Since Christmas....

Yep. Because I'm THAT far behind. I can't think of a better title than "Since Christmas" to describe this overload of pictures that I don't want to forget about. 

Way back in January we watched the Cotton Bowl with a fun group of friends at the Mills' house. Hallie and Kadence enjoyed their long evening of playtime together. Did I mention that they were looking way too cute in their cheerleading outfits.....

I caught a sweet moment during Hallie's first attempt at baking with her new Easy Bake oven. She made some teeny tiny little chocolate chip cookies. She didn't seem to mind that we undercooked them....

Since the new larger computer screen has been set up in our bedroom she has a new nightly ritual that involves cuddling up in our with her favorite blanket and oh yes, her favorite dog....

We celebrated Lauren's birthday with a fun night out at Ramiro's with too many fabulous and fun ladies to list (and their hubbies too)....

Hallie and I joined Sarah and Austin for a fun Friday trip to Enid for some Pearl Junkie shopping and Katy's Pantry for lunch. My mommy brain was not in full force that day as I left my wallet behind in Woodward. So there I was...90 minutes from home for a shopping trip with no form of payment. Ha! This is the sort of instance when having your debit card number memorized comes in handy. Oh yeah! Shopping crisis avoided. Hal and Austin kept somewhat occupied with the iPad while we shopped. We are waiting for the day when Hallie and Austin finally admit that they really do enjoy eachother's company. ;)

We've enjoyed playing outside on days when the weather allows. Unfortunately there haven't been many this winter. Hal's been really into digging, raking and "gardening" lately. Guess she's looking forward to spring just like everyone else....

Since pregnancy exhaustion has set in and seems to be here to stay I've become a little lax when it comes to what Hallie chooses to wear. I guess you could say I'm getting better at just letting it go to avoid hurting her feelings and most importantly avoiding a stage V meltdown. But I must clarify that most of these dress as you please moments come when she is leaving the house with her daddy. It seems to work for everyone.....Riley thinks it's hilarious, Hallie thinks she's a beautiful princess and I just shake my head because I'm not the one going out in public with her in high heels and an Easter dress....

Miss Hal has a mystery face rash that still remains a mystery to this day. We made a trip to visit Kay and this smile tells you all about her excitement level for stickers and suckers at the office....

I don't have to drag her to go to the clinic......she wants to go because she gets to do fun things like this....

We've ramped up the girly girl-ness a notch or two since turning the big 3.5. Nail polish, lip gloss, tiaras, high heels, pink, purple, skirts, dresses, bracelets...and the list goes on. I think Riley is finally getting used to the idea of having two little girls running around the house.....

Cousin Jasper turned two in January and we had a blast at his Saturday morning pancakes and pajamas party.....

 

One beautiful weekend afternoon the three of us had a playdate at Boiling Springs. My belly and I sat and watched these two crazies have fun.....

 

It wouldn't be a catchup post without a few random goofy shots on my princess just being a princess....

 

 

 

 

Hal gal was one happy chick on the day I cleaned out her lil sis's nursery. She found her broken cozy coupe shoved back in the closet and sat in that car all day long. I emphasize that she sat in it because it won't move anywhere due to the wheels being messed up. She talked Riley into trying to fix it but it needs to go to the junk yard.....

 

 

Riley was clearly thrilled....

 

 

Here was another reason she was excited on the day we cleaned out the nursery....

 

 

The Rogers fam became our new neighbors right across the street which makes us very very happy! Lily and Hallie, despite their obvious age difference, play together so well. I caught this picture of them pretending to clean one Sunday and told them to feel free to grab the real mop and broom if they wanted to....

 

 

 

 

We welcomed a snow day a few weeks ago until the snow and ice decided to stick around for quite awhile and keep piling up. But we did enjoy it for the day that we got to spend inside together. Well, Hallie and I that is....Riley was out shoveling walkways at clinics and making sure things kept moving along at work. We stayed busy inside dragging out every toy we own and playing in the snow of course.....

 

 

Snow angels were a must!

 

She snow angel'd the whole lawn.....

 

When daddy finally got home we dragged him outside with us to attempt a snowman. The snow wasn't wet enough but we did have a mini snowball fight. Well, I hid like a sissy inside the door and watched them do that part. ;)

 

 

 

Carmen and Hallie had a snowy stroll with Nanny one day and found this fun igloo near Nanny's house....



 

Oh how they love their Nanny.....

 



 

 

Ultrasound day was an exciting morning for everyone! This girl was extra goofy while I sat and chugged water to fill my bladder up before the big 20 week anatomy check. Big sis was ready to hear the words "it's a girl!"

 

My bad blogging habits have not been purposeful....lately I've had the option to either blog or go to bed in the evenings. Sleep is the clear choice. Here's hoping my next post won't be titled "Since baby #2 was born."