February

We started the first day of February with a pink and red french toast breakfast, as well as some festive gifts for the girls.  I just LOVE Holidays and making fun memories for my girls.

 Annie had a Valentine's baking day with the little kids. 

I love putting a heart in Emma's hair for the big day.

 Annie put Lydia's hair in rag ringlets like she did for me as a little girl.  Don't mind Lydia's chocolate teeth in the photo with the rags still in. It's funny how "in" this style was when I was little, and even more so when my mom was little. 

The girls got matching pajamas, glow stars for their bedroom, and another pink and red breakfast for Valentine's Day.

Then Emma went to school to deliver her Valentine to her classmates.

We made our own Valentines and took them around to Ogden to 10 different families and friends as well as a plate of cookies.

We ate out at Zuppas and then took the girls to the Solomon Center.  Ryan and I had our romantic date the weekend before with the Petersens for sushi.  On the actual 14th we seemed to be the only couple out who brought their kids, go figure.  We had a great time as a family and a really nice time seeing old friends.

Emma is loving Kindergarten, homework and all!!!

Ryan gave Emma an early birthday gift and set her up with a new fish tank and new pet fish.  I can't imagine her loving a puppy more than she loves these fish.  It's been fun to watch the girls be so excited over something so simple.

My dad is off on an adventure in Laos so my mom took my sister Sara and myself and our kids down south to get some sun.  We rented a house that was 6 bedrooms, had a basketball court, hot tub, and a park across the street.  It was cheaper than getting a hotel room!!  We had the BEST time!

 One night we had a glow balloon party, an idea we got from Pinterest.  The kids were in heaven and will never forget it.  I do have to admit that these photos make the activity seem a tad bit cooler than it really was, but oh well, a photographic memory can be handy sometimes.

 We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every day.  The weather was in the 60's.  We walked every day, went hiking, ate out, and just let the kids play outside the entire time.  It was a nice break for all of us to finally soak up some vitamin D.

 This is the temple where Ryan's parents are sealed.  I just love this photo of my girls.

This photo was one of my Sunday activities.  Yikes!   I can't even begin to say how much editing it took.  Blimey.  Now that it's finished, I'm excited to put it in their room.  This captures both of their personalities so well.