Grayson's 5th Birthday

 Last weekend, we celebrated Grayson's 5th Birthday.

His only request was a "papa john's pizza".  So, after a dinner consisting of  pizza, cheese sticks, and a chocolate chip pizza, we finished the night off with a little dance party.

It has been such a fun year with Grayson, watching him grow up and mature in many ways. 

His favorite things right now are his Playmobil Indians, Pirates, and Cowboys.  He spends most of his time either "setting up" his little Playmobil guys or drawing. 

He has blossomed into an amazing artist!  We are so proud of him and we are just so in love with his sweet, sensitive spirit.

 

We were in Clinton a few weekends ago, so we celebrated early with an "indian" party.  Grayson actually designed his cake this year and Aunt Bonnie took care of the decorating!! It was so awesome, as always!  Thanks Aunt Bonnie!!

I still can't believe that my "baby " is 5!!  What a BIG year we have ahead of us! 

He will start Kindergarten (with mommy) in the Fall. He is very excited about being able to stay home for school.

 I am so thankful for the privilege to be home with my children and to soak up every single moment of childhood.  It passes so quickly!!!

Grayson's cake design

February 2014

Crazy to think that we're already in the month of March! 
Last month, we enjoyed a nice, long visit with Mimi.
Anna Claire started eating solids and loves it!
Grandma also came for a long visit.
I was very thankful for the extra help this month because we just didn't get out much due to the cold, yucky weather. 


Construction on our porches is complete and we are so excited for spring weather so that we can get out and enjoy them! 

Valentine's Fun

 

We have been preparing for Valentine's Day the whole month of February! 

We had fun with these cute mailboxes.  Each morning, the kids had a special love note and treat from mommy and daddy.

 

Grayson made Valentines for family...

We made love shacks...

Grayson made this valentine box while Mimi was visiting...

 

 We've just been trying to keep busy on these long, cold days.

This morning they awoke to a special Valentine treat!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

More Snow Days

This time around, the snow seemed much more enjoyable. It was a better feeling knowing that most everyone was at home with their families and not stuck on the interstates, like last time.

The temperatures weren't quite as frigid as a few weeks ago and the snow was just perfect for building a snowman.

Caroline was begging to go outside and within 5 minutes, she was once again, miserable, and begging for the snow to "go byebye".   At least she gave it another try.

Grayson was intrigued by the "snow popsicles"... 

                               
                              and LOVED being able to roll the snow into his very own "Frosty"!

 

Now...we are ready for some warmer temperatures!!!