Mimi and Papa took us to Build a Bear on Sunday afternoon. It was a new experience for us. They had bought Ivy one on black Friday while they were there with the Rhoads so little sister watched Leia to learn what to do next time. Leia got to pick out what she wanted to… Continue reading Build a Bear
Tuesday, everyone and everything was packed and loaded in the car before 5:30 (our goal was to leave then). We pulled out of the garage at 5:20 (it was just 10 minutes but that is HUGE in our household). It was the first year Chris has not been bothered or tired after the drive; the… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2012
Yesterday we spent the day at Mimi and Papa’s house (thankful they live close and enjoy having family there since its our normal weekend event). When we started to leave Leia asked if she could spend the night since Sara and Katie were staying. Of course we let her, even though every other time we’ve… Continue reading Ivy loves her sissy!
Mom, Stacy, and I use to do so many things together! It has been over 4 years since the three of us have been able to spend a significant amount time just the girls. As we thought about what to get someone says she does not want anything, we decided to give her time. After… Continue reading Mother – Daughter Trip
Happy Birthday Mimi! Lisa and Stacy wanted Mimi to have a very special day, an ideal day. She is to the most loving, most thoughtful, and strongest woman we know! We are blessed to have her as our mom and have her part of our family! Unfortunately, Mimi could not take off since she was holding… Continue reading Mimi’s Birthday
Mimi called Wednesday morning and asked us if we wanted to meet her at the Galleria for some carousal fun. Of course Leia jumped on that offer. Both girls had a great time! Leia loved the carousal as always and running around it. Ivy liked riding the carousal but enjoyed walking around it just as much. Of… Continue reading Carousal Fun
Leia and Ivy had a big weekend! When we got home Deedee and Grandpa was waiting on the girls to play. They got to come for a short visit Saturday but the girls enjoyed getting to see them so much. Ivy showed off walking all over the house. Grandpa and Deedee got to see our yard makeover. Leia showed them… Continue reading Deedee and Grandpa’s Quick Visit
Our girls waited a whole year to go to back to Disney on Ice and already have told us they want to go again next year. They love it! All four enjoyed it as much (maybe more) than last year. Leia has been talking about it non-stop! Ivy stayed awake the whole time this year,… Continue reading Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove
What’s better than feeding yourself? Feeding your sister Leia used to fed her sister anything and Ivy just gobbled it up. Today Ivy started putting food bask into Leia’s mouth, maybe Leia will try a few new things
Last Halloween Lisa was off on maternity leave thus she got to spend the whole day with the girls. She took them to Mimi and Papa’s office, to the school party, daddy’s office, etc. This year she is stuck at the office so the girls had to go to their new school but they did… Continue reading Halloween 2012