We have the girls wear their bike helmets when we go hiking now just to be on the safe side. They have become a little too comfortable brambling over the rocks.
Mar 13, 2014
Valentine's Day Hike
To continue our Valentine's day celebrations we took a great family hike on the 15th. We are having so much fun living in a place were we can go hiking year round!
We have the girls wear their bike helmets when we go hiking now just to be on the safe side. They have become a little too comfortable brambling over the rocks.
We have the girls wear their bike helmets when we go hiking now just to be on the safe side. They have become a little too comfortable brambling over the rocks.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day was great this year! We started off the festivities on February 1st when the girls and I decorated the house. Thanks to Abby and Kera there was not a door in the house that didn't have a heart on it.
The week of Valentine's day Abby helped me to make Valentines for her class.
On February the 12th Kera and I joined Abby's class for a Valentine's day party. It was so much fun celebrating with the kids!
Abby didn't have school on Valentine's day so, I got to spend the day with my special girls!
First stop, dag park...
...then, Starbucks!
We spent a lot of the day making special drawings for each other. Here is the one Abby made Kera...
After Papa got home we had a great family dinner and then ended the day with a movie and snuggles on the couch.
I am very lucky to have such great valentines...all 3 of them!
This year again we put a heart on the girls' bedroom door everyday in February leading up to the 14th. Each heart had written on it another reason why we love them. Here are just a few of the reasons we love our girls...
Abby:
your beautiful pictures
you are you
your singing voice
you are my sunshine
you are a great big sister
your beautiful smile
how well you take care of Calico
you are not afraid to try new things
your imaginationyour giggles
your imagination (whoop, again)
your hugs and kisses
you are a good friend
Happy Valentine's Day!
Kera:
We love you because...
your love of princesses
your beautiful smile
the way you say, "I missed you"
your spunk
your giggles
you are a great sister
your smile always makes us smile
I love you - from Abby
how well you take care of your baby
your hugs & kisses
you are you
your sweet hugs
your kind heart
you are my sunshine
Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope you all had a very happy Valentine's day!
Feb 25, 2014
Winter Fun in Vegas
Just because we live in Vegas doesn't mean that we can't have some winter time fun! On Sunday, February 9th we headed up to Mt. Charleston for some snow fun. There was a lot less snow there then the last time we headed up but, we still found plenty for our purposes.
This will probably be the end of our snow fun for this season but, we sure had fun!
This will probably be the end of our snow fun for this season but, we sure had fun!
Frozen Sing Along
Like all young girls these days Abby and Kera are completely obsessed with the movie Frozen! We have seen the movie once in the theater and once on the computer. Abby has an Elsa costume. Kera had a baby Anna doll. The girls have a small Elsa and Anna doll. We currently have 3 Frozen books in print and one on their Leap Pad. We also have the sound track on CD....like I said, obsessed!
To help fuel their obsession on Tuesday, February 4th the girls and I joined some of their friends at....
The movie was SO much fun! It was the same movie but all the words to the songs were posted and everyone is encouraged to sing. The theater was not that crowded and I was sitting right behind my girls but, I truly believe that where the loudest singers there.
It was so much fun watching the girls having so much fun!!
To help fuel their obsession on Tuesday, February 4th the girls and I joined some of their friends at....
As you can see, all the kids were dressed and ready for the show!
The movie was SO much fun! It was the same movie but all the words to the songs were posted and everyone is encouraged to sing. The theater was not that crowded and I was sitting right behind my girls but, I truly believe that where the loudest singers there.
It was so much fun watching the girls having so much fun!!
Abby turnes 5!!
I can't believe that Abby is 5...a whole hand! It seems like only a yesterday we were brought Abigail Kalin home from the hospital on a cold Sunday Chicago day.
Abby has grown into a smart, beautiful, sensitive, and determined young lady. We are so very proud of her!
The day before Abby's birthday we brought some treats and goodies into her pre-school class.
Abby was excited to wear a new dress and celebrate her birthday with her classmates.
On Wednesday the 29th my parents flew into town to help us celebrate the big 0-5. The girls were thrilled to see them.
For Abby's big day we went ice skating, Abby's new obsession! We had such a great time. The open skate was for 2 hours and Abby was in the ice non-stop for 1 hour and 50 min. We finally told her it was time to go when she would start to skate, go a foot, and fall down and then...get up, go a foot, and fall again...tired girl!
At the ice rink we were also able to rent an assist chair for Kera. Kera had a great time being pushed around the ice.
For Abby's second time on the ice she really quite amazing!
No surprise to us but now, Abby's want to take lessons. We are going to look into it for her after this dance season is over.
Next stop, Starbucks. There is nothing better than hot chocolate after ice skating!!
On Thursday afternoon Abby's friends Rohan and Banyan came over for a visit and to bring a present. Thanks you friends!
So, what does a 5 year old want for her birthday dinner...steak, peas, and apple souse...of course!
Happy birthday to our 5 year old!!
Abby's 5 year old stats...
Head: 20.5 inches
Height: 44 1/2 inches - 85 percentile
Weight: 42.2 lbs - 66 percentile
The day before Abby's birthday we brought some treats and goodies into her pre-school class.
Abby was excited to wear a new dress and celebrate her birthday with her classmates.
On Wednesday the 29th my parents flew into town to help us celebrate the big 0-5. The girls were thrilled to see them.
For Abby's big day we went ice skating, Abby's new obsession! We had such a great time. The open skate was for 2 hours and Abby was in the ice non-stop for 1 hour and 50 min. We finally told her it was time to go when she would start to skate, go a foot, and fall down and then...get up, go a foot, and fall again...tired girl!
At the ice rink we were also able to rent an assist chair for Kera. Kera had a great time being pushed around the ice.
For Abby's second time on the ice she really quite amazing!
No surprise to us but now, Abby's want to take lessons. We are going to look into it for her after this dance season is over.
Next stop, Starbucks. There is nothing better than hot chocolate after ice skating!!
On Thursday afternoon Abby's friends Rohan and Banyan came over for a visit and to bring a present. Thanks you friends!
So, what does a 5 year old want for her birthday dinner...steak, peas, and apple souse...of course!
Happy birthday to our 5 year old!!
Abby's 5 year old stats...
Head: 20.5 inches
Height: 44 1/2 inches - 85 percentile
Weight: 42.2 lbs - 66 percentile
Feb 8, 2014
Super Hero Day
The week of January 27th-31st was Lutheran School week, a.k.a. Sprit week, at Abby's school. Monday was super hero day and, for Abby, that equals princess day...because princesses are super heroes...OF COURSE!
And, DUH, Kera had to dress up too!
And, DUH, Kera had to dress up too!
Feb 7, 2014
Jim's 43rd
We had a low key birthday for Jim this year. His request...no presents and meatloaf...happy birthday my dear!
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