Mardi Gras birthday!

Not too sure she likes the look!

Little help from daddy

Lu loved the mask and beads

Gan and Pod with Lu

I know not the best picture but had to get a family shot

We celebrated Violet's second birthday Mardi Gras style. We were happy my parents were able to come up and spend the weekend with us. A few neighbors and friends were also able to celebrate this special day too! I can't believe she is TWO!

Violet is such an angel and I am so thankful for her! I can't imagine life without her. My girls are really beginning to enjoy the joys (and drama) of sisterhood.

LOVE YOU, VILEY!

look who's growing up!

So Friday morning Viley decided she was using the potty! I was taken back since Lu was 3 before we were at this point. Now I won't say we are committed to this but she is realizing she needs to go and will let us know. She really is disappointed when she doens't actually have to go but I am proud of her for trying! this will keep things interesting around here!

Lu's friend

We enjoyed our Friday with Lu's friend, Carly. Lu has become a good host for her friends and has enjoyed them coming over and playing. Viley did much better with Carly! I just love listening and watching them play together!

our hawk

While waiting our Lu's friend to come over our hawk came by. Lu has named him "hawky"

Making pasta

Wanted to share one of our favorite new things to do...making pasta. We have been doing this for a few months and getting pretty good. Nothing better than fresh pasta!

Usually, both girls help us out but yesterday Viley took a nap after our snow fun.

They love playing with the dough and sampling.

SNOW 2010

We got our first snow over the weekend. The most fun was Jason was able to be home and enjoy it with us! When Lu saw the snow she said "oh daddy, thank you!"

All Violet could say was "snow".

It was pretty and the girls had a blast playing in it!

It's fun to pull out hats, gloves and big coats.

Lu loves her under armor and didn't want to take it off!

And Violet loved trying on hats and scarfs...but refused to wear them outside!

Another high point...I saw my first snow plow!