Snow and RSV

The weather this week has been crazy! We got about 8 inches of snow and it has been so cold all week! The week started with a trip to the doctor, the kids both have RSV so even though it would have been great days to play in the snow but because the kids had to stay inside and get well! The kids have done really well playing together and keeping each other busy even though they couldn't get out and play.

We painted a Happy Valentines Day sign...

We watched a lot of movies!

One of the funniest things in our house these days are Lilly's dance class - and I don't mean the one she goes to...

She plays the keyboard for the dogs and says "Now Siggy shake hands...now bounce on knees..." and when the music stops she says "OK SIGGY TRY AGAIN!" I feel like I am living in an aerobics studio somedays! haha

The kids found all kinds of things to do since they couldn't get outside. Lilly didn't want to take off her pj's. I would try and she would yell "NO - PJS!" so we all stayed in our PJs!

Biggie has figured out how to get himself onto the sofa and sit. And he is SO proud of himself every time he does it. I keep walking into the living room and he is just sitting there as if it is totally normal! haha

Since the kids couldn't play with us in the snow, we brought our dog children out in the snow and played while the kids slept.

Today the kids finally made a turn for the better and we had to get out of the house. We had great intentions to head out and after only going about 4 miles in 45 minutes and the blvd being a sheet of ice we made a turn into Walmart and bought games. Still not making it out of Maumelle! haha

Pinckney and I's first valentines day I made this heart cake, so like the last 9 valentines I made it again.

Flash Dance

Lilly was getting ready for dance on Monday and decided that she wanted to wear 2 bows - 1 ponytail :) I think she pulled it off. HA!

Spring in January?

This weekend we were blessed with sunny days in the 70s. It was perfect for the horse track on Saturday and playing outside with the kids on Sunday. We were able to paint, go for bike rides, play with the dogs and even open the sand box back up. Here are a few pics from the day.

30 and holding

This year was my 30th birthday, I was totally dreading turning 30 for some reason but it turned out to be a pretty great weekend. Lilly spent the day saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY" which is so sweet to hear and how can you hate a day when you hear that! Pinckney was on the road this week so I went out with the girls that night which was a lot of fun. The over the weekend he and I went to Hot Springs to the horse races and we had a blast! I didn't get as many photos as I would usually but here are a few from the weekend.

For some reason biggie hates to have his diaper changed, so Lilly has started the SWEETEST thing, if he starts screaming (which is almost every time) she climbs up on a chair kisses his forehead and says over and over "sissy here, sissy here" It is really so sweet!

We woke up to a great surprise!! Marianna put balloons on our mailbox and brought over a sonic drink and cookie cake for breakfast - i mean does it get much better?!

Then later that day, these arrived, I guess if he couldn't be here beautiful flowers will do:).

Such a Lady

For Lilly's birthday she received two beautiful purses:). She now doesn't go ANYWHERE without her purse! She always has it filled to top with anything she might need for the day.

I am not sure it I have mentioned what the kids do when the other is sleeping in their rooms. They wait...

When Bigs is taking his morning nap Lilly will either try to open the door and go in or she waits at the door and occasionally knocks. If Lilly is still sleeping as soon as he gets up, then he runs to her door and tries to get in.

Baby Baby Baby oooohhhh

Over Christmas Biggie got a new name - Bieber - as in Justin Beeber. We quickly realized that he is rockin the Bieber hair! You be the judge....

The real Justin Bieber...

The little Bieber

As for Lilly, she is really enjoying dressing like a princess.

She is loving dressing up so much that yesterday to Walmart she wore the tutu from her dance recital, the tutu skirt cousin Vivie gave her, her pjs, her new rain coat, and her black patent leather dress shoes. Like i said it just wasn't worth the fight of trying to change her clothes! haha

Let it snow, Let it snow!

Dzia Dzia, Pinckney, Lilly and I went out on Christmas day to play in the snow for awhile.

Christmas in South Bend

This year we headed to South Bend to spend Christmas with the Ruszkowski's. We had such a great time! We ate Sunny Italy food, we had a party on Christmas Eve, Father Dave said mass at maw maws house, we made snow angels, met Santa Claus, opened lots and lots of presents and rode on the sled.

Get ready for picture overload! And I am still missing a few I will add later haha.

Have you ever seen such a cute elf?!

Christmas Eve we spent with all of the Ruszkowski's and after we opened presents and had dinner Santa came! The kids loved it! Lilly decided she wanted to get close to him but still not close enough for him to touch her haha.

Biggie of course was a hit with all the ladies. As the night went on and he got more tired it just about took all 4 of us!! haha

Lilly of course wanted to wear the tutu that cousin Vivie gave her.

and the hat, gloves, and scarf that Grandma Rutz gave her..

then Pinckney decided to wear it haha

It is always fun to see what the Aunts and Uncles get every year. As you can see they think it is pretty funny as well!!

I have gotten a photo of the kids every year sleeping waiting for Santa...

When we woke up Christmas morning, SANTA HAD COME!!

MiMi and Lilly had several tea parties!

He even left some fun hats for us all to wear!

That afternoon there was alot of good snow on the ground so Lilly, Pinckney, Dzia Dzia and I took the sled for a ride and when we came back what is the best thing on cold days..hot chocolate!!

We were sad to have to leave, Maw Maw house was probably thankful after the tornado we brought with us haha. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful family.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!