Day to Day February 2013

As I look back at my February picture files, I realize it was quite the low key month! 

A day of - "I don't need to take a nap, Mommy," which always has my answer as, "You can have quiet time in your room." Which led to this. Sweet thing. Mommies know. She'll learn one day!

 My two at our church's Shrove Tuesday (the start of Mardi Gras/Lent) supper.

 Valentine's Day breakfast - doughnuts. This is QUITE a treat for my kids!

 Drew, as determined as any second child, learned to put on his own clothes, or at least learned to get some clothes on his body. Here, he has a pajama top on his legs. Bless him. I love it.

 My baby after church one Sunday -

 I had to document the outfit, as Daddy was already starting on, "He's too old for this." Sigh.

 And my girl, with her hair a hot mess, I loved this dress on her. So classic.

 Nothing in this world like a sleeping baby.

 And Mimi made Addie Kate another dress! I'm so glad she loves them as much as I do!

It was trunk show season, so I made Addie Kate try clothes on. She loves it (sarcasm here) - I bribe her with one M&M per outfit. Bless her. That is a treat for her. Drew would want the entire bag.

 When she was little, pink overalls were absolutely adorable on her. Of course she wouldn't let me put her in them once she turned about three. These were entirely too little, but I just had to have one more picture.

 And this was my dress. My cousins and I all had one, and we all had a picture taken together in them.  (Which back in the 80's was a huge deal!)

 I did get one outfit on Drew. I'll miss these I know. 

Tommy was out of town, and as we were getting ready for school one morning, we heard the loudest BOOM we have ever heard. He had just installed shelving in the garage, so I thought that was what it was. Addie Kate said, "I hope it didn't fall on the car!" That thought hadn't even crossed my mind! I was afraid to open the door, and when I did, I saw nothing. When I opened the garage door, I saw this. I had to move it myself just enough to back out of the garage. My sweet daddy came over and cut it into moveable sized pieces later that day. Geez! I'm glad it didn't fall on the house!!!

We went to Greenville for William's birthday. It was at Pump It Up - where I think we have been to and had probably 10 birthdays and the kids never tire of it!

 I love how my two, in a crowd (especially Drew), stick together and hold hands. Addie Kate is a great protector, and Drew really looks up to her and relies on her for strength and protection. I love it.

When we bought this house, it had an amazing tree house. Super tall so our kids don't get to use it without us there. When they people moved out, they took the slide with them (and now we know why - a slide this tall is over $400.). It also didn't have a swing set on it, which is our two's favorite thing. So Tommy built one on it and the kids were over the MOON when it was finished! (As you can see - outside playing in the dark - they just couldn't wait!) 

We eat at Shealy's so much... this time deserved a picture apparently. 

 

I thought AK's poncho was cute... And I love Drew in this sweet little jacket. It has pom poms on the hood! 

 A trip somewhere.... and Drew HATES riding in the car. This trip he learned, and taught us, that he is determined enough to get out of his shoulder straps. Great. Always nice to see when you're driving 70+ miles per hour down the interstate.

 And Addie Kate.... I don't think a booster is near as comfy to sleep in as a car seat.

 Addie Kate wrote all of her own Valentine's this year, without my help. Bless her, she is growing so much. And I am beyond proud.

 I love to walk in and see my kids sleeping in the most awkward positions.

We had Audrey's birthday party. Valeri did such a cute job! It was a cooking party so Addie Kate was in heaven! (Although she hated her shoes and had a huge hissy fit in their front yard over them. For. The. Love.)

 Drew loves wearing hats, so he kept his chef hat on almost the whole time. And I wish these pictures showed just how cute that hat was on him. (Maybe I should use my real camera?)

Again, clinging to each other in a crowd. I dearly love it. It's everything I have ever prayed for!

And that was February - a pretty low key month. One of the best kinds!