The Most Popular Girl on the Playground

I let Hannah go to the park looking like this...

Despite looking like a weirdo, she soon attracted a friend.  Another girl followed her around the park until Hannah finally relented and played with her.  Then Hannah decided we should get out her tricycle and she would share it with the girl.  She soon had a crowd following her around wanting a tricycle ride.  It's so funny to watch little kids' interactions.  Steve and I were trying to hide our laughter most of the time.

 

Olive's First Pigtails

 

This Winter

What we've been doing this winter:
* playing outside since the weather has been so warm
* having family dance parties inside when it's not warm
* playing Go Fish, Uno, and Memory with Hannah
* fishing blocks, crayons, paper, etc. out of Olive's mouth
* potty training Hannah
* cheering Olive as she learned to walk
* doing without TV- We moved our only TV to the basement in front of the treadmills, and we haven't really missed it.
* getting a new job- Steve starts at a new engineering job this month!  He'll give you details in another blog post.
* signing up for preschool in the fall (for both girls)
* training for a marathon (Steve)
* running to lose the baby fat, but it's still there (Megan)

And now it's spring break!

Cousins

Since Ainslyn has been spending lots of time at Granny and Papa's house, they brought her over to visit last Sunday afternoon.  Hannah is always excited to have some cousin time!

 

I tried to get a picture of the girls in their matching outfits and it didn't quite turn out.  But I love Hannah's smile...
 

and Olive's scrunch face.
 

Then Hannah changed into a fancy dress to match Ainslyn and they had fun jumping off the couch.
 

 

 

Zoo

Granny and Papa gave us a zoo membership for Christmas.  We were excited to try it out on a beautiful morning in March.  We've never been to the zoo in winter, although it didn't really feel like it- 60 degrees and no coats.  It got windy just as we were leaving, which made for an extra fun tram ride.  We also rode the Sky Safari for the first time.  It is very high and with just a bar in front of our seat, I was a little nervous.  Fearless Hannah scooted to the edge of the seat and asked me to please stop holding on to her!  We can't wait to go again!

Steve waving at us on the Sky Safari

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Good Picture of Olive

 

Horrible Pictures of Olive

...that I think are funny. Happy Monday!

Walker

Olive started walking the last weekend in February.  It has taken awhile to get a video where Hannah didn't stand in front of the camera.  I waited until she went to the bathroom...and she still makes an appearance at the end!

Making Marshmallows

Making Bread

I (along with parent volunteers) make bread from scratch with my students.  I don't usually make ANYTHING from scratch at home, so I thought it would be fun to do with Hannah.  *Note the outfit she picked out herself.

Yes, she still thinks sitting in the Bumbo is fun.  We actually put it away in the guest room, but she found it and brought it downstairs.