Stay Days

One of Addy's favorite things to do lately is Stay Days. They are offered at her school a few times a week, and it allows her to stay until 2:00 (as opposed to 12:00). The kids bring their lunch and get to play on the playground or have indoor activities. The weather has been so nice for outdoor play that they have been spending lots of time out on the playground! I only do it at the most once a week because I don't like her to be gone from me for too long! It gives me a chance to actually do some errands. It seems with Luke taking a morning nap, all I have time for is a quick workout and some housework while Luke naps during Addy's school days. Addy's favorite little school buddy, Graydon, is often in stay days with her. They love each other and have so much fun. Addy asks me almost every morning if she can have a stay day!

Addy with Graydon on the playground. This is the ONLY kid her age that she is actually taller than. I swear she is about 4 - 5 inches shorter than most of her friends. Just to give you an idea, she only wears a size 6 shoe! Most 2 year olds have bigger feet!

Sweet baby Luke watching big sister play on the playground

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is how our little Valentine started her day: opening up her loot! I love to do packages and presents for Valentine's day. Luke was still asleep while Addy opened. Mondays are kind of crazy for us since I have to be out of the house by 8 to teach a few classes. Considering both of the kids usually don't wake up until after 8, Addy did pretty well waking up early to check out her stuff!

Her favorite book! We borrowed from the library for awhile and had to return it, so she has her own copy now!

We were very busy this weekend. Lots of baking! I am in charge of bringing the treats for the preschool V-day party tomorrow so we made these yummy sugar cookies. I have finally tweeked the perfect recipe for sugar cookies and royal icing-- they are DELICIOUS!!

Candy cane hearts to hand to her friends with Valentine cards

Orange/cranberry white chocolate heart cakes. They're all wrapped up to see, but they tasted very yummy!

Chocolate covered strawberry marshmallows for her ballet class today

All wrapped up!

MacGregor

Last night, we said good-bye to our sweet MacGregor. It was sad for the whole family to put our sweet puppy down, but we know it was the right decision. MacGregor had been a diabetic for over a year, and started to age in many other ways. Over the weekend he got very sick, and we thought it would be best to take him to the vet last night.

MacGregor lived almost 12 years and filled our life with so much love and happiness. He was given to Jeff as a Christmas gift from his parents in 1999, and I met him in 2003. Jeff jokes that MacGregor knew that I was "the one" long before he did. I had such a special bond with him from the first night we met.

Most everyone knew MacGregor as such a fantastic guard dog! His favorite thing in life was to protect his family. He loved having Addy and Luke to protect. We will miss him dearly, but are so glad to know that he went to heaven as a happy puppy! Even in his last few hours, MacGregor enjoyed the things he loved most: a nice walk, cookies, and love from his family.