Our little climber

Daddy Daughter Dance

The professional picture from the dance, too cute! To see last years, click here.

Spring Break and Easter

The kids and I flew down to California for Spring Break, primarily to see my family, but also to escape our house, which is currently under construction. We had a wonderful week, hanging out at my parents getting lots of R and R. 

The kids in the pool.

Making yummy cookies with Grandma.

Lucas is very proud.

Great job!

Out to dinner with Grandma Rose

Showing off the flower in her hair.

Getting our nails painted.

Making a snake.

We flew back home just in time for Easter.

It was a relaxing day - coloring Easter Eggs and eating candy.

And of course, an egg hunt.

Then an afternoon out at the park. To see last years picture taken at this same spot, click here.

It was a great week at my parents house. The kids had fun around the pool, playing with cousins, eating cinnamon toast crunch (which Lucas still asks for) and getting spoiled by grandparents. I am very grateful to my parents who take such good care of us when we visit. I can never repay you for all your generosity and kindness! I love you!

Marching forward

March is coming to a close. Here are some highlights.

We took a trip to Great Wolf Lodge the weekend of Frances' birthday.

The kids were excited we upgraded the room.

Lucas and I stayed up late for all the fun activities. 

The gang

Frances had a visit with the cardiologist to see how her heart is doing.

We traded in the truck.

Frances was Daddy's date for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Her and her troll

Little ham

Daughter and Daddy

Frances flooded the bathroom

We got to stay at a hotel for a couple of nights.

 We also had to replace our dishwasher and washing machine. It's been an eventful month, I'm really ready for April.

Frances turns 3

Frances turned 3 yesterday. She celebrated at school on Monday and yesterday we made a cake! She had lots of people sing her happy birthday and I don't think she quite knows how to take it. She just kind of sits and stares like everyone is crazy! But, I think she liked all of the attention. Love this little wild child. 

She was supposed to be walking around the circle, but she ended up turning in circles! It was really cute.

Frances started Preschool

Frances started school this month. She goes two mornings per week and loves every minute. But, since school started after Christmas break, she's only gone two days. The poor girl can't get a break. She caught a bad cold the first week of January, that developed into an ear infection, and now she is sick again with the stomach bug! Hopefully, this will all pass soon and she will be on her feet again! 

One of her many paintings.

Walking out from her first day! 

Christmas

Drove back to Cali for Christmas again this year. It was a rainy trip down -  the most rain I've seen in California in YEARS! It sucked for us, but I know the rain is needed. It was a quicker trip then normal as well, I had to get back home early so I could attend a Pampered Chef retreat. So, we didn't get to see our usual crowd of friends, but it was a nice trip and the kids had lots of fun playing with their cousins, going to the park, and eating lots of cookies!   

Santa (aka Uncle Jeff) and Frances

Christmas Eve presents

Michelle brought all the fun props for a photo booth!

We had a lot of fun with it.

See!

Me and my Grandma

Frances and Frances

Gabby and the big 9!

Isabella enjoying her new iPhone

Cuties

Isabella takes the best pictures!

Making cookies with Grandma

Getting ready for the reading of "T'was the Night Before Christmas"

Santa came!

Christmas morning!

The kids with Great Grandma Rose

Merry Christmas!!

It was a great end to the year. Always nice to be home and hard to leave the family behind. Onward to  2015! It is sure to be interesting with lots of new and exciting adventures! Cheers!