Beatrice

Karcie's class mascot is a bumblebee.  Every few weeks she gets to bring home Beatrice.  At the end of Beatrice's stay, we have to document what these two did together.  Karcie finishes off her school project by drawing a pretty little picture.  It's a good introduction to homework for Kindergarten.  Gasp!   Did I just say Kindergarten?  I'm still in major denial!

Weekend with Ruthie

Ruthie came to visit at the end of February.  Just before she arrived on Friday, I had taken Karcie to the mall because I needed to return a couple of things.  She has been eyeing this jumpy thing since she was probably 18 months old.  I FINALLY gave in and paid the $7 for her to jump.  She loved it!

After Ruthie arrived, Karcie couldn't stop talking about the jumpy thing.  Kamdyn had a basketball game on Saturday and then we headed to the mall so that both Karcie and Kamdyn could jump.  Karcie loved it again, but Kamdyn wasn't quite as amused.  It's amazing how two VERY different children can come from the same family.  But I love every bit of their differences!

We enjoyed one dinner out with Ruthie at a Mexican restaurant in Apex and one dinner in cooked by our in-house chef.  It was a fun, but relaxing weekend.  We love the time that we get with Ruthie!  We can't wait for her to come back.  She will enjoy it a little more now that it has warmed up!

All smiles because she was so excited!

I tried to get her to flip, but she wasn't quite brave enough for that just yet!

My phone's storage was full so I took a video of Kamdyn with what I had left.  

My kitchen view that Saturday night.  

Tornado

We had a wacky weather day towards the end of February.  It was so wacky that preschools and public schools let out early.  I am not a fan of storms big or small.  I was kind of freaked out myself especially when they started closing schools.  This particular day was a "Bailey Day" so I had to get her from preschool early, too.  While I was picking up the little girls, I also stopped by and checked out Kamdyn and Sydney so I didn't have to go back out in the "storm."

They predicted the storm to start around 4:00. The two little girls were completely oblivious.  They were playing with their dolls and were dressing up.  They weren't the least bit concerned about a silly "storm."  Meanwhile, the anxious people (read: Kamdyn and Kimberly) were pacing around the house and were glued to the weather reports on the TV.  The storm was starting and Bailey was still happy as could be running around.  Kamdyn started getting stressed out so I had to get Bailey's Mom to come get her a few minutes early.  

They finally issued warnings for Apex and instructed us to take cover.  I had already cleaned out the closet under our stairs.  Once I did that, Kamdyn's anxiety level went through the roof.  She was on the verge of a real panic attack.  Thankfully, the so called storm ended up being minimal in our immediate area.  It did cause damage in other areas, but we were fine.  It was over just in time for us to load up to go to a make-up basketball game that had been cancelled a week or so before because of snow.  Crazy weather is right!!

These silly girls crack me up!!

Closet cleaned out and ready!

Mommy and Princess Karcie were giggling.

Kamdyn was having none of it....anxiety was TOO much for her!

February Birthday Parties

Karcie's February was full of birthday parties.  Two of her favorite school friends invited her to their parties.  One was a Pancake and PJ party at her best buddy, Lawson's, house.  Karcie enjoyed flipping pancakes and playing pin the nose on the pancake.  She actually won!  

Kaitlyn's party was at Bounce U.  This girl is fearless on all of this bouncy stuff.  She never once asked for help.  She jumped right in and did what all of the other kids were doing....which was screaming A LOT and running all over the place.  I love watching Karcie interact with her friends! She really knows how to have a good time!

STEAM Night at Scott's Ridge

Kamdyn's school had a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math night.  This was a school event that Richard was happy to attend.  Karcie and I were able to stay at home while these two smarties worked hard on different projects.  It sounds like there were a few good competitions and that they had a great time.  I love it when Richard gets to spend time with each girl at separate times.  The girls really soak up their alone time with him!

Valentine's Day 2016

We had a pretty low-key weekend.  The girls each had their school Valentine's Party on Friday.  I am so thankful that I was able to attend and help with Karcie's party.  Kamdyn's class only exchanged Valentine's card.  No parties in 4th grade.  Boo!

We make homemade Valentine's cards each year.  I think this one with the lollipop is hilarious!  Kamdyn had a gazillion rainbow loom bracelets so I thought this was perfect for her to give out!

Karcie's 4K Valentine's party!

 On Friday night Richard took his three Valentine's to dinner!  Then, we shopped around Apex for just a bit.  While I walked around alone these three were participating in antics of their own!

Packages and cards arrived all week.  I made the girls wait until the BIG day to open everything.  They woke up on Sunday like it was Christmas.  Boxes and cards from Georgia, Nanny, Ruthie, Aunt Kathy, and Uncle Jim.  These two girls are loved so much!!

Richard got each of the girls a balloon and a beautiful heart necklace.  They were so happy!!

We made and decorated heart cookies in the afternoon.   Karcie loved the frosting way more than the cookies!  

My blessings are plenty even on the days when I feel stressed!  These two have my heart. I will forever be grateful to God for these two perfect creations.