Farm Fun

The girls had a birthday party at a farm on Monday. We went from running through the sprinklers Saturday night to coats on Monday. But anyway, it was a fun farm, not an animal farm. They have a corn maze and pumpkin patch in the fall and things to play on. Haley just wanted to ride the pony. You can't tell from looking at the pictures, but it was the highlight for her. She loved it! And of course Avery loved it to! They loved to chase the chickens that were running around, too.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Avery's school had a Daddy Daughter Dance. Haley could even go! They were so excited and planned their dresses and their hair weeks in advance. Kev ordered them corsages which made it even better! They had a blast! Haley wanted Daddy to hold her the whole time and almost fell asleep at the end. They even got Kev to wear his suit (which he hates) and dance (which he hates even more!)

Outside fun

St. Patty's Day

Apparently our family tradition for holidays is to make a pizza in the holiday shape. I'm not sure how it always happens like that. Here is our shamrock:

Christmas Tree

Avery created a Christmas tree~complete with a tree skirt and presents!

"Tent" Sleeping

Avery sleeps with Haley almost every weekend. She has been making the bottom bunk into a "tent." They get a little sweaty, but they sure have fun!

Picnic

THE FIRST PICNIC OF 2011

Cupcakes!

We decorated cupcakes one day a while back. The kids had so much fun! They put so much stuff on it, neither of them could finish them. Field liked them, too. Although he didn't get any of the really good stuff! Isn't he a handsome little guy?!?

Moon

Kev got a spotting scope for Christmas. You can see really cool stuff with it! We went out and were looking at the craters of the moon. It was really neat! The girls really had fun! The dog was Louie. Louie is Avery's classroom "pet" that they get to take home if they are good and their "straw" is picked. Avery was very excited to take him all around and play with him.

My Little Princess

Avery and Haley love their hair curly, but don't like to sit while I curl it. I keep saying I need to buy some curlers to try out. Well, I finally did, and Haley could not be happier. I put them in her hair (twice actually. The first time I wet her hair, but she didn't want to stay put while I dried it.) She loved them in her hair and marched around the house. She was very careful and if she moved too fast, she asked if any fell out. Our neighbor gave Haley some dresses and a couple of jackets, so she put one on and looks MARVELOUS!!!

Mama's New Toy

Now, I don't sew. I don't like to sew. I can't sew straight to save my life. My mom tried to teach me to sew when I was younger. It didn't take. That being said...

My dear little Avery was sad to see that a jumper that was handed down to Haley had now been outgrown by her as well. She put it around her waist and said, "Mom, wouldn't this be such a cute skirt? Can you make it into a skirt?" Now, what do you say to that? She is still at the age where she thinks I can do anything. I know those days are going to be far and few between soon, so of course I spend an hour and a half that night hand-sewing elastic onto the dress and cutting the top off so it was a skirt. All the while Kev telling me I just need to one day buy a stinking sewing machine. The next morning, Avery was so excited! And so was Haley. She decided I needed to make one of her dresses into a skirt. Avery even tried to help me out and said "Why doesn't Mommy buy you a new skirt?" To which Haley replied, "No, Mommy can buy me a dress and make it into a skirt." I was complaining to my friend the next day how I needed a sewing machine because my girls think I can do stuff and she said that she had a sewing machine that she never used and I could have it. So, the girls decided I needed to make them skirts, Kev decided I needed to make curtains and I decided I still am not a huge fan of sewing, but I think I'm getting a little better...or maybe just braver and less-caring of how crooked it actually is. So, here are my creations! Don't look too closely!The one that started it all. I even used the straps to make a cute little dilly on each side. I think it's cute at least.