Monday, February 20, 2012

Snow Day

Lillian is all dressed and ready to go outside with the big kids. Thanks for the snow boots, Nona. I was worried we weren't going to get a chance to use them!
Harrison sledding down our hill



By morning the snow had started to melt. Last night everything had a beautiful white dusting.
Aunt Milly teaching Lillian to make snow balls

Valentine's Day 2012

Cupid came and left a few goodies for my gang (even Aunt Milly)




Chocolate tools for Daddy

Saturday, February 18, 2012

The Stars at Night, are Big and Bright...

steak and pickled green beans
Homemade S'mores at our table
Peppermint marshmallows
popcorn with black truffle oil
Pappacitos for lunch, our fave!
Guac made fresh at your table
Have you ever seen such a thick piece of bacon?

Anna enjoying our "fancy" Chinese massage
The birthday girl
Animal style burgers and fries at In-N-Out burger
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Me and Anna at Smoke
The Dallas Skyline from The Bar Belmont

Anna and I flew to Dallas to celebrate Emily's birthday last week. We had a great time. Lots of yummy food, a $30 Chinese massage, and fun with Em and her friends. Happy Birthday, Emily!

reinforcement needed

Lills snuggling with Aunt Milly
Harrison getting a haircut
Lills watching a movie with mommy

and then she fell asleep and this momma was in heaven. I can't hold Lillian for the next few weeks, but I have been letting her sit on the end of the recliner. My heart hurts a little bit when I can't love on her but today she napped on me and I could enjoy her since she was not moving.
Aunt Milly took Lillian to see her first movie in the theater. They went to see Beauty and the Beast in 3D. Aunts are so much fun.


I had surgery on Wednesday and boy has it been an interesting few days. My sister is here for two and a half weeks to basically be "Kate." She is such a blessing to us. Emily lives in Dallas and has zero children...she has stepped right into carpool, packing lunches, tae kwon do, errands, haircuts, schedules, play dates, grocery shopping, potty training, remembering show and tell items, helping me shower and thank goodness she is a nurse!!!! We really enjoy having her around and it is kind of like a long sleepover. Joe is a good sport. I am one lucky sister.

Hysterical







I love this website. Whenever I need a good laugh I browse the Anne Taintor magnets.

Can I please have s'more?

If you have not tried these, you need to rush to Trader Joe's immediately. They are awesome. Gelato with chocolate flakes. Perfect combined with Downton Abbey on Netflix.

Odds and Ends

My Goddaughter Claire came over a few Friday's ago for some Aunt Kate time. After the third time she spontaneously told me she loved me, I declared she was in the will! She is such a sweet pea.
We went and picked the kids up from school and Lillian was so happy to show Claire around.
Here are my crazy children getting ready for Tae Kwon Do. Both kids are still liking it...
I love this one. I had no idea what it was at first. Lillian snapped a pic of Joe kissing me goodbye before he left for work one morning.

Time for a little "phone dump." I have been terrible at taking pics lately. I need to get back in the game.