Life Inside a Snow Globe

On Saturday, it SNOWED!

Grandpa and Grandma L. came for a visit.

It was the perfect snow to construct a snow fort. (I observed from inside.)

The two of you tuckered out, but daddy persisted until it was completely built.

Thanks Sweet Scotty!

Momma's Boy

While daddy and Olivia danced the night away, we went bowling.

A few nights ago while in bed, you yelled, "Mom, how do you count sheep? I have been counting cows, but only 10 came. I need to count higher than 10 to fall asleep."

You are my delight!

We were able to attend Abigail's baptism on Sunday.

She is such a sweet adorable baby.

She was especially fond of her Uncle Scotty.

Daddy/Daughter Dance 2011

You were invited to the Daddy/Daughter Dance at Andrew's school.

We spent weeks planning for and discussing your special evening.

An afternoon was spent shopping for the perfect dress, shoes, and accessories.

Andrew was super excited to share this special event with you.

(Practicing before the dance)

You are a star!

Scott ventured upstairs one day this week and took the following photos of the end of O's writing practice.

I realized that he was taking them, and just assumed that they would be deleted.

(I love being behind the camera, but hate being in front of it.)

However, I just couldn't hit the delete button.

These moments of teaching/learning are my absolute favorites.

With this gal, they always end with snuggles.

Sister's Tea House with Grandma H

Grandma H. joined us on Friday for lunch at Sister's Tea House.

As always, it was so much fun.

Oli really enjoyed sharing one of her favorite places with grandma.

They let Oli pick out teacups for her and grandma.

It just so happened to be St. Patrick's Day.

When I told her that we would be visiting the tea house, she quickly responded, "I can't wear GREEN to the tea house!"

We managed to find a dress with a touch of green, and grandma brought her an adorable festive bow. Problem solved!

St. Patrick's Day

Our fun celebration began early by making rainbow cupcakes.

They were incredibly messy, but oh so much fun!

Did I mention that they were yummy too?

We strategically placed leprechaun traps all over our house.

They did however manage to saw and climb out on Thursday morning, hide our green popcorn, and leave us a not-so-nice note and green leprechaun poo.

We also ate a lot of green food.

We ended the day with an adorable puppet show.

I Miss Abigail!

Olivia was really disappointed last weekend when I told her that we would not be able to visit Abigail.

A few minutes later, I became her spelling machine.

She wrote, "I love you. I miss Abigail!" Thankfully, Aunt Brooke sent us a few updated photos. Isn't she so sweet!

We woke up to a SURPRISE snow yesterday (while on spring break).

You were so very excited! We couldn't even convince Skipper to go out into the wet mess.

I must say that the snowflakes were gigantic.

Spring? Spring? Where are ya?

Dad and I decided to be adventurous on Saturday morning and take you to the St. Patrick's Day Parade downtown. (Let's just say that we will not be doing this again!)

Photos like this melt my heart! Olivia and daddy truly are two peas in a pod.

The family camped out in front of us brought a case of silly string, and they so kindly shared with the two of you. This was definitely the highlight of the parade.