Thursday, February 28, 2013

February Fun

February was busy, as usual, around here without really doing much! 
After 2 years, Chad found his perfect boat, but if you ask her, Cassidy will say it's for her.  After a long trip down and back, Chad got the "new" Woolridge into the shop...at an angle!
Cassidy found that it's just as much fun to dress Blackberry as it is to dress her sisters, maybe even more since BB doesn't put up too much of a fight (although I'm pretty sure she's thinkin' it wasn't so bad being homeless) 
Dressed up or not these two have become great friends
We have also gotten some breaks in the weather and takin' advantage of being outside.  Thank goodness that fresh air helps offset the fact that between the two, we have 8 teeth coming in (the big front 4 across the top for both, ugh)
Grandma got to come for a week for Cassidy's birthday and we took full advantage!
Cassidy is back in gymnastics and loving it, esecially the super long trampoline
The twins like playing "where's Cassidy" which is great, becuase it can be a bit of a challenge keeping them entertained for the hour, but thankfully we have friend Kate and her baby Jolee for backup!
I had to include this picture.  Cassidy got invited to a Birthday tea party and did a great job getting her sisters ready (Rylee in red, Sawyer with the green)
Chad and I got new fancy phones and Cassidy loves getting her picture taken, I have to admit, it's pretty handy and I get some great shots, like this one, of my girls.
February is also the annual "Daddy Daughter dance".  Cassidy finally got to wear that red dress Uncle Bryce got her for Christmas and got to go to the dance with her wonderful date.  They were so stinkin' cute!
Then it was my turn...and I got her muddy!  Cassidy got to go on her first official trail ride, despite the rain.  She and Ziggy did great, even went up a steep hill where she let out a little scream becuase she thought she was going to roll off the back.  But she didn't and rode her right up and is ready to go again
We had our trusty outriders for her first ride, Laura and Cari joined in the adventure
And the monkeys?  Well, they have been pretty busy too!  Sawyer is convinced she can not go anywhere without a hat, this seems to be one of her 2 favs.  And yes, she will pitch a fit if asked to leave it off.  And they throughly enjoy room time, finding anything and everything that can be pulled out.  But, they can hang out in there for a good half hour, enough time for me to prep dinner or do a quick vacuum, as long as there in enough drawers to empty!


 There are some sweet quiet moments too, they just don't last too long!
 


Monday, February 11, 2013

5? No Way!

There is no way that my sweet baby girl is 5 years old.  It's just not possible.  5 means that she is going to be starting school and that our precious snuggle time is going to be even less and I'm sorry, but I'm not willing to let that happen just yet, so even though the calendar says so, I'm not convinced she's really 5.....Oh, but wait, the problem with that is she tells me she's 5 and when I say prove it...well, she does.  She can count to 100, write her name, knows all her colors, shapes, letters and address, not to mention how to get to most places around here.  More impressively, she is the sweetest, funniest, most responsible and caring little girl I know.  I wish I had more words to describe her, but they don't do her justice and all I can say is she is amazing and such a wonderful blessing to our family.
 
For this amazing girl, of course we had a few parties.  Starting off up north with a combined birthday party for her, Alexa and Lindsay.  It was a great day with the twins smack dab in the middle of it all "helping" and lots of fun.  Did I mention Cassidy is the fashion coordinator for the girls?  Good thing, because I'm pretty sure I'm a lost cause.  Cassidy chose red for Rylee and purple for Sawyer (including the boots).
Papa Jerry made each a beautiful shelf for all their special things...Cassidy already has her spot picked out
And, she got her official "big girl bike" from Grandma.  She is super excited to get out on the trial and make me run!

Next came all her friends to party down.  We had a great time and lots of giggles.
Lots of good books and lots of sparkly art projects....perfect for Cassidy!
On her actual birthday, Cassidy chose to have lasagna for dinner and of course helped make it
The birthday girl with her presents, balloons and flowers of choice, tulips.
Grandma Margie had been able to spend the week with us and was right in the middle of the action, along with Auntie Jess via Skype
Then we got to surprise our girl with her Cinderella cake...I know, I said no princess stuff, but I also said no pink and you all know how well that worked!  I guess I just love to see that little girl smile
Happy Birthday sweet amazing Cassidy.  WE LOVE YOU!