Tuesday, February 28, 2017

February Summary

These photos/events probably aren't in chronological order, but I'm just trying to catch up...so this is a summary of what happened in February:

Lunch with Crosby.  I'm very surprised that he likes broccoli, but I'm glad he does.
Crosby got glasses!  Now our whole family needs contacts and/or glasses.  I think he looks super cute!  They have lime green and blue on the sides.  He was excited about getting them, and hasn't complained at all about wearing them.  
Alexee participated in the school dodgeball tournament fundraiser.  The girls chose their team name:  Dodging Donuts.  They made it to the finals of the tournament, but got beat in the last few seconds of the game.  It was an exciting day for them!
 Watching one of A's ballgames.  Rhett needs a haircut!
 We had unusually warm weather in February.  One afternoon we went for a hike in the woods.
 I just thought this was funny.  He hates baths.
We had lots of ballgames in February!  It kept us busy and left zero free Saturdays, but it's always fun to watch the kids play.  It has been a fun season for both Alexee and Crosby.
I had this chair recovered at a local upholstery shop, and I repainted the frame (with Annie Sloan chalk paint and dark wax).  I'm happy with how it turned out.  It's a great little spot to sit and drink coffee by the window.  :)
A's school had a showcase night for 4th-6th grades.  Alexee showed us her final draft of Agent Cheesy Cheese, Spy Mouse, her group robot and a great piece of artwork!  Proud of our creative girl!
Also proud of Rhett, he was voted as a "student of the month".  He and the other student pictured were invited to lunch off-campus with their Principal!
We had some stormy spring weather, including tornado warnings.  We spent some time in the basement laundry room waiting out the storm (or so we thought).  We couldn't hear anything in the basement, so I was trying to read the radar on my phone to get up-to-date information about the storm, but it wasn't working very well.  I sent Lane a text at work that said, "I can't really read this weather app."  He replied, "It's over is now", which I interpreted to mean "It's over now"...as in moved on and safe to get out of the shelter.  So we came back upstairs to (a cold) dinner, noticing that the storm still seemed close by.  Later that night I figured out that Lane meant to type "It's over us now"....meaning the storm is currently right over our area.  Oops!! Glad we were okay.  Bogart was very nervous for a while, but finally settled down for a nap on top of a pile of Alexee's stuffed animals.
 Crosby had a fun class Valentine party!  
This came home in his backpack one day...I loved it!  So precious to me.  
Lane's parents came up to visit the weekend before Valentine's Day.  We went out to dinner at the Japanese steakhouse Friday night, and they were able to see A & C play basketball Friday and Saturday.  Rhett took the ACT that Saturday morning, and we took the kids to the indoor climbing place on Sunday.  Busy weekend!
Valentine's Day dessert was heart shaped cookie cakes with ice cream.
Lane and I had Valentine lunch out and went Target shopping for two new small appliances...practical Valentine's gifts!
I drove a group of girls to NW Arkansas for their first club volleyball tournament.  It was a fun weekend!
One weekend Rhett went to NW Arkansas with my Dad to see my niece and nephew play basketball. (Unfortunately it was a different weekend from when we were there playing volleyball--wish we could have all been there together.)  Between games they went to Cabella's.  R had a good time!
It seems like things have been extra busy lately!

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Father & Daughter Valentine Date

Lane and Alexee had a special evening at the Father & Daughter Valentine Dance on February 4th.  Such a sweet time for them! 

It's always fun to help her get ready.  She was so patient while I struggled to get her hair up. 
Lane gave her a pretty wrist corsage to match her dress.  She looked so grown up.
Love them!  
4th Grade, Age 10
Father/Daughter Dance
Lane didn't really take many pictures at the event, but I did ask him to take one of her with her friend, AC.  Sweet girls!
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Meanwhile, the boys and I had a relaxing night at home...hanging out in PJs, eating ice cream and playing NBA 2K17.   Love them too!!

Friday, February 10, 2017

Alexee Turns 10!

Celebrating a decade with this precious girl!
What a gift Alexee is to our family!
The Sunday before her birthday we had several friends over for cake and ice cream.  It was cold, but they still had fun playing capture the flag in the back yard.  She asked for chocolate chip cookie cake  with purple and yellow frosting.  :)
Lots of laughing, giggling, yelling, singing, etc.!
So glad Alexee has these sweet friendships in her life!
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2/2/17
She asked for lemon poppyseed muffins for her birthday breakfast, and she opened her gifts that morning because she had both drama club and basketball practice after school!  A busy day for the birthday girl!      
                                        
I took her Freddy's for lunch, and she chose Panera for dinner after ball practice.  I think she had a great day!
Alexee, we love you!!!