Working on our garden

Lily and I planted our first vegetable and herb garden this week.

Can't wait to keep everyone updated on our little veggies progress!

In soil prep we spread turkey compost to enrich the soil. Lily has been talking all week about her experience with turkey poo-poo

We are busy!

When we are not running around enjoying the beautiful spring weather, my eyes are glued to my computer screen watching the Decorah Bald Eagles. A friend of mine turned me onto this live streaming webcam. 24 hours a day this camera runs showing the intimate life of a pair of mated bald eagles now incubating two eggs. It is addictive to watch these amazing birds.

Bailey also is addicted. Right now, as I type this she is crashed out on the bed, exhausted from keeping an eye on these guys all. I leave it on all day, either I am a nice kitty-mommy to allow her to watch this footage...or I'm tormenting her.

Zane has been working on his swing and here we are today at the driving range with him using his iron. He's doing well and he manages to keep his frustration under control while practicing. This is also a great way for us to help him practice taking turns (a must with a twin sister).

We talk harshly at Lily in this video but please don't judge the harshness in my voice. The driving range was full and she was only a few feet from another person who was swinging clubs. Most guys when swinging their clubs don't check their backswing to see if a two year old is in their way. Having her stay within her boundaries is very serious at the driving range. No one needs a club head to the face.

The kids enjoying their gymnastics class. They are having a ball and although they are the youngest in their class they have the best lines and power out of all their group. Moms have a right to brag you know.

Valentine's Day

Lily thought she would share her chocolate covered fingers which were made from her chocolate covered strawberries.

History - So lucky to have daughters

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Pretty snow

What wonderful snow we are having, I love it because it looks so neat and clean. I just don't to think about the sloppy nasty muddy mess that will occur in a few days.

Tonight was the "Daddy Daughter Dance" up at Compass Preschool (where Z&L go to school). Lily got all dolled up in a pretty dress that she must have twirled in a million times. Daddy and Lily danced the night away and came in way past curfew. But it was ok, because Zane and I made excellent use of our vegging on the couch and snuggling to keep warm. I forgot what it's like to not move for a full hour. Is that what having only one child is like?

Wait, we live in Dallas right?

Lily loved the snow!

Until it touched her.

Zane still working on his swing, if only I could get him to switch his grip!

He just wouldn't do a snow angel.

Lily all dressed up.

And practicing her "I don't hear you" maneuver.

Dad said he was a little nervous, he hadn't been on a first date in a long time.

So they broke the ice by playing some PS3.

Cabin Fever is setting in

I spent over an hour playing with Moon Dough, without the children. Like my farm?

Artic Blast

Lily pointing out the finer aspects of the snow

Yo mama! It's cold out here!

I'm still in my jammies!

He liked that he could see the ball really well against the snow backdrop.

I think this is the point the "fun" of snow was wearing off.

Through rain and sleet and snow and ice, Zane will continue to work on his golf game.

This is what happens...

...when mom tries to sleep in on a Saturday.

Playtime

For some reason, I used to think "Playtime" was stressful with the kids. I have no idea why. They didn't move anywhere and my involvement was pretty much making sure there were batteries in the jumperoo. But alas, I was afraid they would start screaming bloody murder at any second or lack a skill that I was not teaching them properly.

Now, two years later, Playtime is just, well fun with my babies.

"I'd like some soup"

"Oh good. It's very tasty."

Uncle Matt & Aunt Melissa

We had some special guests this weekend. A good time was had by all, especially Lily.

Pig tales

Dear Little Girl. You are growing up too fast. Please slow down. Mommy.

Today was the first day I was able to put Lily's hair in pigtails. As many of you know the whole reason I ever wanted a daughter was so that I could put her hair in pigtails. Today, marked the first time.

In other big girl news, Lily is now fully potty trained. I only hope her brother is as cooperative.

Also, dad is out of town. Let's eat cake. For breakfast.

Lily doesn't really like the cake part. She just scoops off all the chocolate icing and gives the cake to Zane.

Snack time madness: MINE

(a glimpse into my everyday)

(that's a chip being hurled across the kitchen...and yes disciplinary action was taken on both parties after the camera was put down)

Rainy day fun

Lily laughs fiendishly.

"You only said no stamping the counter."

How to burn energy when it's cold and rainy outdoors. Garage chase!

Bailey

She secretly dreams of being a snow leopard.

Useful Kid Tricks

Zane Dance Party 2011

He always has been and will be, a dancing machine.

...and as you can tell at 1:50, we are potty training.

Lily has a pet

and his name is Zane. Notice how she points to the cup.

(and listen for the "good boy" at 0:36)

Cotton Bowl 2011

Jason and I had the distinct privilege of going to the Cotton Bowl this year! Thanks to Pop who was able to pull our seats and man, were they good seats. Nana and PawPaw also drove up from Houston to come and babysit Zane and Lily so that we could have the whole night off! It almost felt like we were back in college again.

And this really made us feel like we were back in college again. Dom was Jason's roommate and Jenny was my roommate. And also...our best man and maid of honor. I feel so lucky to have them both in our lives.

Kyle and Erin were also in attendance.

The sunset during our tailgate gave us a glimmer of hope that the game would be a good one.

The four of us...well 4.5 of us. (can't wait to meet Emma's little sister!)

We had a great time and even though we lost, I'm so grateful we got to go.

Enough about me...look at my cute children.

Zane sleepy...Lily up to no good.

Sunday Snow!

It's snowing!

Random pictures from the kitchen island

We made some homemade guacamole. Zane approved and devoured the whole thing himself.

Lily working on her dry erase mats.

I LOVE this. Lily is my daughter. We were working in her workbook and she says, "what's this?". I said, "you need to connect the arrow to the star..." before I could get out, "...by connecting the camels in the path" She goes "OK!" and connects them and looks at me like, duh that was easy, next please.

hmmm...interesting, Zane is giving his right hand a try. Ambidextrous?

Christmas morning

The big reveal!

(Grandma is more of the Christmas hostess, I'm more of the sit on the couch and observe type) :)

Lily rocking out on her new keyboard, with her new ballerina skirt, with her new helmet. The helmet was fortuitous as you will see.