Calling All Happy Campers

It's a campfire party!  Unfortunately, this campfire party fell on the iciest weekend we've seen in a long time!  Oh well, the party must go on!

The girls drew the picture for the invitation, and I added all of the party details on top of it!  

Jane and Sydney knew that everyone wouldn't be able to make it to the party due to the weather, but they were still excited.  

These four had a bit of cabin fever, I think!

When the guests arrived, we started by making bug jars.  The kids decorated the jars with paint pens.

Then it was time for a hot dog picnic on the blankets.  In my original plan, we were going to do all of this outside, but Mother Nature had a different plan!

We made s'mores outside by the fire, and then headed inside for another craft.  This time we made pine cone Christmas tree ornaments.

We had campfire cake and ice cream!

And then we headed upstairs to the tent in the toy room to open presents.

We passed out party favors, and everyone headed home.  The girls were still excited because that meant it was time for grandparent presents!  

Despite the weather, we had a great time.  I couldn't help but wonder if we should've gone with a Frozen themed party?!?!

Happy Birthday to Jane and Sydney!

3 Months Old

One Year Old

 

Two Years Old

Three Years Old 

Four Years Old

Five Years Old

...and TODAY they are SIX!  

Happy birthday to my sweet Jane and Sydney!  

My heart just might explode!

Thanksgiving Break

The girls had the whole week off for Thanksgiving.  We squeezed in lots of activities.

We decorated for Christmas and welcomed Frank,

made homemade playdoh,

made cinnamon rolls,

and potty trained!

 Hooray!  

Graham is in undies during all waking hours!

Jane lost her first top tooth, and we went ice skating!

For Thanksgiving Day, we headed over to my parents' house. 

 Casey was in charge of cooking the turkey this year, and it was a success!

 

We had a ton of food, and my kid always enjoy playing with their cousin, Brody.  After the big meal, we decorated gingerbread houses while the boys watched the Cowboys game!

We made an array of masterpieces!!

Tomorrow, we're slated to go see Frozen!

It has been a fun-filled week!

Thanksgiving Feast

We were excited to join our kindergarteners for their Thanksgiving feast on Friday.  

Each class had their own feast and a little performance for the parents. Casey was able to be at the performances, which is always a plus!!

It's always fun to see the kids in their school environment.

The songs were really cute, and you could see that the kids had worked so hard.

Graham got in on the action too!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ready!

These four

are ready

for a

 

Thanksgiving break!

(And so is their mama!)

Too Big, Too Fast

Photographic evidence that Jane (and Sydney, for that matter) are getting too big, too fast. What's a mom to do?

Diamonds' Last Game

Today was the last soccer game of the season and the team party!  Coach Casey gave our girls a few last minute pointers.

Jane (10) and Sydney (5) have improved so much over the course of the season.  

Sydney scored two goals today.  She has come a long way in her understanding of the game.  She is aggressive and scrappy.

Jane is a great ball-handler, and she is really fast!

It was a cold, breezy morning, and these two were happy with the coffee hot chocolate that Emmy brought!

It has been a fun season watching these two play and watching Casey coach.

"Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle....GOOOOO Diamonds!"

After the game, it was time for the team party.  Each player had a chance to go up and receive their medal.  Their teammates and Casey would say some nice things about each girl. Jane seems to be enjoying the limelight!

Sydney didn't mind hearing all those nice things either!

It was a great season!  Go Diamonds!