dates.

Lazy Lately

I've been lazy about blogging lately.  So, here are some pictures to make up for it!

We went to a fair last weekend.  Addy was so excited to ride the carousel - until Blake put her on a pony!  She didn't want anything to do with it.  The same thing happened with the little train! 

Addy 6 months

Alyssa 7 months