Mid February

What a beautiful month this has been so far.  We've had a little cold weather, but it never seems to last long.  We have had a ton of rain lately.  It's rained almost every day except for the last couple days.  I know it's going to be a wonderful spring!  The purple mountain laurels are starting to bloom and the peach trees too.
Zane and Rachel are doing great.  I need to find Rachel some new pants because she has started tugging hers down because they are getting too short!  She wants to also get her hair cut "up to HERE" pointing to her neck-like yours!  I can't do it!  She will get a haircut tomorrow, but not up to her neck!  It's almost to her bottom so she has some to spare.  And if I cut it up to her neck, how would I contain it!?!  :)

Last weekend we went to a belated birthday celebration for Grandada!  It was cold and rainy on Saturday, but Sunday after worship, we had a great day outside! 

Grandada having a "read aloud" with Zane.  Zane loved it!

Legos, and more legos this weekend.  Gotta keep them busy somehow on a rainy day!

Cuddles and tickles with Grandada!

Crafts with Grandma Janie!

I always try to take a picture of the kids for Valentine's day.  There were a couple funny ones in the process...

Over here Zane...but....

So handsome!!!

My littlest sweetie!!!

This was the end result. 

 I thought of buying donuts for a Valentine's day treat, but decided to go the extra mile for all my sweeties.  And Rachel was happy to help! 

Making orange rolls!!!!  I haven't made them in a long time and they turned out really good!  Although Rachey does not care for them.  :)

And making regular cinnamon rolls!!!

Look Mommy!

She loves to swing!

Two of my Valentine's!

One of my favorite pictures!  <3

I was totally not expecting a gift!  I mean, I told Jeff not to! haha.  I guess he didn't listen!  It is a beautiful orchid! 

Jeff had to go to work at 4 am this morning which is sooo early, but that means that he gets off in time to come home and eat a grilled cheese sandwich!  And he had the great idea to pick Zane up from school with the bikes!  It was a great afternoon at the park riding bikes!  And we finished with a little playing at the playground.  The kids were just so excited to get to play-they grabbed each others hands with glee and off they went!  :)

After our bike ride, Jeff and the kids had a project fixing one of Zane's drawers.  Here Jeff is getting advice from the kids.  haha.  Just kidding.  :) :) :)