February Break '11

With so many snow days, there didn't seem like there was a need for February break this year.  That being said, we certainly will not complain about having a week off!  We didn't do much this week- a playdate with Boo, a lot of cleaning around the house, finishing up the basement (did a little work to try to make it playroom ready) and we even made it to a few movies too! Somewhere in there we got some more snow and so Caelin enjoyed playing outside in the snow and going on a 'W'....aka a walk with Diesel and Nike.  Hopefully that was the last of the snow and spring is on it's way....we are ready for some warm weather!

Watching the itouch with Auntie Kellie

Go Hillers....Go Wildcats!

 "I got boots"!

Watch out!!

 "DeeDee, Nike, come"!

 Up to trouble in her favorite spot...probably toasting spices in the (unplugged) toaster!



1st Trip to the Zoo!

Caelin's buddy Savannah joined us over the break for a trip to the zoo!  While it was sleeting and gross outside, there were plenty of snakes, frogs, birds, horses, goats and gorilla's inside to entertain the girls for hours!  First up we hit the barn- where the girls had a blast running around and dancing while saying hi to the animals.  As we were the ONLY 5 people at the zoo at this point the girls had free reign and they loved it!  We ran from the barn to where the gorilla's and birds were.  WOW- those gorilla's are huge and the girls thought it was hysterical that they kept running and bouncing off the glass.  By this time the campers joined us and Caelin had a great time following the big kids around.  We had a great time visiting all of the indoor animals and cannot wait to get back once the weather warms up to meet the lions and giraffes!

Buggy with the 'big turtle"!

 Fun at the farm...

 Savannah and Caelin saying hi to Joe Joe

 Post dance party at the farm!

 Taking a break with the gorilla

 Lunch time!



A Visit with Auntie Anna!

Well this weekend was supposed to consist of a trip to VT with Caelin's two school buddies Reese and Emmett however a few folks came down with the stomach bug so we decided to stick around Aland instead.  Auntie Anna and Uncle Brett were planning to come to babysit Diesel and Nike but since we stayed back Anna just came for a visit on Saturday.  Caelin was so excited to see her- they played tea, blocks, went out to lunch and had several dance parties!  It was so much fun, I think we will be hearing about Anna for a while!

Just hanging around!

 Caelin loves to read!

Practing her jumping...

 Anna helping her jump super high!



T - 1 month until Caelin turns 2!!!

Seriously- it is crazy to think that in just a month Caelin will be turning 2 and #2 will be joining the YF family.  Caelin has kept us on our toes in the past few months, her sense of independence combined with humor has us rolling just about everyday.  A few of her favorite phrases...
-As she's running away from you....she shouts "I coming, IIIII Coming"!
-Any time either of us look sad, she comes running over and gives us a hug and sings a personal "Happy Dirt day" song to us.
- "I do it" self explanatory but oh so funny as she attempts to do everything!
Singing has become a favorite as well whether it be the Wheels on the Bus, Justin Beiber's "Baby" or a made up song about Diesel and Nike- she loves to belt out a tune!  And to end this update- a funny story from this morning.  We were awoken an hour earlier than usual (so yes, 5:45am) to Caelin singing a mishmash of her favorite songs.  Staying true to our "we won't get out of bed during the 5am hour" rule, we tried to ignore her and get some more sleep. About 10 minutes later she started singing "Shake your bum-bum, shake your bum-bum".  At first we laughed thinking- where did she pick that up?  Then we went in to say good morning to find her fully undressed (pj's and diaper) dancing around her crib.  We immediately asked her where her diaper was and she proudly pointed at it in the corner and said 'it full'.  Hmm....maybe this kids ready for some toilet training!!!

Caught in the act!

 Snugglin; with Mum and #2

Smile!



Happy Valentine's Day!

Caelin was full of love this Valentine's day!  She sat at the dining room table for over an hour coloring Valentine's for school, coloring them and picking out 2 special stickers for each!  After rummaging through her drawers we managed to find 5 shirts with hearts on them so she was very festive too! And last but certainly not least- she was beyond happy to make mini heart shaped cakes for her school party...pretty sure she scored a few candy hearts too!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Rocking the valore...