Ellie's Outfit

Ellie decided to dress herself today. She is sporting a hot pink velvet dress (that seems to be a bit too short), a brown corduroy jacket, off-white tights, and her rain boots. The boots are really the only thing logical, since it is raining out today. Had to share...Billy & I got quite a laugh out of it.

How the kids pass time...

Because we've been inside so much...here is a look at what the kids tend to do these days...

1) Our morning begins with breakfast. If time allows, they get to enjoy it on the couch watching Clifford the Big Red Dog.
2) Jack has taken a particular liking to tools! Especially since Papa has been here every weekend working on the basement. He is quite the little helper and LOVES to play with anything that involves his tools and wood. His hat is a must!
3) Poor kid...when Ellie gets him away from the tools...she tends to play Barbies with him, or here put jewelry on him. At least she picked blue for him.
4) Ellie is just content being silly...as usual.

Jack's First Big Haircut

I recently took Jack to a salon here in town to get his first big haircut. Suzanne trimmed it a bit before the wedding back in December, but I wasn't ready for a "big boy" haircut yet. With his 2nd birthday coming at the end of March, and since I'll be getting his pictures taken, I decided it was time! It was getting quite long...and very unruly...so this is a much better look! I've posted a before and after look for you.

How to Beat Cabin Fever

With the weather nasty cold, blowing, snow, ice, etc....a few weeks ago, after a great idea from a friend (thanks, Hollie!), I decided to purchase a trampoline for the kids. As pictured, a mini-exercise one that fits quite nicely in the house. It's been in the living room the past month, but was recently moved to the basement (as we've made progress on the remodeling project).

They've also learned to take turns, while using a timer, which is a nice bonus.

Ellie Skiing

Towards the beginning of February, Tony took Ellie skiing to a little ski hill west of Boone. The weather was fantastic, but that made for a very busy day there. I sent them with the hopes of her getting into the free ski training, but all the classes were full. Tony, not being an experienced skier, tried to work with her himself. He said that didn't work out real well. They were back sooner than I had anticipated, b/c she got tired of falling down. Go figure! She also said that holding on to the rope to get up the hill hurt her hand. So she didn't have fun.

Hopefully we can try again next month...or maybe wait until next year again. We both agree that starting the kids young is best. But if she's non-compliant, what's a parent to do?