Thankful......

for my beautiful, wonderful friend Kristin. She lost her father this week after a battle with cancer. Her dad was so awesome and I have such fond memories of him from growing up. Kristin and I always knew to ask her dad when we wanted to go somewhere or do something as teenagers because we knew we could sweet talk him into anything!! He was quiet and wise and wonderful and will be missed very much.
Much love and many prayers sent from our family to the Rains Family today......

A little......

visit to Louisiana to see Nana, Papa, Emmy and Austin for their birthdays!! Yep, they all have birthdays in February. So the girls and I took a solo flight out there to spend a nice, relaxing weekend. Eliana stayed in someone's arms the entire time we were there. She loooved it. She is such a snuggle bug. Papa was in heaven rocking her to sleep every chance he got.

Aubrey was Nana's little sewing prodigy. She was in Nana's sewing room making dresses for her dolls, pillows for mommy and daddy and all sorts of creations. I think she may have a talent for it like her Nana!! She loves to "craft" more than just about anything. (Other than her undying love for her horses and animals.......and any game or activity that involves them.)

Austin wowed us all in a very intense basketball game!! It was the last game of the season and his team was undefeated. It was a close game, well played, and they came out victorious!! Austin is an amazing athlete and we are sooo proud of him. Watch out NBA!

Emmy was thrilled to hang out with her nieces. She spoiled them both. We are also so thrilled for Emmy that she is engaged!!! She and Jarrell got engaged during Christmas time and he is such a great guy. We can't wait for the big day....

It was a great visit and of course we look forward to the next one. We love our "Wood" family!!!

SNOW!!!

So I think Atlanta is the best place to live. Four real seasons, driving distance to the beach and the mountains, major airport to anywhere you could want to go, and on and on and on.

But I truly love the winter in Georgia. It is short and almost every year you get that one (and usually only one) magical snow. Heavy enough to play in all day for one day and then pretty much up and out the next day or so........I LOVE IT! It's the perfect winter for me and then I am ready for spring.

This year we looooved our beautiful snow day. We actually got three this year! But this first one was the best and we had such a great time. Schools closed, neighbors came out and we all played and enjoyed the beautiful winter wonderland. Our neighborhood is sooo pretty in the snow I think with all the rolling hills and the wooded lots........makes picture taking alot of fun!

We played outside until we were freezing and soaked and came in to a hot fire, hot cocoa and some marshmallow roasting.

Aubrey has seen the snow before and loves it........she was sooo excited when it started to fall. This was Eliana's first snow! We bundled her up in an oversized snowsuit (thanks leslie!) and plopped her right down in the middle of it. She had no idea what was going on but smiled all the same as she watched her big sister and friends throw snowballs and make a snowman.

Let it Snow!!

My Funny Valentines.......

So a few "rough" pics of my girls for Valentine's!
Not the greatest pics due to bad photography on Mommy's part and little to no cooperation on the girls part........but alas, Valentine's is blogged.
Thank you Mimi and Nana for the precious Valentine's outfits!!
And on this Valentine's Day I am loving my big girl and my baby girl and thanking my husband for loving me and giving me such a sweet and amazing family!!
I love you Jon, Aubrey and Eliana!
Happy Love Day.

I stand up in my crib now.......

Oh yes I do!

I can stand and cruise and go all over the place! But don't even think about making me do it on my own..........No interest in solo standing or solo walking. Maybe next month......