Squealing and laughing at everything furry

We stopped at a happy, clean little petting zoo on our way back from California. Maddie fell in love with a Guinea pig and just wanted to sit and hold him the entire time. Jack ran around squealing and laughing at everything furry. These are the times when I feel guilty for not having pets because both of my kids are animal lovers. But they are so smelly! (The animals, not my kids.)

Presidents Day Weekend

We got to spend our three day weekend with Grandpa Rick at our happy place. Well....most of our happy place. Jack hates the beach. He is absolutely disgusted by the sand and refuses to touch it. He is much happier in the arms of somebody.

Will You Be My Valentine?

The story of how Josh and I met was featured in the city newspaper for a Valentine's Day special. I think it is a sweet story, and it is obvious that we were drawn to each other at a young age and for a very long time.  I love this man and that I am lucky to spend my life with him. 

I took Jack on a lunch date for Valentine's day. He brings me so much happiness. He is such a sweet and happy little guy.

Josh and I joined Maddie at her school for her class party. Jack was very mad that Maddie gave him a mustache for Valentine's Day. 

Josh surprised me with a trip to the Fine Arts Gallery at the Bellagio, Sushi, and the Absenthe show on the strip. He is getting very good at this romance thing.

Woodworking Hobby

I started a woodworking class through the community college. My brain was so fried and stressed out from law school that I wanted to do something active with my hands. I absolutely love it and I am annoyed that it is only one night a week. I'm trying to convince Josh that parking in the garage is really not that important and that it would be much better use of space to turn it into a woodworking shop.

I think my kids like my new hobby. Jack thinks Lowes is the greatest place on earth

and Maddie pulled out her little toolbox and made some creations for the family.

Growing Like a Weed

Jack has been growing so much lately. He started walking (finally) and learning animal sounds. I enjoy him and his cuteness so much. He brought home this adorable penguin picture from school. I can't believe he is already doing art projects. 

He is still scared of random things.

He's been practicing his fake cry to get his way. Don't worry, this really is fake. I would never let him cry for reals. :o)

Sometimes when it is bedtime, daddy sneaks in and they play their guts out.

Busy Little Bee

Maddie has been very busy. Her class studied presidents and she chose George W. Bush. I personally never would have voted for him, but I would definitely vote for her someday.

Disney Princesses on ice with some friends.

Annual daddy daughter valentines dance. I like these two.

Brother and Sister Buddies

Just hanging out.