Spring Has Sprung...On the Right Day!!!

I kept Jordyn home from dance this week, playdates, and preschool this morning. I probably could have taken her to preschool (most likely how she contracted the plague), but I thought we'd be respectful of the other families, just in case we're still contagious. Daddy had today off. We rode to the airport with him, while he dropped off a co-worker/friend. When we we got home we spent a little time being lazy. I was really enjoying the sun from the window. I bundled up, in my winter jacket, and trekked down to the mailbox. With how the weather has been lately, I assumed it just looked nice with freezing temperatures. I was pleasantly surprised to find it very warm with little wind. I put spring jackets on the girls and we headed out to play in the yard. Santa brought Kennedy a baby swing for the swing set. She put it to good use today and was very excited about it. However, it lulled her to sleep. It was soooo cute. Of course I forgot my camera--idiot! I wish she wasn't too big for her indoor swing! Okay, she's great at putting herself to sleep, but she might enjoy it! Anyway, back to my story! As I called to Jeremy to look she woke up. I pulled the girls around in the wagon for a bit. Then I put Kennedy down for a nap. Jordyn and I got out the bubbles and chalk (her fave!). Jeremy and I had to practically drag her inside. She's reallllly excited about her swing set this year. We're hoping she'll become more excited about her new bike. It's early, I suppose. Quite a bit of outside toys and activities that she's not seen in a while. She was pretty overwhelmed with excitement. Hopefully we can head out this weekend and take some pictures!! While Jordyn had a good time, mom and dad got a look at just how much work we have to do in the yard--yay. With nice weather comes work!

I put out our Easter decorations today. Jordyn is in love!!! She loves bunnies (animals again!). She keeps carrying around an Easter Bunny pillow. It cracks me up!!!

Risotto and the Plague

Jordyn has the worst virus. She's not been this sick in a LONG time. We've had every sort of cold imaginable this season, but THIS is like the plague. Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's been miserable. When MY kid asks to go to bed or to take a nap, she's seriously ill. She's been like a zombie!!! The first night she showed signs of illness, she woke up EVERY half hour all night long. While Jeremy and I traded off, neither of us slept due to the constant hacking and crying. She had a ridiculously high fever, which is normal for her, but it is always a bit scary. It was so miserable for her. Well, for us too! At least Kennedy had a good night's rest. I hope Jord is better soon, and that Kennedy and I are safe (Jeremy rarely, if ever, gets sick). I must say, the one nice thing about her being sick is that she's cuddly. Usually, she only wants to be touched on her terms--rarely. Lately, she's asked to be held and such. Ahhhh...it's the little things.

I made risotto for dinner tonight. This was Kennedy's first time eating it. I'm not sure if it's the Italian in her, or just the fact that she likes good food (carbs, maybe???), but she couldn't get it in fast enough. Wow! Good thing Jordyn was sick, because Kennedy ate what I had given to her and Jordyn's portion. That was on top of the meat and green beans that accompanied it. This kid can pack it away. She's starting to fill out a bit more now, too. I wonder if this is why!?!?!? She's still pretty skinny, but she looks like she's packed on a bit of baby pudge. It's pretty darn cute. Lately she really looks like a big girl. I can't believe we're on the path to toddlerhood. Oh, my BABY girl...

St. Patty's Day Parade

It's almost impossible to get a picture of Jordyn head on!

I took the girls to the St. Patty's Day Parade. I thought Jordyn would really get a kick out of it, and Kennedy loves new sights. Jordyn really liked it and Kennedy seemed amused. While it was a bit chilly, the weather held out. We did leave a little early, but it was Kennedy's nap time (she fell asleep on me) and I thought it might be getting a bit cold. Jordyn loved the candy, of course, and the animals. I think she is going to be a vet, like Auntie Dani. The horses and dogs were the highlight of the parade!!! She came home and told her daddy all about the horses and dogs. So sad that she'll never have a dog. Oh, well...there are a lot of people with dogs. She can go and visit them! I couldn't believe the candy she brought home. Even after being blocked by people and skipped over a few times. Her dad rifled through the treat bag and picked out a few pieces for himself. Aren't dads always like that???

Cruising!

Kennedy is standing more and more these days. A few days ago, I was busy in the kitchen when I heard the gate at the top of our stairs rattling. Jordyn was having quiet time, which left Kennedy. I called Jeremy up from the basement to take some pictures. This is what we saw.


I guess she really wanted to go downstairs to play with her toys (most likely her sister's toys!) or maybe to see her daddy. She's now moving from one piece of furniture to another. As I write this she has made it to the gate again. I brought her back to the living room, where she is working on moving from the couch to the table and along my legs to the love seat. Lately, when she wakes up this is how we find her. Anytime we have her hold our fingers and try to walk she laughs. Almost a little mischievous. Maybe this is a warning!!!! This is so new and different from Jordyn. Soooo much excitement!!!!!!!!

Mobius Fun!!!

Daddy loves to play at this table. He usually creates a big dam. Too many kids today. Men really are big kids, aren't they??? :P

Serious about coloring and GLUE!

More water play!

I am the center of the universe. Or at least I'm the center of this play area!

Mastering "stairs" already!!! Greeeeeeeeeeeat!

I love this tunnel. It's quite an adventure.

Last Sunday we took the kids to Mobius. It had been been a while since we've gone as a family. Grandma and Grandpa Stuart had never been, so we asked if they wanted to join the fun. They came with us and had a blast!!! The girls love Mobius!! Kennedy, being more mobile, had a lot of fun climbing, pulling, crawling, and moving around the baby area. Jordyn LOVES the water stations and food hut. Jeremy was pretty excited this time, as they had a lot of sports-type exhibits set up for him to play!!! :)

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