Little Artists

We went on a little road trip today to the Crayola Factory!  It was basically just a big, colorful building filled with arts & crafts and fun kids' activities.  The kids absolutely loved it, and they each left with a bag full of original masterpieces that they created at the different exhibits. 

They had a car that you could decorate with dry erase markers - a favorite with Matty & Gracie!

One of my little artists :)

Daddy even got crafty :)

Matty's suitcase

Gracie was happy to find one of her favorite books, Brown Bear Brown Bear.  And don't you love the paint all over her face?  The kids got very messy! 

They loved the preschool play area!

They have a huge sidewalk to use chalk on which is one of Matty and Gracie's favorite summertime activities!  Matty was so excited to see that they had erasers to clean the sidewalk.  He put the chalk away and started cleaning - the boy is a cleaning freak!

Snow Day!

We finally had a little snow storm over night!  This was the first of the season - not counting the dusting we got before Halloween.  Matty and Brady were up at the crack of dawn dying to go outside.  So we dug out the snow pants and strapped on the snow boots for a fun day in the snow!

Gracie was a little unsure of the white stuff and insisted that someone help her wherever she went.  She would say, "Mama, help me!  Gigi need help!"  She loved the snow though.  I had to bring her in the house kicking and screaming!



"Gigi need help!"



"Where my shovel, Mama?"

Oops... I guess I should've bought 2 mini snow shovels this year!

Matty tried to make a snow angel but the snow was hard and icy...

Best Big Brother Ever!

Yes, that is a sledge hammer in Matty's hand.  Don't ask...

One happy boy!

There was a lot of snow eating...

It's been a while!

I logged into my blog today and realized that I haven't taken any pictures since Christmas - which is SO unlike me!  I am traveling light these days - no more big, bulky diaper bag!  But that also means I haven't been taking my camera out as much.  I have to change this!  Anyway, I thought I would post some pictures I have taken over the last month with my phone.  We have been so busy enjoying this mild winter!



My little fashionista is always accessorizing with bracelets, hats, necklaces, purses, and even sunglasses!



It has been so mild that we even have been playing outside!  Here is Matty's new little house!

Always with Minnie Mouse in tow!

Mike and I headed up to Connecticut for New Years, and the kids spent the weekend with their grandparents!  They had so much fun!  I had to take a picture of Grandma's car loaded up with Gracie's weekend gear! Ha!  Looks like she has picked up my over-packing habit!



A picture from New Years Eve!




The girls at our little NYE bash!




Bowling in CT!



We visited the Air Force museum again!  The kids love that place, and it's free!

Playing in a tent at Grandma's house with my old Cabbage Patch Kids, Care Bears, and Pound Puppies!  Look at all that static in Gracie Girl's hair, and yes, she is wearing Grandma's exercising headband... always accessorizing!

Gracie Girl is giving lots of kisses these days!



Here she is sporting four pairs of Matty's undies!



Crazy winter weather!



A visit to the Dinosaur Museum!



Gracie fell in love with this little chair at Ikea!

Matty loves to put away laundry... I have no idea where he gets this!  So when we were at Ikea, he pulled up a chair to one of the display closets and started organizing it!

Matty and Gracie really, really loved Ikea!  It is a fun place for kids when it isn't crowded!  There is so much to see and do!  They loved this little peek-a-boo chair!

Playing "Animals" at Grandma's!



Matty "eating" his new stuffed broccoli!  The kid really loves broccoli!