Feelin' good

After a week of being confined to our house...Everyone seems to be doing great! We got outside today and enjoyed this beautiful weather. First we had a photo shoot and then the girls played in the sandbox. Taylor had her third art club meeting today. She is really having fun with that. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Twin sicknesses

Everything in our house happens in doubles...even sicknesses...Now Ashley is sick with the stomach bug. Let's just hope Taylor isn't next!

Bugs...has a stomach bug!

Madison...aka "bugs" has been sick for the past two days! She has a stomach virus that she just can't get rid of. Sunday she had to watch from the window as Ashley got to play outside with her friends. That broke my heart! Little miss "boss" told Ashley that from now on she has to stay inside and wait for her to feel better. Oh well let's hope she gets better soon!!!

Grandparents and Glasses

I guess we can all see where Taylor got her "eyes" from!

Rain, Rain...Go Away

No, you are not seeing things....my husband is growing a beard! I have to laugh as I see the pictures of a few weekends back when his brother was in town. Zak surprised us all with a beard...and it looks like Jon is following his footsteps! The only difference you might ask.... would be their shirts/or choice of College Basketball teams!

Zak

Brownies for Daddy

Jon has been traveling A LOT!! So much so, he was out of town on his birthday! In the past three weeks he has only been home on the weekends. Which makes me...Stressed Out! The girls wanted to surprise Jon and bake him birthday brownies when he came home. They made a huge mess but had lots of fun! Jon loved it and the brownies were delicious~

Photo Shoot

Ashley..................Madison

Many of you already know...but I finally got my new camera...the one I have been wanting since before Christmas. I am so excited, I can't stop taking pictures. My family is getting a little sick of it. Taylor has had enough and has started hiding whenever I come around. Madison and Ashley are still allowing me to take pictures. So here is our photo shoot from today. ENJOY!

Madison

Ashley

Madison

Ashley

And last but not least...my favorite!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Jon!

** I will post pictures after we celebrate this weekend!!**

Spring is here!

We have enjoyed these past few days of gorgeous weather. Spring is my favorite time of the year. However, it is always busy!! Softball started up this past weekend. This is Taylor's first year in the older league. She is now in the 10 and under league. I am anxious to see how she does. Taylor loves playing softball this is just a big adjustment. I think it is a lot more competitive than we have been use to.


Also, Taylor got her glasses this past weekend. She has trouble seeing far away. When she put her glasses on for the first time she was amazed at all the thing she could see. I don't think she realized how bad her eyes were until she could see. I think they look cute on her!


Finally, today we enjoyed this beautiful 80 degree day by having a picnic in the park. Taylor had the day out of school (teacher workday) so after the girls got out of preschool...we got lunch and went to the park. I think lots of other parents had the same idea because it was crowded! We had a wonderful time and that made for a great afternoon nap!

Dr. Seuss...Pajama Party

This week at school the girls were celebrating Dr. Seuss week. They have read stories and made some really cute crafts (hats) representing Dr. Seuss. Madison and Ashley have really enjoyed that. Today they had a pajama party and got to watch Horton Hears a who!!...and eat popcorn!

Snowman in a box

Earlier in the season I really wanted snow...now I am ready for Spring! However today we had yet ANOTHER snow day! This is the first snow day Jon has had off. So I let him experience getting everyone dressed for the snow...all the layers...getting all the fingers in the gloves (yes it is harder than you think).. remembering the hats...getting ALL this done (x 3 kids) just to hear they need to go to the bathroom before you even get outside. Finally, they got outside and worked on making a snowman. I found a picture of Taylor's first snowman from 2004....

Funny I know...At that time we were searching all over the house to find the eyes, buttons, nose, wig..(Jon's idea)
But now things are easier. They actually make snowman kits! Thanks to the snowman in a box...


Here is the New and improved Collins 2009 Snowman!!!