Kindergarten!!

I've said it before, but I really am going to try and do a better job of updating our blog.  If for no other reason than I love going back and seeing what we were up to a year or so ago.

This has been a big week in our house.  Mady started kindergarten at northwestern.  Preschool is a thing of the past and big school is here to stay!  Thankfully, she was so excited to start school.  She did great and I did ok as well.  😊  

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day gets more fun as the kids get older.  I had plans for some really fun projects but the worst migraine of my life took me out of the count for almost two weeks.  Good thing I planned ahead and already had goodies for the kids!  

Mady had a Vday PJ party at school and Owen and I went.  Sixty preschoolers, plus parents and some siblings made for an interesting morning for sure, but we had a blast.  As always, our preschool did an awesome job of making a fun day for the kids.  Mady's teacher is wonderful and was so sweet to include Owen in the party activities.

Disney on Ice

We braved the weather and went to Disney on Ice today.  We almost didn't go, but my friend Heather drove and we made it!  Roads were trecherous, especially in Tipton.  I am thankful we made it there and back safely.  

We had such a wonderful time! Mady loved seeing all the princesses, especially Ariel.  It was a great day and we were glad to share it with our friends Heather and Jessica.  

Furniture Shortage?

I am wondering if the kiddos think there is a lack of furniture in our house.  Without fail, I sit down in my chair, they both pile on top of me.  I would think a couch and love seat would be more comfortable than my lap, but I must be wrong.  :)

Back to Life. Back to Reality.

After Christmas, Christmas break, and an additional week off due to the blizzard, we got back to a normal schedule today. Mady was so excited to go back to school and see her friends and teachers. I was glad to have a routine again.  Owen and I went to breakfast, the library, visited my mom at work, and finished up at Lowes to buy chalkboard paint for my next project.  :)  Owen loves the library but I'm not sure if it's because of the books or Clifford...

Sewing Projects

My mom generously got me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am loving it!  I think I am doing pretty good for a beginner.  I have made pillows for our family room sectional and made throw pillows for our bed this weekend.  I am very happy with how they turned out.  :)

Snowpocalypse 2014

We have been in the house for three and a half days.  The kids are getting little stir crazy, but otherwise, we are doing fine.  I am so thankful that we didn't lose power during the storm or during the freezing temps.  17.5 inches of snow and windchills of -40 below and we have been warm and safe inside our home.  We did get out Sunday morning to play before it got bad.  It was beautiful and perfect weather for playing outside.