February 2011

Happy February!

Here's a picture of Jack with spiked blue hair...the result of "Crazy Hair Day" at daycare.

I took Ashley to Rosedale Mall so that she could pick out a dress for her birthday. We arrived at the mall a little after 10am and discovered that the stores didn't open until 11 on Sundays. Jack slept soundly in the stroller and Ashley and I did some window shopping to pass the time. We must have gone from one end of the mall to the other at least 10 times looking for shoes to go with the dress she picked out. I was pushing the stroller and Ashley was sitting on top of the handles while I attempted to balance her and push at the same time. I think we'll have to invest in a stand up and sit stroller before we attempt such outings again. Ashley picked out a black dress with neon green accents and we found a matching green shirt for Jack too for when we take their pictures together. All in all it was a successful adventure.

My cousin Sam threw his second annual fishing contest "Fish Fest" the proceeds going to People Serving People. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and we had a great time. We were joined by Brent, Lydia and Alex and there were several family members from the Schuette side at the event as well. It was a great time.

Ashley doing her part to try to win 1st prize!

Ashley taking a snack break.

Here we are with my cousins daughter Izzy. Izzy is a year (almost to the date) older than Ashley. They have such a fun time playing together. My Uncle Tom pulled us in this sled behind his 4-wheeler.

Ashley colored this rose for me for Valentines days. Her coloring skills are excellent.

Last month we had such success taking the kids to see Tangled that we though we'd try the movie theater again. This time we were joined by the Brooks family and we watched Gnomeo and Juliet. It was a cute movie but didn't keep the kids attention like Tangled did.

After the movies we went to Mc D's for supper and to let the kids play in the playland. Last time we were at the playland, Ashley was very hesitant to play in these tubes and wanted Matt or I to play with her. A few months later and she didn't hesitate at all!

My little princess! She could spend every moment of her life dressed in sparkly shoes or clothes with beautiful jewelry, tiaras etc!

Girls Winter Weekend! Stopped at the casino for bloody marys on our way to Duluth.

(Sheli, Jessie, Julie, Crystal and me!)

When we arrived at the hotel, there was a bucket of campaign and chocolate...for ME! Matt had called the hotel and arranged for this as an early birthday surprise. Boy, was I ever surprised!

Other events in February: on 2/1 Jack slept from 8:30 to 3:30am! 7 hours of sleep for me! On 2/8 Jack got his first ear infection. On 2/17 Jack starts sitting all by himself!! On 2/18 Jack got pinkeye. On 2/23 Jack got a second ear infection. He also started reaching for Matt or I if someone else was holding him. On 2/25 Jack got pneumonia. Stay tuned for the adventures we've had in March!