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Quite a bit going on this month. A lot of fun happenings and some other just busy happenings. The above pic is of Big P and her friend and classmate E doing their part for Jump Rope for Heart.
Little P jumping her heart out. Both P's were very excited to participate in this event at school and both made their personal goals on fundraising. Thank you to all who gave so they could jump! Kris got to be on hand as well, so it was double the fun!
The P's got a lot of cousin time last week, including some time with baby cousin C. She is 10 months old and in that fun, giggle and be amazed by everything stage. They are both very good with her. They are baby magnets.
I found a fun project for the P's for Valentine's day. The hearts said things like "you rock at basketball", "your smile brightens my day" and "we are lucky to have you." The P's seemed to enjoy this fun treat and have yet to take the hearts down.
We had some issues with the Higster this past week, actually over the past few months. I feel like a bad dog parent for not catching it sooner. But he is a much happier pup.
Kris and I both have been working at our weight loss journey but some weeks, heck some days are better than others. Thanks to the advice of a successful friend, Kris bought us both these, FitBits. I'm excited to see how they will help us succeed at our journey! Especially since we have a big day in 5 months, a nice renewal of sorts!
We traveled west for our cousins' baptism. Steph and Houston's twins R & R are almost 2 months old and are as sweet as can be! It was a fun little road trip.
One of my favorite pictures from the baptism trip. Grandma Patty with one of her grandbabies. Such a sweet and tender moment.
My mom and I took the P's to the park to enjoy this very non-winter weather today. It was a fun way to get a much needed walk in. I enjoyed watching Big P and my mom swing together.
And finally our big production of the week. Little P lost her first tooth this afternoon. Quite the accomplishment for a little girl who didn't get her first tooth until she was close to a year old. She is extremely excited. We are truly blessed. Beyond blessed.

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