A few funny stories and pictures from the past few days. 

Anytime Ellie wants something that Kate has she just tells her that her baby doll is crying, Kate drops everything and runs to her baby. Ellie's got this big sister stuff figured out! 

Ellie kept trying to crawl through Kate's legs. The first two times Kate got knocked over because she's not tall enough. She's a quick learner and just started sitting on Ellie every time she would try it. 

Ellenors legs are getting strong. She was a little disappointed that we only rode two miles, she wanted to go farther. 

Cody was talking about eating Panda Express for lunch a couple weeks ago. I couldn't justify spending $30 on one meal (spur of the moment) so we decided to make it instead. So. Much. Better! I don't know why I used to love eating out so much! 

Two funny things Ellie has said on Saturday. #1. "Dad you can't drink all the milk, we won't have any left for the rest of the week. #2. You have to be careful with your little kids! Your being too rough! (Said after she got wiped out from Cody throwing a pillow at her!)

Morning snuggles were interrupted by dad's tickles, she didn't mind at all! 

They loved dancing at the Valentine's Day dance at our church. They both cried when we had to leave at 9pm because there were still people dancing. 

Speaking of Valentine's Day. I convinced Cody to get me a dress instead of flowers or candy. He still got me candy, he's the best! 

More puppies from the library...

Making valentines for dad while mom eats half the batch of cookies. Don't pretend like you don't do it to! 

If I tell the girls we are going to watch a mommy show Ellie asks if it's a good show, house show, or Sofia show. Sofia wins a lot when these two are fighting over what to watch because it's one kid show I don't mind watching. 

That made a boat! 

Last week we caught a stomach bug. It was miserable! Kate slept on our floor and every time she moved I was up. Thank heavens we are over that now! Let's hope we've got our fix in for the next three years! 

It also warmed up into the thirties so we took advantage. Ellie is getting pretty good at running, she ran for over a quarter mile without stopping!!! I can't wait to sign her up for a kids race and get her very own medal! 

Library time! We can't leave without reading for a few minutes first. 

It was in the mid thirties again so we headed to the park after school one day. Unfortunately it's not kept up during the winter, there were no two swings next to each other that weren't broken. A slide is missing from the toddler section and is now just a shoulder high drop off (my shoulder height!)

Ellie and I butt heads a lot, we are very similar. Sometimes I am so proud of who she is and others I'm embarrassed that she has some of my negative traits. But the best thing about this is the relationship she is able to have with her dad. Every night he lays by her and they have a chat about everything that happened that day, some days I hear giggling, some days it's crying. But it's always sound advice from the most amazing man. I hope some day these girls realize just how lucky they are to have him!

My parents came and stayed with us for a couple days while Cody was away on a work trip. My mom used to travel a lot when we were younger and would always bring us a surprise. You had to sit with your hands out and eyes closed so you could get your surprise. We'd even wait up until midnight just to see what she brought. And of course say hi to our mother that we missed dearly! 

Sour cream was heavenly! Cody despises the stuff, I'm trying to eat it all before he gets home and throws it out! Can't waste good food! 

The girls love a Russian show called Masha and the Bear (it's on Netflix translated into English). Babushka and grandpa brought it in Russian to watch and it was more entertaining hearing mom translate and use funny voices! 

Blini for breakfast! (Similar to crepes but Russian) And my first time trying Nutella! It's completely acceptable to eat it on everything... At least in my house it is. 

The girls are already asking when they are coming again but are excited to visit them at the end of the month, I won a race entry in Utah. 

Poor Kate. Hanging out with mom is so exhausting, it was only 11:15am to!