Just some pics

 Livy did her makeup for the day.  She got very up set when I had to wipe it off.

 I LOVE when the girls play together............... It is a rare occurrence these days.

I came in my room and she was asleep on my floor and using her puppy as a pillow. So sweet!

This is definitely Livy at her sweetest!!

Maddy's Award

Madison received an award at school for "Independent Reader" in her class. She was so excited to be getting a trophy. She just kept saying, "I can't believe I am getting my very first trophy!"  Madison has really excelled in reading this year. I am so happy that she enjoys reading(not sure where she gets that from).

Snow Days!

 The girls wanted to go out as soon as it started sticking!

This was a couple of hours after it started snowing.

Liv staying warm after the first round of snow fun!

 This is a Snow Day staple!! Gotta have your Cocomotion.  We went through several batches of hot chocolate(Thanks Mom!)

 Madison's attempt at a snow man :) We will just call it a snow blob.  Good try.  I gave her hershey kisses for the eyes and Winston ate them!

Snow Angel

And this is how your kids end up after a long fun day of playing in the snow!

Snow days was one of the things I MISSED about Arkansas!  Life keeps going in Utah when it snows and I really didn't care for that.  Snow days are some of the best memories a child can have.  I can still remember snow days from when I was little.  We would be parked in front of the T.V. just waiting for "Lakeside Schools Closed" to flash at the bottom of the screen(Now you can get an instant text).  And once it did, it was celebration time.  We would all put on as many layers as we could get on, round up mismatched gloves and hats, and head out to play.  We had a couple of acres to explore and even a pond that froze over a time or two.  We played until we couldn't feel our fingers and toes.  Snow days were such a special and rare treat for us!  

The past couple of days were perfect!!  We played games, stayed warm by the fire, drank hot chocolate, and ate way too much!  I was also able to rearrange the girl's rooms, paint Madison's bed, and organize/eliminate toys.  Now I will enjoy my last week before school starts for me and the stress piles up again   

Madison's 7th Birthday!!

 Opening presents

 So I told the Cookie Company I wanted Ballerina Slippers......... Looks like flip flops!!  Micha picked up the cake, otherwise I would have made them redo it!  I mean, we are big fans of flip flops, but not on a b-day cake!

 The kids didn't seem to care what was on the cake!

 Madison wanted to have a sleepover for her birthday this year and naively I said Yes!  She had about 12 friends over on Friday night and 4 spent the night.  The party itself was fun but very crazy(and a little too long).  The girls that spent the night went to bed at 1:30 and up by 7:30!! I was absolutely exhausted!!  Micha and I decided we are done with sleepovers!!  Madison loved her party and was so happy to spend her special day with so many of her friends and family!  I can't believe that she is 7!! Madison still loves being the center of attention.  She loves going to school and learning.  She has become an excellent little reader.  She is in her 3rd year of dance and loves it. We LOVE you Maddy Cakes!!