Father's Day

Just like Mother's Day, the A team was up early 5:30 pacing around to give Daddy the gifts they made him.  I got out of bed at 7 and let them go in and attack him. Then 'we' sent him back to bed so we could make breakfast in bed.  The girls enjoyed arguing over who stirred the waffle batter. 

And Adam insisted Daddy needed scrambled eggs. 

After some debate, Todd decided he wanted to go back to The Wild.  We didn't realize the forecast was 95 degrees😩 but besides Ellie melting we had fun.  Adam was fascinated by watching them feed the alligators.  I couldn't stop thinking of that poor baby in Florida and kept shooing my kids from the railing.  He also loved when they fed the baby tiger with a bottle. It was pretty cute. 

This place is great because the kids can feed so many of the animals. 

And the girls were excited to feed the giraffe.  Adam had been scared last time but did it this time. 

I still don't like his big black tongue, Mom.  I don't blame you kid. 

We didn't spend long in the bouncy area because it was so hot and the kids got sno cones the older two player with and Ellie ATE EVERY BITE.  And then Daddy took them for ice cream for dinner telling me it's his day his choice. True. 

Valentine's Day 2016

 Abbey was SO excited for Valentine's Day.  Well, she gets excited for all holidays.  But I think she likes it because it's right before her birthday. She will tell you February is her favorite season 😊

We made cupcakes for Daddy and I surprised them each with a little gift.

I love this picture ❤️

And this. These are actually on Valentune's.

These are from the 12th

Abbey had her program at school.  She was SO excited.

On Valentine's Day we went to our first movie as a family of 5.  Kung Fu Panda 3.  Family date!

Monday

I feel cranky.  Getting up at around 5 most days doesn't help.  Now I just want to go to bed.  Ellie went to bed late And woke up early and I think I have her sleeping again while I'm on this stupid bike that seems to make me fatter while the bird yells at me and gives me a headache.

Three weeks left of school.  Adam put on a show this morning and Abbey started screaming her head off.  Apparently she was told at school it was a baby show.  She also screamed at me the other day she doesn't want to be different anymore.  And the self awareness and struggle begins.  I teach them all the time to celebrate difference I hope it helps her through this.  Running off to school.

And walking slowly up the stairs so he doesn't fall.  Night and day.  The days can be slow but the years are starting to fly.

The Evil Malficent

 Played dress up one day over the winter.  I couldn't get her to cooperate too much but we had a little fun. I thought she made a great little cute villain.

 Maybe not quite evil.

 Abbey got jealous and wanted to be involved she immediately dressed herself as Sleeping Beauty.

 Act like you're casting an evil spell on Abbey! She was happy to comply with THAT!

 Every evil witch must relax with her blankey when she's done.