March 2013

One day while I was straightening my hair, Jaina wanted to copy me. So she ran and found her pretend flat iron and did her hair too!

 

Xander is always making AMAZING LEGO creations. Here is some sort of ship/plane. I just love his imagination. 

 

Xander participated in his first Space Derby for Cub Scouts.  His rocket did awesome, and he probably got first place, but they didn't keep score, just had fun.  But it was a fun project for Xander to do with Dad. 

 

And this happened in March too!!

Due: November 17 

 

There were times that Jaina would just snuggle up with me and fall asleep. It was really nice, because most of the time, I could take a little snooze with her too. 

 

My cute Mara! I just love her happiness. 

 

On the way to school one morning, Mara fell off her scooter and hit her head on the pavement. It was right in front of the school and they were able to patch her up and call me. She was such a trooper. Even though she wanted to come home, she was able to stay at school and still have a great day. 

 

This year Easter was in March.

We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mana's house. 

 

 

 

 

The kids ALWAYS get spoiled!  They got candy, money, pins, and more! 

 

 

Easter morning, we hid the kids baskets and they had a great time trying to find them. 

 

Xander was so excited about the Skylanders figure that we got him that it put him to tears. 

 

Jaina and her basket of goodies. Legos, bubble bath, Strawberry Shortcake movie.

 

Mara: Legos, colored pencils, vinylmations, and nail polish! 

 

Jaina just LOVED getting her own Legos :) 

 

Xander and his new Skylanders figure. 

 

Pre-church picture. 

 

HAPPY EASTER!!!

February 2013

By now, I take most of my pictures with my phone and use Instagram.

So here is February.

 

For Valentines, Mara got a new dress for  her bunny Zuma and we did her hair in hearts for school.

 

Xander and I got new geek shirts to show our LOVE for Doctor Who!!! 

 

A rare moment: a picture of me and the kids where EVERYONE is looking!!!! 

 

Karri made our Birthday Cakes:

Mine: Doctor Who

 

Pat's: Zombies

 

I think Mara might grow up to be a fashion designer. She is always coming up with fun ways to wear blankets and scarves. 

 

Karri gave us her old daybed frame for Mara! She just LOVES IT! 

 

And we FINALLY upgraded Jaina into a twin bed. It's amazing how much better she sleeps now. 

 

Speaking of sleeping. Jaina no longer takes naps, but she will most certainly fall asleep in the car if we go somewhere.

 

 

 

Even Mara fell asleep in a funny way. She was SO ready for bed that night. 

January 2013

We get crazy icicles on our house during the winter!

 

 

 

 

Xander and some fun LEGO creations. 

 

Family picture with Grandma Ethel before she went back to Tennessee. 

 

Grandma and her 'angel' 

 

Mara was able to get a blanket made by Grandma Ethel. 

 

I had to document Mara's fashion style. 

 

For Mara's homework she had to write about something that made her happy, and this is what she decided on. 

 

Xander made a LEGO train. 

 

He also got a Build A Bear for his birthday and I made some PJ's for it. 

 

Jaina always being a BIG helper around the house. 

 

Xan made a scooter for Camo out of LEGOs.

It was pretty cool! 

 

 

I love when they can cuddle up and watch TV together. 

 

Mara did Jaina's hair and makeup. 

 

Jaina and Mana: they were playing with an app on Mana's phone and it made Jaina laugh really hard.