Wednesday, January 29, 2014

SNOW Day 2 0 1 4

It's a snow day here in NC and that means taking the sleds to the golf course for some fun with friends.



Ready for some snow fun



Happy car!


On the hill!



Friends






Sledders




Teens!



Thursday, January 23, 2014

Random

A bit of random info for the blog today. 

Lily took her Spanish exam last week and the results determined if she would receive high school credit for her Spanish classes in middle school. I'm happy to report she passed! We were all thrilled for her on Saturday night when her teacher emailed with the information. 

Shelly has had a persistent cough for about three weeks. We went to the doctor on Monday and she was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. So, the great parent award goes to me for letting it go so long before we hit the pediatrician's office! I felt terrible but have heard that there isn't much to do for a cough and was reluctant to go to the doctor. Hoping she will be on the mend soon. 

The girls and I went to see Frozen awhile back and I just loved it. We all did. Lily went back to see it on Monday and she is obsessed. I love the story of the two sisters...sweet and strong girls. And the music is fantastic. 







We have some acquaintances who have been dealing with some health issues. Thinking of them and how quickly life can change. Prayers. 

This cold weather has been crazy. The girls were out of school for three days (holiday/teacher work days) and then went into school on a two hour delay due to the weather. It was 18* this morning. Brrr!

As a family, we put together a 750 piece puzzle! It took us quite awhile but was super satisfying once it was done. We let the finished puzzle sit on the coffee table for several days. Then the girls decided it was time to open another puzzle. This time it's only 550 pieces!

John and I loving the game, Catan! John's mom got it for us for Christmas and we are constantly trying to get the girls to play. So fun. 



The girls are starting their second semester today! Wow, time has flown by and before I know it Shelly will be in her last year of elementary school and Lily will be in high school. 







Monday, January 20, 2014

Birthday Candles and a Special Letter



Forgot to add the little video of Shelly blowing out her candles on her cookie cake.

And wanted to share a follow up to the bracelet money that Shelly donated to the Susan G. Komen breast cancer fund. I was so impressed that they commented on the bracelets and it wasn't just a form letter. It meant so much to Shelly and it brought a tear to our eyes. Sweet.


Saturday, January 18, 2014

The Tenth Birthday

Shelly had a fun day on her 10th. She woke up to a chocolate doughnut with a candle in it. And lots of 10s all over the house!!!












I brought doughnuts to school for her class at lunch time. Sprinkle doughnuts for everyone!!!!

And once she got home she opened her gifts. 


A homemade card from us

Admiring her gifts
Bathing suit in January

Cards from family





Another Loom case!!!

collage craft

Gymnast shirt from Lily

New iPod case

Sisters

Girlie Nerf gun

Bow and arrow---watch out!!!




Lavender filled stuffed cat



Sculpey clay


Cool cat shirt from the Pratts

After gifts, it was time to head to Red Robin for her celebration dinner. YUMMMM!



Ready for dinner




And she finished off the evening with her cookie cake. Happy Birthday, Shelly!!!
After shower and ready for her cookie cake


Thursday, January 16, 2014

Happy Birthday, Sweet Shelly

She did it!! Shelly made it to the double digits. She is 10 today!!!! I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. She was born via c-section due to a slightly dramatic ultrasound that identified her positioning to be a little scary. But, when Shelly arrived she was just the sweetest little thing and she helped to make our family feel finished.
Sweet baby Shelly

Lily & Shelly meet

Daddy and Shelly at the hospital

Cutie








Shelly is quiet and loving and very funny. She is very adept at fine motor skills and she can loom more bracelets than anyone I know. Shelly is a master at fixing her hair and she loves to help and bake. She can always manage to make someone else feel better when you're around her. She loves her kitty cat and accepts her when the cat isn't being on her best behavior. Shelly is one of the nicest and most loving people I know.











We love her dearly and are so excited to have a 10 year old!!!