Broken camera still....Sorry--no pics for awhile

This broken camera thing is driving me mad but it has forced to use my video camera a bit more this past week. I've gotten some great video of the kids. Kendall loves to sing to Jace. He's heard ABC's so much lately that I think it may be the 1st thing out of his mouth when he starts to talk.
We've had a busy yet wonderful week. I'm thankful our sicknesses have all cleared and we can get out and enjoy this amazing Texas weather. Kendall begs to go to the park so we've made several trips. We've also had a ton of errands to run and while taking both kids from store to store is challenging, they've done so well. Kendall's fighting me a bit on riding in a stroller or cart but for the most part, she does a good job of walking with me. She'll usually find something to entertain herself in the aisle while I shop.
We had a nice treat today... Jimmy came home at 4:00. This is a rarity for sure. He knows there is nothing I love more than when he arrives home on a Friday. It's the start of a wonderful weekend with my family and that makes me really happy!
We are hoping we get our new car this weekend. The dealership gave us a loaner car- an Acadia and it's awesome!! It's not the car we are getting but I really have a little adoration for it.

Well, we are heading out here shortly to get a new camera and grab a bite to it. Cheers to the weekend!!

2 weeks!

(my camera broke so this post won't have any pictures. for those that know me well, I don't function well without my camera, so I've been a little bummed the past few days.)

The countdown is on!! 2 weeks until we go home. We haven't been home since we moved to Texas in July, so we are definitely ready. Kendall's been talking incessantly about seeing her grandparents and visiting their houses. It's going to be a blast!!
And to my friends in Atlanta, I'll staying an extra week (til March 14th) so I definitely hope I get to see you. We'll have to do lunch or have a playdate with our kiddos. I miss you all so much and can't wait to see you!

A lot has been going on as of lately...I've actually decided to send Kendall to another preschool in the fall. I'm sad b/c we've loved her preschool this year. The new school happens to be more cost efficient for the same amount of days and hours. Plus, I also want her to go to a 1 day a week gymnastics preschool. She gets regular preschool instruction but also 45 minutes of gymnastics instruction. It's at a gym in Allen. So, if we can make this happen, she'd go to her church preschool on Monday and Wed. and the gymnastics preschool on Thursday.

Kendall has a fat lip. She tripped on a toy in her playroom while carrying her cash register. She fell face 1st on the register, and her tooth went into her upper lip. By the amount of blood I saw on Kendall's shirt, Jimmy's shirt, the carpet, and the cash register, I thought she'd lost a mouthful of teeth. Thankfully, the bleeding stopped quickly and her lip was the only victim. She's one tough little girl.

Jace is 100% better. I'm so happy about this b/c little man has been sick so much in his short little life. This last virus lasted over 2 weeks and resulted in breathing treatments. He's now back to himself, playing and smiling and that makes me really happy.

And while I don't write a lot about myself, I thought I'd share a little something. I've lost 13 pounds. I'm really working hard at it and while I have a lot more to go, I'm beginning to recognize the smaller goals. 13 down- 30 to go!!! YIKES!!

A little update on Jace

Jace 4 1/2 months

I had to post these pictures because I can barely believe it myself.... Jace is starting to sit up. When I took him to the doctor the other day, he sat up independently for the 1st time for a minute or so. He was on the examination table looking into the mirror just admiring himself. He's very strong and tries really hard to balance himself. We've been practicing a few times a day and he is doing very well and seems to really enjoy it.

Kendall singing part II

Kendall's loves to sing her ABC's but don't try to sing them with her or she'll tell you to "shh, shh, shh". I don't know where she picked up this "shh, shh, shh" thing but I can't help but laugh everytime she does it.

So here's the best video I could get of her singing her ABC's. In true Kendall fashion, she becomes a bit distracted half way through the song.

Jace's playgroup

Does it get any cuter than a circle of babies!? Look at my little man with his friends. One of my friends took this pic but I had to post it b/c I just love it.

A visit from Mimi and Jimmy goes to the Superbowl

While Jimmy was in Tampa for the Superbowl, Mimi came to stay with us. It was fun to get out and do a little shopping. I always appreciate an extra set of hands to help with the kids. And as always, Kendall was sad when Mimi had to leave. She kept saying "Mimi in the plane."

Do you see the smile on their faces? Jimmy had an absolute blast at the Superbowl with his Dad. What an opportunity to be in the middle of all the excitement as the Steelers claimed victory. I was so happy that he had the chance to go, spend time with his Dad and just have fun! What a game it was! Go "Steers"!!