The weather has been incredible this week.  Everyday was spent outside enjoying time with my kids.  It's incredible how weather can change everything.  I enjoyed every second with my kids at the park. I  never found the time to pick up the camera I was so busy running, chasing, and "rescuing" Ava and Alex and taking them to the "castle" to be saved. We played so many games together I lost count.  I was able to run three miles at Seneca a couple times this week which felt awesome, a good break from working out inside. 

We had Ava's conference this week, and it went very well.  Her teacher complimented Ava saying she is a leader and is doing well in all areas of development, and uses her manners always saying Yes Mam!  I was very proud of Ava, because the beginning of the school year started off a little rough, which honestly I expected because it was Ava's first year of preschool.  We are also proud to announce Ava is successfully potty training.  Yes we realize Ava is 3, but she needed to do it when she was ready, and she is very ready.  I feel like Ava has been potty trained for months it's going so well.  It is kind of silly, but I honestly am beaming with pride I am just so proud of her.  She is talking so well, potty training, and doing very well in school, what more could I ask for.

I am proud of my sweet little Alex too!  He has been trying to sing Row Row Row your boat.  His 20 month post will be next.

I did get some great pictures today of Ava and Alex and some yummy chocolate pancakes that were made!

I feel like it's the story of my life but hopefully we will hear something back this week from one of the jobs Bert interviewed for.

Nails and the playground

For the first time EVER Ava finally wanted her nails painted!  I tried to paint them all last summer, especially her toenails and she would have nothing to do with it.  Today when I was putting my makeup on and trying to keep an eye on Alex, I heard Ava  say "Mom come see."  I walk out to the family room and she is painting her own fingernails, making a little bit of a mess.  I asked her if she wanted Mommy to do it and she said "OK."  So I painted them and she proudly said " I want to show Mimi and Daddy," so off we went to show Mimi and later on Daddy after he got off work.  I realize Ava is only three, but it was still thrilling to me.

The weather was so gorgeous today we had to make an appearance at the park.  My kids were so excited to run, slide, and swing. 

Best Friend Bathing AND cousin time = Heaven for my kids!

When you are three years old bathing with your best friend is super fun!  Life doesn't get any better for Ava and Caroline when they are together.  Their favorite game to play in the bath tub was "ghost."  I'm glad these girls had a fun filled crazy night.

My Mom and I watched my friends children, Caroline and Charlie.  My sister joined the party making a household full of seven children 4 and under!  Everyone made it through the night happy.  The menfolk were all at the UK game, I am happy UK came out with a victory! 

Much of the night included spilling chocolate milk, chasing games, screaming, laughing, running, a little t.v, eating pizza, baking cookies, exchanging of hugs.. kisses... I love yous... a few shoves/pushes, and bath time!

We had a great relaxing weekend.  Ava and Alex spent time with their Aunt Leigh Anne and Uncle Derrick while Bert and I went out to a nice quiet dinner.  We made football cookies for a super bowl party where we had so much fun, we painted, and I attended a Yoga class with my sister for some much needed peace and quiet :)  Enjoy the pictures.

These particular pictures are some of my favorites.  Alex loves to clean, Ava loves to bake and paint.  I'm horrible at getting stains out, so no clothes sometimes works best.

Bert is a great Daddy, some of their favorite things to do with him are read books, play cars, and play ghost!

I love taking pictures of Ava when she is zoned out in front of the T.V  or outside playing. I always wonder what she is thinking in that creative little mind of hers.