Brave 2nd graders

Olivia and Ava had their last day of school on Friday. They are moving on up to 2nd grade. They both had a fantastic year and learned so much. They both love to read and I will find them sometimes up on their bed or on the couch with a Rainbow Fairies or Juniebjones book. I hope they always love to read.

After school we headed to the movie theater to see Brave! We have all been waiting to see this and it did not disappoint. Although a bit scary in some parts, the girls and I loved it so much. The music was great and
the storyline was fantastic. I love that there is now a Scottish Disney princess.

Here comes summer.....one week until Maine. We all are so excited for our family vacation.




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I scream

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5 things I'm loving right now....

1. Old Navy stripey boatneck- the perfect go to top. Super casual, while looking pulled together And at 14 bucks, I'll take six please..

2. My Keurig...sigh. It brews my perfect cup every time. I love coffee

3. Downton Abbey- I rarely get immersed in TV series. I typically watch HGTV or Food Network. BUt I watched the complete 1st season on Netflix in one night. (stayed up to 3am!) And I have not missed a Sunday night episode yet. It is so good. And Anna and Bates are just the sweetest.

4. MY perfect lipstick shade. And it's only $4.99

5. Stretching.. Getting on the floor twice a day and doing some yoga and stretches. Feels good to move and work out the kinks. Now if I could just learn to love to Couch to 5k training schedule.

Linking up!

Photo a day

In 2010 I did a 365 photo project. I love the photo book
I created with my pics. I wanted to do another this year, but somehow, January got away from me too quickly.

So, February 1st, tomorrow, I am
doing a month long challenge of a photo a day. Should be fun and not a challenge, hopefully.

It was a beauty of a day today, almost 60 degrees in January! We enjoyed some park playtime and that made them super tires for bed early. Me too, except I crashed on the couch at nine for a few minutes and now at 1034pm, I am wide awake. Grr




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Day with Maeve

With the big girls at school all day, I am lucky to spend lots of quality rime with Maeve. two days a week we go to Mommy and me class, and she loves it so much! Honestly, most of the other time is spent playing at home, doing chores and errands, and attempting to get her to take a NAP!

This past friday after her toddler class, I thought we would spend some time shopping. She was such a good little shopper and we had some fun browsing around Marshall's and AC Moore. Maeve talked me into buying a Dora messenger bag and she has been using it ever since!

We also stopped in petsmart to get buster some biscuits. Ahe loved walking around checking out the fish, hamsters, birds and kitties!

I will miss these long days with my little girl, soon enough she will be in school all day too!



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Out with the old.....

New year. Makes me want to do things better. A fresh start. It started on Sunday, better habits are hopefully going to take up residence around here. More veggies, more moving. Less ice cream.

Girls went back to school today. David went back to work. I need them all out of the house when I want to deep clean. Maeve is easy, give her a Clorox wipe and she helps. Once they were gone, I tackled the mess. Put all the new Christmas toys to the playroom. Collected all the Christmas tcothckes and put them away, I wanted to haul the tree to the curb but I guess I will wait until Epiphany. Then I dusted and vacummed and swiffered and mopped and wiped. This place looks great. The 4th load of laundry is drying. Yes, I am on my game today.

Since it is a new year and I've got a nice clean house, I figured I need a clean slate too. Here's what I"m working on this year.

1. Taking care of #1....that's me. I wear many hats, wife, mom, nurse, daughter, sister, friend. I think I do them all very well. I need to take care of me better. Take time to do what makes me happy. I'm the priority now.

2. Don't worry so much about others and their needs. This year I am doing what is right for me and my family. Period.

3. Make new habits, good ones. Lose the stuff that has been dragging me down.

4. Live the less is more motto. Less buying of junk, more thought into what we really need.

Ok 2012 show me what you've got,

Is this thing on??

Wow, been a long te since I blogged. Three little ladies keeping me bust. Summer is fun but long.. Frankly, they are bored with me. 1st grade can't come soon enough!!