January 2016

It's been a low key month, which is really nice. We've had fun with friends, a few tantrums, some serious bed head, school accomplishments, colder weather, and lots of down time. I've enjoyed every minute of it all!

We had dinner and smores with our friends, the Barrys, a couple  of weeks ago. Mack and Claire had a blast with this toy. They are about 2 months apart in age. 

Ellie and Anna Beth (the Barry's oldest daughter) decided to run around in the drizzle with their umbrellas. I'm not sure where Emma and Maggie were during all of this. 

It finally got cold down here in south GA. Cold for us, at least. There was no snow or ice or anything, but it was cold enough for us to turn the heater on outside for the cats. They were all huddled together in this picture. From the furtherest away to closest in: Dash, Aspen, and of course, Freddie. 

What I deal with on a daily basis with this 2 year old. Major tantrums are a part of life. A part that I don't think I will look back and miss. 

We had trees cut down in our yard and it was, by far, the coolest thing that could have ever happened at our house according to Emma and Mack. They stayed glued to the windows every day. 

Worth decided to put the painting I gave him for Christmas in Mack's room. I think it looks perfect in there. 

Bed head - angle 1

Bed head - angle 2

Bed head with attitude. 

Poor thing, just another melt down for the day. Probably because  he wants to  lick the floor or throw his train against the wall, or pull Freddie's tail,  and I won't let him. I'm such a mean mom. 

"but PLEASE MOMMA!"  

I'm glad I mostly wear old t-shirts in the afternoon when these fits occur.  They don't call them the terrible 2s for nothing!

The girls are enjoying their kindles. Mack especially likes to go back and forth, letting Ellie read to him or watching Emma play sight word games. 

They are growing so fast. 

Ellie received a top reader award for 1st grade in her school. She got invited to a VSU basketball game for her achievements.

We ran into one of Emma's best friends, Julianne, while at the basketball game. These 2 were inseparable.

Jules and Emma posing it up with Blaze - the VSU mascot. 

Emma wanted a solo picture with Blaze. 

At halftime, they had all of the top readers stand when their elementary school was called. This is what Ellie did when they asked the Westside readers to stand. She was so proud of herself and her school! I see possible cheerleading in her future??!!! Her daddy and I are so proud of her!