Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow. . .in Feb in TX

So it really is a HUGE deal for TX to see white stuff falling from the sky, and even more special if your a kid! We have had predicitions through the past few months about "snow" but we never saw anything here in Central Texas. Everyone from Ace our dog, to the newest addition in the family got to enjoy it. Well the meteoroligists were finally right, we did get hit with their 4-6 inches of snow. The kids woke and were in shock to see it "snowing" when they left for school:
But when i picked them up early from school at 11am, it had already came down a LOT. So we stopped off at Nonnie's so they could use up some of her snow before coming to our house:





































Now let me share with you what my husband was doing at work during this time:
















So when Brandon made it home from his "exhausting" day at work the kids spent literally ALL day coming in and going out, changing dry clothes, then putting snow clothes back on until about 8pm when they had had enough. They enjoyed LOTS of snow ball fights and only came out with minor injury's. It was fun to see them enjoy. . .me however, got to enjoy the day inside, warm & cozy, and even taking a little nap.

Oh and let me share you my little SNOW BABY! Of course i couldnt very well sit him up, but we did get a "snow angel" out of him & and smile!


So just as quick as it came it was gone again. The sun was back out today, and melted every bit of it. But this will go in the history books. Last the last time it snowed. . .April 2007. . . Brandon and I had only been dating a month and Easter weekend came a great snow. I know corny, but i had to share.

A Night at the Mall

Ok, so as a family we dont get out often and ESPECIALLY during the week. But last night we had a venture after Hunter's soccer meeting to hit the mall. After MUCH discussion on where dinner we be we decided with the mall because we could get chick-fil-a inside there. Well to our suprise it has shut down. . .and from what i hear it has been at least two months. SO we settled for pizza, and even shared with Camdon.

So i mainly just used this short blog to share the pics i took last night, but i must also tell you about our venture to Bath & Body Works. Brandon took off witht the boys so Hunter could use the bathroom so Dannikka and I travel B&BW. We did rounds and it was so cute cause Dannikka would smell everything right after I smelled it, and even the exact way I smelled them. Well i felt guilty like i should get them something BECAUSE we made it through dinner with NO fighting. .. which these days is a HUGE accomplishment. So i found these adorable hand sanitizer bottles that snap into this holder that they can clip to their backpack. Now I may have wrote this blog to early cause I cant say if they will have any left today when they get home but we will see. I did advise them to not share with EVERY one of their friends, but they are sweet kids LOL

Ok, one last pic to share. . .CAMDON IS NOW SITTING UP. . .kind of wably, but still it is a huge step =) I just love being a MOM!!

V-day is overrated! or so i thought

Well i was going to originally start this blog out with a grip session of how much i am beginning to dislike valentine's because I expected more, but i am going to just move past this and remember how much fun i had with the kids on this holiday. On the 13th, we baked cup cakes for Hunter's class and then the kids filled out their valentine's for their classes. I remember when i was growing up i would spend so much time picking out just the RIGHT v-day card for each person in my class. It seems like Hunter & Dannikka just picked cards, but i will say i did catch on that they picked out the 1st card for their "crushes". It was so cute to see their precious little innocent smiles when you talked about their "crushes" LOL

I am so blessed to have a new job that allows me the flexibility to take off and enjoy the kids events. I took an extra long lunch so i could go to Leon Heights and spend a little time at the kids valentine's parties. I showed up a little early to Dannikka's party and got to watch Charlie Brown's Valentine and she pulled up a chair beside. Here are their pictures from their parties so they aren't the best quality. . .oh yeah of course Camdon had to get dressed up to for this "holiday" so i took one of him LOL

Ok, let me back track to an AWESOME friend that i have, who called me a few weeks before valentine's and said, "Can i borrow your kids?". I tried to see if she wanted the papers on them, but no she just needed to get some pics for her portfolio. So i must share these amazing pics she took. And if your interested check out: http://www.kellyhoschphotography.com/ because she is amazing and has taken several pictures of our family. I just love her!!

So i guess all i can do is hope for next year to be better and learn from this LOL I still love my husband very much, and those of you that had to listen to me whine i am sorry!

Rain Rain Go Away. . . .wash these Winter Blues Away

So i am officially tired of rain. I love the sound of rain on the roof. . .BUT i want to be home to enjoy it!! However they are talking about ice tomorrow morning. . .and i could hand some of that. So the last week has been rough in the Bartek Household. I don't know if it is the winter blues that have all of us in a bad mood or just pure exhaustion. We seem to have had a come to heart amongst all of us so i think things will be much better. The kids just don't quite understand why they need to do chores, or homework, or even help out around the house, but funny when you mention they can be independent and do EVERYTHING on their own they appreciate us LOL

Camdon is growing so FAST. . .and now has the adorable fat rolls on his legs but he can still manage to get his cute little toes to his mouth to chew on me. . .to me it is just precious. . .to others that cant stand my feet prolly find it very yucky.

Oh yes and let me show off his newest "ride". We discovered recently that Camdon is not to fond of his bouncy seat because it lays him back to far (although he has NEVER liked to lay down), so we thought why not pull out the toys we do have and see how he does. I sent an Excersaucer to Nonnie & Grandpa's for one when they were keeping him and he loved it. So pulled this "ride" out too and he is loving that.

Well i do have to share that Dannikka made Star Student at Leon Heights for the 2nd year in a row and when she was fixing her poster to take back to school it asked what her favorite book was and she said "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish". Well Belton High was running a show this weekend of Cat in the Hat and because i decided that i needed a day to stay home and CLEAN, i had her go with a friend of mine. . .and she love it. Here is a picture:

So we have Hunter signed up for soccer and I am sure he will make sure you know too, but his first game is March 6 with two practices during the week. And Dannikka gets signed up for Coach Pitch this weekend ,but wont start games till April i believe. So we should be plenty busy for the next few months. . .but i look forward to it.