More Random Stuff

We got Cosmo about a month ago.  He's been a good dog and loves us.  The kids really love him, except when Andrew decides he likes cats better (hahaha...he doesn't like cats at all).  He mostly just gets annoyed with Cosmo when he comes over to check out what is happening when Andrew is getting dressed or having his diaper changed.  It's actually really funny :)

I love cuddling with this kid

We have had incredible weather this week.  One of the best parts of the week was eating popsicles and watching as everyone's tongues turned different colors.  Of course we had to document it!

Poor sleepy Andrew

I taught the letter T in preschool a couple weeks ago and the kids had a blast making a train with cardboard boxes.  And Cosmo was right there in the mix with them

Roy was gone in China for Valentine's Day so I get to take complete credit for a pretty great day for the kids.  We had pink chocolate chip pancakes, new nerf guns bullets, treats, and a pink dinner.  The kids totally spoiled me with some amazing Valentine cards and lots of extra love that day.  I sure love my little Valetines!

Sam the Birthday Boy

We got to celebrate Sam's 7th birthday a couple weeks ago.  I can hardly believe he is 7!  He was so happy that day and thrilled to be the kid in the spotlight.

Since we live in NC, it felt like we should probably develop some basketball knowledge and skill.  Also, Abby and Sam both wanted to play.  Sam had a game first thing in the morning on his birthday and he did a pretty good job.  He is certainly not the best guy out there, but he genuinely enjoys being out there.  The best part of the game was when he blocked the ball as it was being passed and it ended up in his arms.  With a deer in the headlights look on his face, he started dribbling and quickly passed it to a teammate.  In a moment of triumph, he sprinted across to his position and did full body trip and splat on the 3-point line.  He jumped up, totally unphased, and kept on playing.  That is how cool and confident Sam is and I love it!

One of the best parts of Sam's day was building with Baba Z.

We also got to do a little shopping for Roy's birthday.  He wanted rocking chairs for our screened porch.  The kids enjoyed driving Grandma Z around Home Depot :)

This and That

We have had a fast-paced February.  It has been a lot of fun, thank goodness.  Abby and Sam got to participate in the school art show.  It was fun to see the future selves of all the 3rd graders and the 1st graders with their dream playground.

I finally fulfilled Lydia's dream of giving her a nightstand of her very own (seriously, it was her request a year ago).  We also scored big on Target clearance and found a purple lamp.  We also got Abby a matching nightstand with an awesome blue bird lamp (also a Target clearance steal).

Abby got a late birthday gift from my mom (Mor Mor), who made her a cute book bag with giraffe fabric.  It's the perfect size to carry multiple big, fat books so Abby is thrilled.

When Roy was gone in China a couple weeks ago, Lydia had me take a couple of silly pictures to make him laugh.  This is my favorite :)

We were up in the high 70s this week so Lydia convinced me that we should bust out the sprinkler.  It was so much fun to be sitting on our rocking chair, half reading a book and half watching as the kids braved the 8 different settings of the sprinkler and chased each other with squirt guns.  It was a great preview of summer!

This is how Andrew entertains himself during scriptures.  He just goes around the room and gathers things to wear or putter around with.  He was cracking me up with this splendid ensemble.

We took the big plunge and got Andrew a twin bed.  He has happily transitioned to a big kid bed.  It's mostly exciting, but it is a little sad to see my baby getting so big.