Splashing in the Tub

Finding you can splash in the tub is pretty cool

Backsplash

While building the house there were a few thing put on the back burner because basically Matt and I were exhausted and tired of making decisions. By the time we got around to them the trade workers had already completed their work so we decided to complete them ourselves. The back splash was one of them. We had a hard time deciding on a back splash but finally found something we liked.

Matt started the accent piece Friday after work. He made some great progress. 

Saturday Matt had to go help a coworker fix a dishwasher counter so the girls and I finished getting the tile put on the wall. I have never ran a tile saw but it wasn't to bad and the girls were great help. By the time Matt got home we were pretty much finished. I love when I get a chance to try something new and see how impressed Matt is with me..lol. We then had to let it sit and ended up leaving it until Monday and then grouted it in. I think it turned out to be a great look for us.

I also took my counter pieces and painted them the accent colors. I think they add a great pop of color against the neutral tile. That way when we want to change it up it should be pretty easy

Happy 32nd Birthday

For Matt's birthday we had Ashlee and the kids over(Dave was out of town). We made eggs and pancakes. Matt was able to get his garage organized and we just took it easy.

Ashlee brought over some of these cakes to eat after pancakes...they were super yummy.

The girls were super excited to give Matt his gifts and I think we pulled off a few good surprises. We love Matt and everything he is to our family. 

100 Days of School & Parent Teacher

Hallie celebrated her 100th day of school. They invited the kids to dress up like an old person and this is as dressed up as Hallie wanted to be so we went with it. She is loving school and no surprise she is great at it. She picks up on things so quickly. I can't believe how fast she is growing and changing

Here are some of the projects she has been working on at school

Gracie the Super Reader

Gracie recently has found her love for books. I really couldn't ask for her to love anything better. We spend a fair amount of time reading throughout the day. And in the times I'm busy I often find her "reading" them herself. I don't think it will be long before she starts reading and she is thrilled.

Em's 1st Pancake

Em has been slow to really take to all types of food and even a little more hesitant to eat food with chunks in it. I have just tried to follow her cues and it seems to be working for her. Now I find myself having a difficult time deciding what to feed her. Pancakes seemed like a good something to try and she loved it. Pancakes are a frequent go to for her. She has started grunting when she wants more of something or if she is done with a certain item. It can be quite confusion but we are making it work for us. It's so fun to watch her learn, grow, and explore.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Em has decided that she thinks lots of things are funny these days. There isn't a bad day that isn't brightened by her smiles and giggles. I love how each of our girls has added a light in our lives in their own way.

We have really been enjoying our wii that we bought the girls for Christmas. It has been a good way to have some physical activity in a warm space while its still winter outside. I love to watch the girls and how much they have learned and even the confidence they have gained from it.