Mackenzie's 2nd time skiing

Brandon took me skiing for the first time and Mackenzie's second time on valentines day. I was quite hilarious at first but then got the hang of it. It didn't take Mackenzie long to remember. We would get to the top of the bunny hill and she would say, "see you at the bottom" and off she'd go. There was a little 4 year old girl there that would fly down the hill. She showed me up! A fun day anyway!

A little late but oh well

Valentines day came and went it seems that is why it is now I am posting this. I wanted sugar cookies since I hadn't made them for probably years. We invited friends over to frost them so we wouldn't have as many to eat. Although I ate most of them anyways! The cookies tasted great and the kids had fun!

We heart attacked Brandon's side of the bed. The girls had fun decorating the hearts, well Mackenzie was very particular about it and Brooklyn just wanted to throw the crayons and eat the fire balls!

We painted fingernails and toenails too. You can't tell really but Brooklyn wouldn't sit still, go figure. It was like painting dots for her fingers and toes because they are so small.

Brandon is the best horse...and dad!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

Mackenzie decided we were going to take advantage of the nice weather we had a week ago and have a picnic. The menu of choice was good ol' pb and honey. She made all of the sandwiches and even put them in baggies with our names on them. She gathered everything else..blanket, chips, fruit, drinks, plates, and napkins. She was very proud of herself and we were too! Thanks Mackenzie!! The sandwiches were delicious and we had a lot of fun!

Helping Brooklyn not "spill" or squeeze or capri sun everywhere!

Can you tell they LOVE their dad!

Mackenzie and her neighbor friend took Brandon on several trips around our neighborhood. They probably rode a good 5 miles making laps around.

As you can see we have no snow and haven't for a while. I know it's Montana and we should have a ton. It has been so sad. Brooklyn wanted to ride in her sled so we used the grass. It just isn't the same!

Can't forget jump roping! Does anyone remember all the funny things you sang while jumping rope? I am being reminded of all the silly songs..they haven't changed much!

More bike riding!

Brooklyn had to ride too! I think the sweet glasses helped her ride fast!

Hopscotch of course!

Like the hand position Brandon!

Brooklyn got tired of her little bike. Brandon was helping her pop a wheely!

We had a very fun filled day. Thank you sunshine for coming out and letting us enjoy being outside again!!

Brooklyn at the Sock Hop

I forgot to add this to the sock hop post. Sorry you have to turn your head to watch the video. Didn't take the time to figure out how to turn it. Anyway, this is Brooklyn with Brandon obviously. But there is a little boy who comes to dance with her. I missed the first time he did cause I was switching batteries. It was so cute! He even kissed her hand the first time and Brooklyn gave him a hug. We didn't know him or his parents and his parents were as surprised as we were. This is way too young to be starting this isn't it! (This was towards the end so they were kind of done playing the oldies) Enjoy! I hope it works.

Pengaroo??

Yep you read that right, pengaroo! Ever heard of it? Me either until Brooklyn said it while cleaning up her bath toys. I held the penguin and asked her what it was and with very little hesitation she said, "pengaroo." We got a good laugh, she got a little embarrassed because she new it wasn't right once she said it, then we laughed some more because she started saying and doing waddle, waddle, hop, waddle, waddle, hop. It sounded good to her!

Sick and tired....

Of being sick and tired. Our family has been hit with more sickness in the last 6 weeks then we have the past few years. First it was throw ups and now it has been colds, coughs, running noses, stuffy noses, fevers, sinus infections, Brooklyn's first ear infection, you get the pictures. It definitely makes me SOOOOO grateful for good health and healthy kids. Now that we are all coming back around it's time to play catch up from not getting anything done. Always fun but at least we are on the up side of sick. Yeah!!!

Sock Hop

Mackenzie's school had a sock hop, or 50's night, on Friday. The girls didn't have anything to wear and neither did two other friends so us moms decided to make some poodle skirts. They were really easy, of course after many phone calls to my mom "just making sure" I got it right since we only used the pattern to cut it out. I thought they turned out so cute. Of course Mackenzie loved hers and Brooklyn REALLY loved hers. She would twirl in it, dance, twirl some more....not what I would expect from her but whatever. At least she kept it on, right! They even kept the scarfs on. We all had fun dancing to the good oldies music. ( I was supposed to have one too but being sick all week I was lucky to get theirs done. Plus they are cuter in them anyway!)