Morgan is my little entrepreneur. She started making jewelry and other crafts for sale. Most are under 10 cents, although sometimes she runs a sale that is "name your own price except zero."
No one can resist this adorable little saleswoman.
Charlie decided to get in on the action by renting his rubiks cubes.
My cousin, Becky, came in town for her birthday. My sisters and my mom met her for dinner. It was a laughter-filled evening.
I have been wanting to perform at a local open mic for months. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a local open mic. So I created my own. I asked a coffee shop owner that I know if I could play at her store. I ended up playing a 90 minute set for friends and family. It was thrilling, and fun, and very gratifying. So much so that I am going to do it again this Friday!!
Morgan was my biggest fan. She listened attentively to every song and even danced along in her seat.
Speaking of Morgan, she has started soccer classes at Lil Kickers and loves it! (I didn't tell her to pose this way. That is 100% authentic sass.)
We all gathered at Grandma's house to watch the Super Bowl.
Charlie was the only one rooting for the Panthers.
We had our first snow day this month.
They built their own forts and had a snowball fight. Girls against Boys.
I swear this girl never stops cartwheeling!
We tried out the molds I gave them for Christmas to build some impressive walls.
I made a resolution to get caught up on my photo books. I wanted to make a photo book for each year I've been a mom. I had zero at the start of this year. Now I have 8 :) My favorite part is seeing the kids enjoying them.
If you come to my house, please ask to see one. I've put lots of blood, sweat and tears into them and they were made to be looked at.
Mark and I went to a concert on the day before Valentine's Day. We saw Steve Poltz- a very entertaining singer song writer. He did not disappoint.
After the show I bought his CD and told him that I had covered one of his songs at my coffee shop gig. He seemed honored.
On Valentine's Day, I decorated the kitchen and wrapped small gifts for the kids. We ate our meals on heart shaped plates. They were thrilled.
Charlie loves his baseball and football cards and is learning a lot of stats.
We had another snow day this month and continued perfecting our fort-making skills.
Our snow days also consist of some quiet moments which make me smile.
Uncle David moved back to Cincinnati this month. We are so, so happy to have him back. We decided to surprise Grandpa by having him arrive two days early (on Grandpa's birthday). He thought he was opening the door for the pizza man.
Happy Birthday, Grandpa!!
Charlie dressed up as the Most Eligible Bachelor for Superhero day at school.
I couldn't resist photographing this scene when I stumbled upon the kids playing twister. Morgan was the spinner.
Morgan does not go to preschool on Fridays so she alternates going to Grandpa's house and staying home with mommy. On this particular Friday, we had a hairstyle challenge.
The kids had some money burning a hole in their pockets so we stopped by Target after soccer class one week.
We had a very warm day sneak up on us in February. The whole family took advantage of it and played outside.
We even dragged the bikes and scooter out of the shed.
As I said, this year we had an extra day in February. Morgan informed me that she would be nine on the next leap year. I'm not gonna lie- that freaked me out.
