Bonzai Goodness...

Okay, okay. I will admit that I was a little hesitant to jump on the Bonzai Train at first. BUT, once I decided to try it out, I fell in love. Yes. I love Bonzai Bowl, but at $7 or more a pop (for the large ones...MacKenzie likes to share them), it's not really in the budget to go often. SO, here is my solution...my own homemade Bonzai-esque concoction.

Hope your morning started off as deliciously as ours!

In Review: February 2012

February has been a month of ups and downs. The ups included a week off from school, a fun-filled visit to Arizona, Valentine's day goodies and parties and fun, and some much needed twin & dad alone time. The downs include continued/repeated sickness for me and the twins (meaning sick days from school), asthma testing and treatments for Reilly and Aiden, RSV & a double ear infection for MacKenzie. I don't understand what is different about this year, but we just can't seem to get rid of these germs that are making us sick. I feel like we have been quarantined since December...but I would much rather keep the germs within our little brood than spread them to our friends and neighbors.

All I can say is that I HOPE (I hope. I hope. I hope.) the new month means improved health and a lot more fun for all of us. I have tried to post throughout the month, the up and ups rather than the downers, but here are some of the remaining photos from our February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lost Tooth, Buck Teeth, and a Goose Egg...

A Lost Tooth - Reilly lost her second tooth today. It's been loose for a while, but she didn't want to pull it. Today at school, a friend told Roo she should just take it out...and she did.

A Goose Egg - Ever wonder what happens when two mischeivous little 6 year olds decide to play around in their baby sister's stroller despite their mom's protests and requests to knock it off?! Yup...a rather LARGE goose egg and a scratched face...definitely not the highlight of our day.

Buck Teeth - I know the photo is blurry, but I absolutely love, love, LOVE it because it caught Mac's adorable buck-toothed smile. I can't help but melt when I see this toothy grin...it instantly brightens my day.

Arizona Fun...

Aiden and Reilly had a weeklong break from school, so we decided to hit the road and drive out to Arizona to visit family. The girls and I had an absolute blast, although we did miss having Doug around (a little bit). Okay, okay...maybe we missed him MORE than just a little bit. The first few mornings were especially rough for the girls, so we sent Doug some photos of our bed-headed beauties as soon as they woke up as well as a few text messages/voicemails just to let him know we loved him and missed him.

It was dark by the time we got to Gma and Gpa's house the first night, but I made it a point to drive by THIS the next morning (and the next afternoon and the following morning and afternoon...and every day thereafter) so the girls could see the progress being made on the Gilbert, AZ Temple. We lived in Arizona when the announcement was made that the Temple was going to be built. It was very exciting news. And even though we have since moved out of the state, I hope to one day go and visit...it is going to be beautiful!

 

 

 

The warm/dry weather actually did wonders for Reilly and Aiden's asmtha problems. By day 2, they were breathing clearer, not wheezing, and could run around all day without getting the slightest coughing fit. Amazing. The week was filled with non-stop action - playing with their cousins, chasing soccer balls, picnicing at the park, having sleepovers, helping Grandpa clean the pool, tried out grass-boarding, loving on puppies...they basically had an all-around fantastic time with their cousins/aunts/grandparents.

 

 

 

  

  

 

  

 

 

 Poor little Mac spiked a fever while we were out there, however, and she had a few very rough sick days (but the little sweetheart tried to put on a happy face for her aunties and grandparents).

  

  

On the way home, we stopped by the Dinosaur Museum in Cabazon (Pee-Wee's Great Adventure, anyone?!). Reilly and Aiden LOVED it (especially the "broccoli-saurus" they met)...they really thought it was great.

 

 

 

 

  

Even though it was loads of fun, these 3 daddy's girls could NOT wait to get home to see their papa!! Thank you for the great trip to AZ cousins...let's do it again soon!!

9 Months New...

At 9 months, I am an army-crawling, squirmy-wormy, clappity-clapping, non-stop-bouncing little girl. I love to smile and laugh, especially at my silly sisters. I have 6 teeth, which means I get to try all sorts of "big-girl" food, but I especially love my morning meal of Cheerios and a fruit smoothie. Mom says I am a great snuggler...I love to give kisses and nuzzle into her shoulder. I am ever-curious and love learning new things.

Daddy Daughter Doo-Wop...

Tonight was a very special night for Aiden and Reilly. They got to take their dad to a 50's theme Doo-Wop dance. No mom. No baby sister. Just Dad, Reilly, and Aiden.

The girls got to dress up in poodle skirts and jangle bracelets and scarves, complete with 50's-ish hairstyles and makeup. They loved it...and looked absolutey adorable.

 

At the event, they took photos with their PopPop. They decorated frames for their special photos. They ate some dinner. Learned some cool dance moves. Blew LOTS of bubble gum bubbles. AND, they had a totally awesome time.

Here are some action shots from the dance (thanks Tracy!)...sure looks like they had a lot of fun!!