In early January we found out that we are expecting Baby Basset #2 - headed our way on approximately September 9, 2014. It was a pretty fun 24 hours when we found out- the Sooners had won the Sugar Bowl against Alabama the night before and then the next morning we saw those two confirming pink lines. {Adam thinks it ranks pretty high up on his list of the best 24 hours ever, and I would have to agree.} We are blessed by the Lord's timing and cannot wait to see what this new little one holds for our family. MC is dead set on it being a sister, so we will see what happens when we know for sure what Baby B is in April. Either way- we know that this little one will grow our hearts in ways we never thought possible.
February brought some snow and more cold, and some unexpected days off with daddy. It worked out wonderfully because we got to spend his actual birthday with him. He commemorated the day by breaking in his new pancake griddle and Star Wars pancake molds and I baked the usual chocolate cake. The roads had even cleared enough for us to make the trip down to Norman for the traditional birthday dinner at the Greek House {we have been going there for his birthday every year since college, including the night we got engaged, and we didn't want moving to Edmond to stop it.} What an absolutely perfect day and a great way to celebrate and love on the man we hold so dear.
The end of February brought more celebrating with friends. We went to Kaisers in midtown OKC for burgers and old fashioned ice cream drinks and had the place all to ourselves. We were able to joke and laugh without worry of being too loud and the wait staff were our own personal bouncers. It was pretty awesome. We ended the night with a hilarious round of the 5-second Rule {where you try to name three things in a given category in 5 seconds or less} and some more delicious dessert. Laughter and friendship were such a wonderful way to end the month.
And, here we are already to March. This past weekend we got to celebrate yet again. Our little bug {who is not so little anymore...} turned 3 this past week. Like most things, she knew exactly what she wanted. A Frozen Birthday Party- and mama and daddy tried our best to deliver. The weather even cooperated by being well, pretty Frozen. {minus the freezing precipitation, thank goodness}. So, thanks to Pinterest and my inner elementary school teacher self and my husband's amazing cleaning/decorating skills, we pulled it off with a house full of people that love our daughter well. Our hearts were full of gratitude as we saw people come in to our home to celebrate our precious girl. She was in heaven surrounded by friends and family to talk with and play with, all sharing in her day.
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| The treats: Snowballs {marshmallows}, Snowflake sugar cookies, twigs {pretzels}, Sven's Favorite treats {carrots}, Lemon Ice Candy {you know what they say about yellow snow...}, and snow covered mountains and the North Mountain {cupcakes and cake} |
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| We even got to borrow the popcorn machine from Ouma's school to make fresh snow {popcorn}. |
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| Sharing a book with Uncle Darin in her new dress she just had to put on. :) |
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| Pin the carrot nose on Olaf....we only had a few kiddos try it out, but it was fun to have nonetheless. |
What a whirlwind! Thankful to have reasons to celebrate not just lately, but everyday.
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