FROZEN

Frozen would have to be the theme of this winter. For two reasons- first, (obviously) the newest Disney movie Frozen. From the moment Leyla first saw it she was hooked. Or I could say obsessed. Particularly with the main character Queen Elsa, the snow queen. We saw it several times in the theater and listen to the music all the time at home. Luckily, it really is an awesome movie, and I love it too. Her favorite song (and every little girl's favorite song apparently) is Let It Go. She's singing it constantly. She knows every word, gesture, hand movement, facial expression. A little scary. Knowing how much she loved Queen Elsa, and in advance of our upcoming Disney trip, I went online and ordered her the Queen Elsa costume. Needless to say, she adores this dress and rarely takes it off. Hence why most pictures of Leyla from this winter are of her in her Elsa dress ;)

Second reason- what a crazy freaking winter its been. It's the longest, coldest, snowiest winter I can remember. It was a wonderful winter wonderland for a while but I'm more than ready to move on. Today is officially the first day of spring and I'm thrilled!

Some pictures from our very snowy winter:

Sometimes it was too cold even for a snow queen. She was happier to stay inside while Connor chucked snowballs at her. A win for both.

 Too. Much. Snow.

 Getting our mail became tricky.

 Snow fort!

I loved this, it was a warm enough day not to have to wear jackets (so weird when there's that much snow on the ground!) The kids were outside blowing bubbles in the snow. BFF's!

Snowy weekend nap time/happy hour :)

I filled spray bottles with water color paints and water- the kids had so much fun "painting" the snow. It literally occupied them for hours!

Even if some parts of my yard ended up looking like a crime scene ;)

Bye bye winter (I hope!)

Tae Kwon Do Yellow Belt!

Two days after we returned from Disney Connor had his big yellow belt test! Most of these pics and videos others sent to me:

Ready for action!

First part of test.

Board test! I held the board for him this time.

He had to break through two boards this time. It took him a second try to break the second board but he did it!

Leyla ran out to hug and congratulate him ;)

Other action shots:

With Tristan and Matthew, his TKD BFF's!

The crew! How hardcore is the red ninja??

My friend's daughter Emma helped with Logan so I could hold the board for Connor while he did his board test. It was whacky dress day at school, she's not usually dressed like that ;)

Leyla wasted no time taking Connor's previous white belt to Master Joe to ask if she could be a white belt now! Such a Leyla move. She loves Master Joe by the way.

 Proudest little sis!

Logan 8 Months!

Logan turned 8 months (two weeks ago now!) New this past month- starting finger foods, clapping, shaking his head "noooooooo," and some attempts at waving bye bye. And his favorite- standing unassisted! He's very steady- standing up (and staying upright for quite awhile) and sitting back down on his own just fine. He looks like he's going to be ready for his first steps any day now. The kids get so excited and count and cheer him on when they catch him standing. He definitely has a fan club! As was the case with his siblings, Logan is just the happiest, smiliest (if that's a word?) little guy!!

Pics of Logan this past month:

His hair is coming in very light blond (its curling at the ends too.)

 Ready for take off!

 Hiiiiiiiii!

 Hanging with Gramps.

 And with me.

 This outfit was Connor's as a baby!

 Messy eater.

 Wrestling with Connor.

Love those baby blues!

 He's not a fan of when the big kids get out there without him!

 Playing patty cake with Connor.

 Loves his 'nanas!

 Taking Logan for a ride in the "rocket" they built/painted.

 Happy rider!

 Taking Logan for a walk (he's very careful!)

Logan assisting with puzzles (he's not very helpful though).