Giddy up, horsey!

Grandma Connie comes to visit!

Due to an unfortunate circumstance Grandma Connie came to visit a few weekends ago. She flew in late in Friday night and left early Sunday morning so we didn't get much time with her but enjoyed playing, eating great pizza, celebrating her birthday, cuddling, and drinking a few beers.

Thanks for treating us so well! We look forward to your return in April!!

Amanda, Eli, and Evie visit!

Amanda, Eli, and sweet little Evie came to visit the girls and me on Saturday morning. Cara and Eli are the best of buds at Lynn's house during the week and had a great time playing on Saturday, but the real highlight of the day was holding baby Evie. Brynn was never very interested in Cara when she was a baby but she sure was interested in Evie. Cara too! She loved, "Bebe! Oh, tuet!" We will definitely have to plan many more playdates :)

Lunch Date :)

Autie Key offered to watch the girls last Sunday so Darren and I could go on a lunch date. To be honest Darren and I can't remember when the last time we were out for lunch/dinner without the girls. Brynn thought she better take our picture before our date. She sure has a knack for the camera ;)

I have to giggle at the pictures of Cara with her Lovie. She loves tickling her eyelids, fingers, ears, and toes with the corner of her Lovie. She starts laughing at herself before she even gets close to whatever she is going to tickle. I'm giggling right now just thinking about it. Who tickles themselves?!?

And a quick picture of the photagrapher herself. We have SUCH a photogenic family!

We love the MN Zoo!

Last weekend the girls and I met Jen, Betsy and Claire at the MN Zoo. The girls had so much fun running through the whole zoo and checking out all the animals. Previous to this trip Brynn would run from exhibit to exhibit showing little interest in the animals. This trip she was so curious about all of them. Much more fun! We can't wait for our next trip...especially once spring hits :)

Cara and I were looking at the string ray and I kept hearing a little girl's super excited voice (that sounded very much like Brynn's) say, "I got it! I got the leaf! Usually I don't like to touch this stuff, but I did this time!" And then she ran over to me with it!

Who needs a double double? Two very tired girls leaving the zoo.

Cool Chick!

Beautician?

For months Cara has insisted on washing whose ever hair is in the bathtub with her. Usually Brynn takes the brunt of her washing, but Honry (Henry) and Claire have had their fair share of hair washing experiences as well. Her new favorite activity is to brush my hair. I sure am a lucky girl!!