Mess Free Finger Paint

By Saturday evening I had started to develop severe cabin fever after being locked away in a dark room all week. I still wasn't feeling up to doing much, but Kerriann was starting to get antsy so I knew I had to do something.

We decided to take a little trip to Target for some new art supplies. Because when in doubt, go to Target and spend money, right? ;)

Crayloa has this great new finger paint that only shows up on "special" paper, which is perfect for moms like me who hate messes.

Kerriann still gets to feel like she's making a mess, while I have no disaster to clean up afterwards. So everyone wins!

It was great being able to kick back for a few minutes while she entertained herself with her new supplies! We will definitely be purchasing more of this stuff when we run out. Thanks to Kevin's friends who originally introduced us to this magical stuff as a gift for Kerriann's 2nd birthday.

February in iPhone Photos

1. Kerriann with Daddy doll

2. Mommy and Kerriann

3. Before school

4. Snow!

5. Icing her first big boo boo after falling down the stairs

6. Snow boots + snow

7. Drawing ovals ("ogles")

8. Playing in the basement

9. Cheese!

10. We miss you Daddy!

11. Bath time

12. Valentine's Day Cookies

13. Bath time 2

14. Homemade granola

15. Mommy and Kerriann again

16. Ready to go!

Chalk Art

We have had an unusually warm winter this year. I have really missed the snow, but with the extreme warmth that we have experienced the past couple of weeks, it has been nice to get outside and breathe some fresh air.

On Wednesday after I picked Kerriann up from school it was still around 65 degrees and sunny so we got to play with sidewalk chalk for the first time since fall. She had so much fun running around the driveway and making art.

Though I can't deny that I'm looking forward to the 70 degree weather we have forecasted for next week, I wouldn't mind us having one huge snowstorm before spring begins!

Roses

Routine

The best part of the bedtime routine (according to Kerriann)

January in iPhone Photos

1. Rainy drive to Poolesville
2. Kerriann on the move
3. Kerriann reading with Aunt Patty
4. Kerriann and Mommy
5. Being silly
6. All dressed up for pictures
7. Shopping at IKEA
8. D is for Diva
9. Pizza!

Valentine's Day 2012

Kerriann woke up on Valentine's Day to a pile of sweet gifts from a few special family members.

First she opened gifts from her grandparents. A Dora jewelry set from Grandma and a cute red dress from Grammy and Papa (which you'll see in pictures in the future!).

Next up was the package from Aunt Julie and family... markers and chocolate, two of her favorite items!

And finally... presents from mommy. A box of princess chocolates and a new pair of "sparkly shoes" since her black ones are getting tight. I knew we would need replacements before too long!

Kerriann and I both got cards in the mail from Kevin. It is always such a treat when we get mail from him and it made my day! He's also treating me to a day at the spa... if I can just find a few free hours to go. Even though he is so far away, he knew exactly how to spoil me this year. I was worried that Valentine's Day might be depressing for me, but the little things he did meant so much to me that I still had a great day. Hope everyone else's Valentine's Day was filled with just as much love as ours was!

On the Eve of Valentine's Day

The day before Valentine's Day I picked Kerriann up from school and took her to pick out Valentines to give out to her classmates for the first time. 

We went to Target (where I was extremely disappointed with the selection) and she picked out Disney princess cards. 

She was so excited to open the box and start addressing them when we got home. Her teachers sent home a list of names, so I wrote them out and then she signed her name in purple.

I put some Valentine's Day themed cookies in the oven to bake as we worked, just for good measure.

I had so much fun making cards with Kerriann for the first time. Next year I'm hoping to get more creative and help her do something homemade for her friends and teachers.