Happy Easter ~ 2014

Easter this year was great!  Avery was able to participate in dying eggs and hunting for eggs.  She loved dying them (though we couldn't keep up with her)!  Riley also loved that her sister could do what she was doing!

Riley left a note for the Easter Bunny, along with some carrots and water.  She couldn't wait to see what he was going to leave for her and her sister!

Avery and Riley LOVED hunting for Easter eggs.

And they loved getting dressed up in their beautiful Easter dresses. Riley picked out her dress all by herself at Marshall's and Avery wore a dress given to her by her cousin Keira, who wore it for Easter when she was 1!  They both looked gorgeous!!

They hunted for plastic eggs outside.  We definitely lucked out with the weather, it was a gorgeous, sunny day.

They ate a yummy ham dinner (well, I think Avery ate mostly mashed potatoes) and had dessert.

It was a fun day and I think it's safe to say that the girls enjoyed their Easter!!

What's happening?!?!?

Has it seriously been almost a month since I last posted?!?!  I guess so!  I wish I could say it's been so busy that I hadn't had time to blog.  Truth be told I think it's been so long because I have nothing to blog about.  To say this winter was fun and awesome would be a lie.  This winter was rough and cold and really, really snowy.  It was awful.  And then to top it off, there was a stomach bug that hit our house for Jeremy, Riley and I.  Avery managed to not catch the bug, but did have pink eye and an ear infection.  We also found out that she is allergic to penicillin.  UGH!   But, it's April and the weather is breaking (for now), so we're trying to do more as a family and get these kids some Vitamin D, the old fashioned way.

We brought them to the zoo - Avery LOVED it.  It's been so long since we've gone, I think Avery forgot about how much fun it is at the zoo.  She is a die hard animal lover like her sister.  

While I've already participated in some fun runs and races, it's now getting warm enough where Riley can join me in the kid's fun runs.  So last weekend it was off to Paint Westvale Purple.  Riley did the Cherry Rd. Dash, while I did the 5k.  Jeremy and Avery cheered us both on.  Our next run will be in mid-May.  How long until Avery is joining us???

This weekend, the weather was gorgeous!  We spent hours outside playing.  Riley and Jeremy decided that they want to do a garden this year...so stay tuned to see how that turns out!  Avery loves running and playing in the yard.  She also loves watching the birds and squirrels.  Again, quite the animal lover.

We have a lot to look forward to over the next few weeks.  Easter, a new garden,  the start of T-ball, Avery's 18 month doctors appointment and hopefully some fun family outings in the nice spring weather!  Hopefully there won't be too many weeks between posts again!!!  HAPPY SPRING!

St. Patrick's Day - 2014

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

From my little Irish Princesses!

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It's not birds chirping...

Nope!  I believe the unfortunate sound we were hearing a few days ago was that of the snow plows.  It's as if winter needed one last hurrah before the first day of Spring in a few days.  On 03.12.14 Riley had yet another snow day.  Winter storm Vulcan dropped about 10 inches of snow on us!!  The ladies stayed home while daddy went to work.  We had a fun day!!

First it was breakfast in front of the TV!

Riley insisted I paint her nails.

 And do her hair - "two braids, one on each side."

The girls looked out the window a lot to see how much snow had fallen.

Snow days are the best days to make cupcakes!  Tye dye cupcakes with Funfetti mix was on the menu!!

There was relaxing (Avery and mommy got to nap).

Riley frosted the cupcakes - all by herself.

Daddy came home early and tended to the heavy duty work of shoveling the driveway.

While it was great spending the day at home, it is safe to say everyone here is OVER the winter and ready to see some grass, flowers, leaves on the tree, warmer temperatures and SUNSHINE!!!!!!!  Bring it on spring!!

February Wrap Up

Holy cow - it's March!!!  Somehow we survived the very, very cold and snowy month of February.  Not too much going on here as it has been way too bitterly cold to be outside.  I also had some trouble blogging so forgive me for the lack of posts and (unfortunately) pictures.

Riley enjoyed winter break.  She spent most of her week home with daddy.  Her week included going to the movies to see the Lego Movie, a trip to Barnes and Noble and lots of playing in and outdoors.  Riley turned 5 1/2 on the 21st.  I guess once you hit 5 1/2, half birthdays are no longer big deals.  Riley seemed to be unfazed at the idea of being closer to 6.  

Avery battled yet ANOTHER pesky ear infection.  We were so lucky to make it as long as we did, but then to get hit twice within a 2 month period...grrrrr!  Thankfully she takes medicine like a champ.  She also has one new little tooth coming in.  She has also been doing a fabulous job with her words.  Consistently "up", "help", "book" and "all done" are what we hear most.  But "bye bye", "more", "hi" and "apple" can be heard daily!  She loves to try and say new words - my favorite was the day she pointed to my eyebrow and said "eyebrow."  Avery turned 16 months this month and we're just inching our way to 1 1/2!  

We are very much looking forward to spring!  Fresh air, sun, warmer weather and t-ball just to name a few of things we're looking forward to seeing!  Til then, stay warm!!!!