February catch-up

February was busy and fun month for us. I am so behind on my blog I am just going to sum up the next few month so I can catch up.

We had a girls day with friends…we had a delicious brunch and then the girls got a Sweet & Sassy Spa day! Hannah, Kendra, and Makayla have all been friends since they were babies. We try to take them 1-2 times a year for a girls only day to do something special all about them!

Makayla and I at Breakfast! 

My silly boy

Makayla had crazy hat and sock day…..she made the hat herself 

We played outside ALOT enjoying the cooler weather.

Makayla and Jackson watching saturday morning cartoons! I LOVE this.

Playing at the park with friends 

Makayla is getting so good at the monkey bars! 

Jake and Jackson

Makayla spends a lot of time with Caroline.  Her american girl doll. She takes her EVERYWHERE 

Matching outfits 

Playing at the park with Caroline 

Cuddling together! So sweet 

Valentine's day with my 3 loves 

Steve had to work late but I enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my tiny Valentine's they melt my heart

I made them a heart shaped dessert 

My sweet little monkey

I went to a bar mitzvah with my sister. It was a beautiful night and fun to spend time with my sister and to have a little fun without the kids!

We celebrated Steve's 34th birthday.
Makayla and I  made his chocolate peanut butter cake

Jackson got into the toilet paper AGAIN

We had dinner with friends! 

And took at trip to Sam's!!!!

Freddie on the Shelf….

That is what Makayla calls her "Elf on the Shelf"

Freddie is a scout elf that arrives when we come home from Thanksgiving vacation and watches Makayla throughout the month of December and reports back to Santa nightly to give him a report of her behavior. He always lands in a different spot in the house each morning. Watching her find him is always so much fun in the morning. He sometimes brings notes, and gift, and this year he even brought of a Breakfast from Santa. He has also found himself in some trouble this year, he got into the Candy dish and enjoyed some of Mommies Chocolates!!! I love having kids and being able to bring joy to there faces. 

Freddie when we first got back from Thanksgiving Vacation

Freddie got into the candy bowl

Freddie brought a breakfast from Santa.
Powdered doughnuts, Chocolate milk, a puzzle, and a coloring book.
He even brought cupcakes and plates to eat and drink on!!! 

Makayla so excited about her breakfast

Yummm!!!

Magical Madness

A few sundays ago we decided to take advantage of our Disney passes and go to see the lights and holiday decorations at Disney. We also went to see some family that we haven't seen in years that was down from Louisiana. It started to rain on the way over but we traveled on in hopes it would stop. Makayla's nose started to run and she was feeling a little crummy. Turns out she is cutting her 2 year old molars!!! Who would have thought!

We made the best of the cold and rainy day with a grumpy toddler and just enjoyed the season and christmas spirit. We didn't take many but here are a few pictures from the day!

Riding the Carousel with Daddy

She LOVES the roller coaster. Every time we get off she says "Mommy I want to go again!"

Meeting Tink for the first time!

Staying warm

Holiday Family Fun

I found this adorable gingerbread house at Wal-mart so Steve, Makayla and I enjoyed out Taco Tuesday dinner and then spent some family time building a gingerbread house. What a fun and easy project for a family. We never really made these as kids but it was a lot of fun and I think it will become a new Tradition here in the Bower house. As long as they keep making these east kits. LOL

The Layout

The construction

All the pretty details

The finished Project!

We all had a great time. Now if we could just find time to put up our tree!!!