Mardi Gras Fun!
The annual St. Anthony Mardi Gras party was again a success. We partied with clowns, a live band, and dancers. We also participated in the face painting, and making masks. The babies had fun with their mac and cheese while we feasted on chicken and sausage gumbo. The kids all loved the king cake.

This week the kids have been learning about ways of sacrificing as we are in the Lenten season. Ava and Matthew have decided for every sacrifice they make around the house (or good deed) they will donate a canned good to the Christian Care Center. After a day of this we now have no canned goods in our pantry. We will have to revise this plan a little.

Rachael had an exciting day at school on Tues. She got to have doughnuts with dad! She was very happy with this and wishes she could do this every morning.

Jake and Jillian enjoyed brushing their teeth. We had to pry the toothbrushes out of their hands before bed.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Valentine's Day/Snow

What a week! Ava and Matthew had their Valentine's party at Plano Super Bowl. First time bowlers for both of them. They did well and had tons of fun. Matthew got a strike which he was very proud of. Jake and Jillian had fun watching all the bowlers. They had more fun with their friends, twins Leah and Ella. Rachael was at preschool that day having her own Valentine Party. They ate McDonald's and had yummy Valentine cookies. They also passed out valentines to each other. Which we worked very hard on the night before. By the time we picked her up she was all tuckered out. That was not the end of the excitement. It started snowing during the night and continued to snow all day! We ended up with a record 12.5inches of snow! Friday, Matt got to stay home from work and we had fun in the snow. Other things that went on during this eventful week was Matthew lost another tooth. He was very pleased, especially when he awoke the next morning. Jillian has been more vocal using three word sentences. She has also discovered how many corn kernels she can shove in her ear. Thank goodness I only found two (I hope). Jake is Jake. He continues to be the instigator, and loves to make Jillian scream. Ava had a great week with her piano lessons. Mr Porter advanced her further in her lessons. She is very pleased with herself. Rachael is using the potty more and more. Still having some accidents but we're getting there.
Valentine's Day was nice. I made sour cream chicken enchiladas, salsa, guacamole, and veggies. Mom, Dad, and Uncle Chris came and feasted with us. We played dice after and decorated valentine cookies. Matt had a fire going, it was a relaxing day.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

January fun

January went by super fast as most days do. We started up again with schooling for Ava and Matthew. Rachael started back at preschool. The twins are all in the middle of everything. Gymnastics twice a month started up for Ava and Matthew. They seem to like it. Only complaint is that they are sore after, so I guess we are getting our money's worth. February is filled with lots of fun and events so I'll update as soon as I can.