Leave Hallie Alone...Poor Gracie

The other night Hallie was so tired and after dinner laid down to watch a show and within 5 minutes was asleep. The only problem was that Gracie was so sad to have to play by herself. She multiple times attempted to wake Hallie up to play so I did my best to keep Grace away so Hallie could rest. Once Gracie realized that she couldn't get to Hallie she sat on the floor and cried for about 3 minutes before she finally got up and played by herself until Hallie woke up. I love the stage that both girls are at they play so well together and are so fun to watch. 

Family Fun Night

We have been doing a "pom-pom" jar with Hallie. For every good deed, or doing chores with out being asked, eating all her dinner, keeping her panties dry, ect she gets a pom-pom and when she doesn't do those things she gets one taken away. She has been wanting to go to a trampoline place for a while so we told her once she got her jar full we would go. To be honest it took us all a little while to really get in the habit of being consistent with it but were getting better and it helps a lot. It just so happened that we had more to celebrate our lot funded and we were able to pay off our suburban on the same day so needless to say it was well deserved fun. Here's Hallie in the foam pit.

 Originally we didn't know what Gracie would think but decided with as active as she is she wouldn't sit on the sideline. It took her a while to warm up to the unstable ground but once she did we had to chase her to keep her close and safe.

 I attempted to get some pictures of the girls together the following 2 pics were as good as it gets when they are having so much fun.

 Gracie loved the little dodgeballs and it was quite funny to watch her try to carry multiple ones at a time.

 Hallie liked using the incline of the tramp as a slide...to each there own I suppose

 Gracie figured out how to climb up so she could slide to

After we had worn ourselves out we headed to Cherry Berry and got there just in the nick of time before they closed so we made out perfect mixes and headed for home. We had attempted to get a family picture while at the trampoline place but we failed so once we got home we tried and succeeded.  

 I said to Matt hurry and take the picture before Gracie realizes that Hallie has her ice cream...these pictures were taken about 5 seconds apart.

We had a great time and will go back soon. They said Mondays were one of their slowest nights and we were thrilled with that it made it easier to let the girls have some freedom without worrying about them getting ran over. Im so glad that we have the opportunity to take our girls to do fun things and hang out all together.

Matt's 29th b-day

It has always been a joke between Matt and I that he likes older women but now after 3 weeks wait we are once again the same age. Our last year of our 20's. I had the girls ready when Matt got home from work waiting for him to decide where to eat. Once he got home he asked if it would be ok to do Chinese take out and rent a movie. We were completely fine with that. We love nights at home taking it easy and with as much as Matt has been gone it was a great decision.  

Oh how this next year is going to be different and hard but will be worth it in the long run. After much discussion Matt has decided to go back to school and get his masters degree in business. One might think lots of people do that but those who know us well know we don't do anything the easy way so on top of going to school he will continue working full time at Wadman and he has just been asked to teach 2 classes this coming fall after teaching just one for the last 2 years. Im a little concerned to say the least for him, me, and the girls but its what were all supposed to be doing so we will make it through.We love him for all he sacrifices for us.

1st Dance Class

Hallie started dance classes this week after wanting to start them for months. She really does have a natural talent and rhythm when it comes to music and movement. She is taking at Energy Dance studio and is in tap/ballet/jazz class so she gets a little of everything. About a week before I took her to go pick out some dance clothes and tap shoes she asked the entire week when she coudl wear them and pretended to go to dance in them until the day came for her to go. She was so excited to go all day she asked when it was time. I was a little nervous about how she would take direction for her dancing at home we just do "freestyle" without any real direction but it ended up being in vain she listened well and had a blast. I stayed and waited in the waiting room just to make sure she was ok being left but I realized shortly after they started she would be fine. I'm excited and sad for this next step in our lives I would like my little girls to stay little forever.

Superbowl Fun/Matt B-day

The Superbowl usually marks the week of Matt's birthday also so it often happens that we celebrate it together. This year was no different lucky for us since having my family move here it has made parties a lot more fun and Sunday was no exception. We decided to do dinner and of coarse your favorite football food. We usually don't really watch the game but this year the 49ers were playing(we grew up cheering for them) so this year we really watched the game. After eating some "real" food we settled into watch the game and eat snacks. Gracie has learned how to pull a fishy face which is so cute but I cant seem to catch a great picture of it but here is a partial and I will keep trying.

 Hallie loves Kimber and she is so attentive and loving with her.

 My sweet birthday man who requested twix pie that did not disappoint....thanks Pinterest. Note to self next time take it out of the fridge sooner the caramel was a little hard til it had been out of the fridge about an hour.

 The kids played so well Hallie and Rigden pretty much entertained themselves so we could watch the game and relax

Then there is this sweet boy who couldn't get any cuter. He is so mellow and go with the flow we each got a chance to love on those sweet little chubby cheeks of his but just like our kids he is getting to big to fast and turns 4 months this week.

Nic was a good sport and let Hallie sit by her for part of the game while holding Luke and also being 9 months prego. Only 5 weeks til I get to meet this sweet baby girl....Im so excited the 1st one on my side.

We had a great time with cheering, eating, relaxing, and laughing. I love my sisters and the fact they live close just makes it that much better. Can't wait to celebrate Matt's birthday again later this week.

Fancy Date Night

So with the titles that Matt holds at work as well as at Weber State it often means that we end up at dinners that I feel very out of place being but the food is usually amazing. If nothing else its free dinner date night.

 I have to take a few pictures to show how amazing the food was but to say it doesnt do the  food truly no justice

Maceys Fieldtrip

For February's field trip we were able to go to Maceys and have a tour of the store and how they do a couple different things. We first went to the photo area where they took the most awful picture of all the kids so I just threw it away and then headed to the deli they showed the kids how they cut and vacuum pack cheese. Next we went to the bakery and put on our hair nets. They showed the kids where they made doughnuts and glaze them as well as bake cookies in a giant oven and then they got cookies to eat.  They even got a coupon for a free doughnut and ice cream cone.

 Next was the fruit/veggies they showed the kids some of the rare fruits they carry. They got coupons for a free banana

Then the meat and dairy department with coupons for a string cheese. The kids were a little hesitant to go in the fridge and freezer for fear we would shut them in. They had a great time and I was very impressed with how many things they gave the kids. To end they gave them a bag with a coloring book, capri sun, and rice krispie treat. Im enjoying preschool and the things it is exposing Hallie too while I still get to be a part.