Fun in the Winter Weather

Although we didn't get snow accumulation, the girls took advantage of the sleet and freezing rain...perfect for ice sledding! After getting out of school 4 hours early yesterday, Kate and Lauren ventured out with Dad into the wintry mix. (Kasey and I opted for the warmth of the house.) The slick sidewalks and driveways were perfect for sledding!

Dear Santa...

The girls made their annual lists to Santa this year...Lauren writing her first list at least 1 1/2 months ago. (We have had several iterations since then.) Below are their FINAL lists with the hopes that Santa will leave at least one of their favorite items.

Happy Birthday Lauren!

Happy 6th Birthday

to our beautiful Lauren!

 Thank you for your love, kindness, laughter, and silliness each and every day. You bring smiles to our faces with your free-spirit and love of life! We hope your year ahead is filled with extra-special moments and the happiest of days. May your dreams always come true!

 

We LOVE You-

Mom, Dad, Kate and Kasey

Trick or Treat!

This year for Halloween we acquired a second dog and were blessed by an angel. The girls once again enjoyed going from house to house in an attempt to replenish their candy supply. They were kind enough to give Mark and I the candy they don't like...which I might add, were only a select few.

All I Want For Christmas...

We are 1/2 way to singing the ever famous song this time of year...

"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!"

Last Friday morning, Lauren informed me that her front tooth (which had been loose for weeks) had turned completely around. I offered to pull it, but she insisted that she would fix the situation. After turning the tooth back around, and repeating the act a second time, she took it upon herself to remove the tooth without any assistance from Mom.

Now the other one is loose, just waiting to come out in the next few weeks. Lauren did express that it is much easier, and more fun, to drink out of straws with her bigger opening.

Happy Birthday, Kate!

Happy 8th Birthday

to our beautiful Kate!

Thank you for all of your hugs and smiles each and every day. Your kind, loving, and enthusiastic personality are a blessing to all those around you. We wish you all the best in the year ahead. May you continue to follow your dreams and be surrounded by love and happiness every day. 

We Love You Very Much!

Mom, Dad and Lauren

Daddy-Daughter Dance

This past Sunday evening, Mark and Kate attended the Y-Guides Daddy-Daughter Dance held for 3rd year Y-Princesses. They both dressed up for a night of dinner and dancing. Kate had her nails done (thanks to her friend's birthday the day before) and wore a beautiful sparkly dress (borrowed from our friends) for an evening on the town. Mark looked very handsome and Kate very pretty, not to mention grown up.

 They had a wonderful time with each other and their tribe. Mark commented that the next time she gets dressed up for a dance, chances are it won't be his arm she's on! Oh how the years go by...let's hang on to them as long as we can!!!

Beautiful Girl

Dad and Daughter ready for a FUN night!

Final Picture before Departure

Kate's Y-Guides Tribe