Swimming!

The girls decided to go swimming in Grandma and Granddaddy's pool!

Florida!

Yesterday we flew to Florida and...

today we enjoyed the sunshine!

What I like about English...

Madison's assignment said, "write about what you like about English." Here is what she wrote:

What I like about English!

I like English because mommy and daddy speak English. My whole family speaks English. ;)

Movie and Pedicures

Today we took the girls to the movies to see The Secret World of Arrietty. We all really enjoyed the movie.

After the movie, the girls and I went to get pedicures. Madison enjoyed the massage chair while she soaked her feet.

Madison's pretty pink toes!

Now our feet will be ready for sandals.

Florida here we come!

Jocelyn's pretty purple toes!

Virginia Zoological Park!

Today we went to the Zoo in Norfolk!

The girls wanted to show Daddy the new tiger exhibit.

My animals!

The cute animals at the zoo!

We enjoyed the beautiful weather today, since a big storm is heading our way tomorrow.

Our day got even better when we got these chocolate covered strawberries from Uncle Kyle!

Mardi Gras Party!

The girls enjoyed making their own Mardi Gras masks to wear to the squadron party tonight.

Madison made an eagle mask!

Jocelyn made a butterfly mask!

Happy 33rd Valentine Birthday!

Today I celebrated my 33rd Valentine Birthday!

The girls surprised me with a birthday banner and homemade cards. I enjoyed spending my birthday doing the things I LOVE like being a mom, teacher and wife.

Clay got all of his girls these beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day!

Clay and the girls made me a delicious "surf and turf" birthday dinner!

They got me this cute "Air Force Wife" t-shirt and gave me permission to go on a shopping spree for new clothes with my mom when we head to Florida next week.

The girls have been learning to brainstorm and web, so today they made a special one for Daddy.

We love Daddy because...

he loves God.

he works hard to provide for us.

he is a great husband and father.

he is a hero.

he loves us.

he is a great daddy.

he gives good snuggles.

he is very good at reading books.

he gave me a big head.

he gives good back rubs.

he is very smart.

Our Valentine to You!

I love...

I asked the girls to write about what they LOVE in their journals.

Here is what they wrote:

Madison wrote:

I love Mommy, Jesus and my family too. I love my Bible so much.

Jocelyn wrote:

I love Jesus, my Bible, my family, singing, daddy doll, mommy's baby book, ladybugs and sock monkey.

I love my girls! I am so thankful that I get to be their mommy and their teacher. I pray that they will always LOVE Jesus, the Bible and their family!

Another Valentine's Day Package!

The girls were thrilled to find another Valentine's Day package at our door today. This time it was from Grandma Cathy (Jocelyn's birth grandmother).

Jocelyn LOVES her new bear that she named Snuggle Bear!

Madison named her new bear Sweetheart!

They each got a cute heart shaped box of candy.

Jocelyn couldn't wait to start eating the marshmallows.

Thank you, Grandma Cathy!

We love you and our Valentine's Day gifts!

I love how Madison's mouth is FULL of marshmallows in this picture. ;)

The girls also got Valentine's Day cards and money in the mail from Mimi.

Thank you, Mimi! We love you and can't wait to go shopping!

Snow Day!

The girls were thrilled to see more snow on the ground this morning when they woke up.

Madison was the first one dressed and ready to go outside and play in the snow.

The snow was melting fast, so she attempted to make a...

tiny snowman!

Madison's footprints in the snow!

Jocelyn finally got bundled up and headed outside to play.

We are so happy that it finally snowed!

First Snow of the Winter!

The girls have been waiting all Winter for it to SNOW! They were thrilled this evening when the rain turned to snow. They couldn't wait to go outside and play in the snow.

Madison's snowball!

Jocelyn's snowball!

They are hoping there will be more snow on the ground when they wake up in the morning.

Valentine Gifts from Grandparents!

The girls were excited to find a Valentine's Day package from Granddaddy and Grandma sitting at the door today.

They love their new heart robes!

Thank you, Grandma and Granddaddy! We love you!!!

They were also thrilled when they went to the mailbox and found Valentine's Day cards and money from Nana and Pop!

Thank you, Nana and Pop! We love you and are looking forward to going shopping!!!