Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

This past weekend was our first snowfall in years here in North Carolina. Mark and I remember when it snowed in 2004, while still living in our apartment! Now, we have had an occasional flurry over the years, but nothing substantial. So, this was officially the first snowfall the girls had a chance to experience. Kate thought the snow was great, while Lauren tolerated sitting in the wagon while the snowflakes fell on her face. Mark and Kate took advantage of the minimal snowfall and threw snowballs, while I attempted to make a snowman with Kate. It was fun while it lasted! Kate's hoping for more snow in the near future.

Now That's a Cowgirl!

We might add, that she can only get away with this attire at a young age! Love those purple chaps!

Pretty as a princess

With the acquisition of dress-up clothes at Christmas and the ever famous Snow White costume from Halloween, Kate has several options of which princess she can be each day. Although we usually select Snow White, occasionally Cinderella wins out. The other day, Kate actually roped Lauren into dressing up as well, and the two "danced" around the room in their own special way. As Kate puts it, she likes to dance the "ballet."

Our new favorite trail

As mentioned in a previous post, we ventured out once again for a walk along the American Tobacco Trail last weekend, this time bringing the McKennas. We enjoyed the beautiful temperatures and scenery as we walked through the woods. We saw 3 horses during our trek as well. It was agreed by all, that this was an outing to be repeated in the future.

A little light reading

With the start of a new year, Lauren is making leaps and bounds in her development! She's actually reading literature she finds lying around the house! Okay...so maybe she's just interested in the pictures. Needless-to-say, she swiped this magazine off the table and began looking at it on her own. At least she's up-to-date on the latest happenings in Apex.

A Spring Day?

With the temperatures close to 70 degrees (we are in December, right?!), we decided to take a family walk along the American Tobacco Trail not far from our house. Kate enjoyed the wide open space to run while Lauren sat back, relaxed, and strolled along in her "vehicle." Here are some shots from our family outing.

What happens...

...when you give a 13 month-old a chocolate covered pretzel?