Mt. Vernon

I don't want to forget about all the little trips we have been able to take since we have lived here in Maryland. I'm thankful that Grandparents have made it possible to do several of these. It was wonderful to go to George Washington's old stomping grounds in Virgina with my parents!

(I wish I had the time to comment on each photo for posterity sake, but I just don't! I'm doing really good to just get these up on the blog in hopes that some day this will get printed out. Hopefully a picture can tell a hundred words on this blog...)

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The grounds were gorgeous, could not put the camera down (even though it was a little messed up).

The view was amazing!

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I'm so thankful that we have had the privilege to spend these two!

We surprised an old friend my Dad grew up with by visiting there Restaurant. It was good company and a great meal!

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Addy's new Haircut

Addy was in MAJOR need of a new do, and this was just the "hairdo" for her! It looks beyond cute on her, I am in love with it, and her too for course! (the pictures are not great but at least it gives you and idea! 

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Give a LIttle Love

It tried to incorporate some "meaningful" things with Valentines this year and it actually was a success. I had a jar of hearts with various scriptures on them and each morning before Brynlee went to school we would read our "love" scripture and talk about how we could incorporate it through out the day. I tried to remember to ask the girls at dinner how they were able to follow the scripture. It set a great mood for our mornings that 14 days before Valentines! The idea came form here, this Lady is incredibly talented!

Brynlee wrote this all on here own, I think I will keep it forever, it melted my heart when I saw what she put, and wow is she coming a long way with her writing.

We did our usual Valentine heart attack at the first of the month. Each family member writes something they love about each person and we have it to remind us of each others love all month long. It is simple but I got the idea here.

The Girls really enjoyed doing their Valentines this year. It was Addyson's first time and great practice with writing.

We did a Valentine breakfast which the girls were super excited about. Their favorite part of the whole breakfast was the whip cream I put on top of the berry smoothies. They thought they were eating dessert for breakfast. Ethan was post-call and unfortunately did not make it in that morning.

Trey could not get enough smoothie as well! I love that my kids like smoothies almost as much as I do!

These kids NEVER get tired of balloons!

This was with extent of my creativity for dinner, they were delicious with spaghetti.

I have been going crazy these days with all things bread. I love to work with yeast and wheat flour.

The candy which came home from school was ridiculous! Awesome for the kids, but it quickly disappeared as mom's had when from candy bag to trash can a few pieces a night (did I just say that, yes girls you will thank me one day). Believe me they had their fair share of sweets!

I really enjoyed Valentines this year!

What January was filled with

Snow has been sparse but we made the most with what we have had. We really hope to have more, knowing that this would be a lot for Texas. Last year we had several fun Maryland snow plays!

I am addicted to making pizza these days, we eat it every Friday and I have not problems with that what so ever. All week I crave my pizza and big green salad, it really hits the spot! We also all watch a movie together and it is great great times!!

A visit from Grandma was for sure the highlight of the month. We are so thankful to have her come so often, we is great to have around.

She took the girls to see the new Beauty and the Besast is 3-D they were jumping out of their skin excited to do this with her!

2nd time that mess was made this month.

Guess that means I need to keep things picked up better!

It was originally a bigger goose egg! But what a cute spike he's got going on!

Trey Finally gave this up right before his 2nd birthday in November. I didn't want to forget why he ended up giving it up the picture says it all... (yes he did bite the whole nipple off)