Spring Break??

As a child, teenager, and young adult, I spent many a Spring Break visiting fabulous Caribbean destinations with my family, soaking up the sun and enjoying a carefree vacation from my everyday life. Fast forward about 10 years, two dogs, and three kids later, and my Spring Break looks a whole lot different! Now it means a week of no preschool (plus the unfortunate timing of our part time nanny being on Spring Break too), no vacation, and a whole lot of panic about how on earth we're going to fill our time.
Thankfully, the week has been just fine so far. Over the weekend we hit up the playground, and yesterday we joined our friends Wingrove, Ashby, Claire and Austin at the children's museum and successfully went out to lunch afterwards (7 kids in all!). Today we spent a lot of time at Westwood, with Mommy getting her booty kicked in exercise class and the girls enjoying their Big Sister, Little Sister class and then lunch upstairs at the "fancy tables" (as Caroline calls them). Later this week we have more play dates with friends, and every day Caroline has swimming lessons. It's certainly no tropical getaway, but this Spring Break isn't so bad!

Trying with all her might to climb to the top of the jungle gym.

Margaret insisted on wearing her tutu to the playground.

On the go with Julia!

Margaret always wants to travel with a snack - and she wants to take the whole container!

M and J horsing around on the couch. 

Hug!

Kiss! 

Do YOU want a kiss??

Just because we're not somewhere warm, doesn't mean I can't wear my swimsuit!

Margaret latest obsession...brushing her teeth.

Caroline ready to take the plunge!

Julia loves watching the swimmers.

Caroline has taken to wearing her swimsuit in the tub now.

 Here's Caroline during one of her lessons...

And We're BACK!

Whew! That was a loooong break from posting for me! I blame it all on Noah's Children (and I mean that in the best way possible).  The gala was a HUGE success! We grossed over $90,000 from our auction that night and including sponsorships and ticket sales, we helped raise about $300,000 in all for Noah's Children. It was an amazing event,  and I'm so proud of all that we accomplished. But, boy, am I tired! It's taken a good two weeks to reclaim my life and not go into a full panic when I haven't checked my email in the last 30 seconds.
I make no promises, but hopefully I will be more regular in the posting from now on. Here's a look at some of the things my trio of girls have been up to lately...

Paul and me before the Noah's Children Gala

Daddy read Caroline this book before bedtime one night and the first thing she requested the next morning was "green eggs and ham!" We were out of ham, but green eggs were made to order!!

Happy Valentine's Day pancakes!

Caroline working on a Valentine's Day puzzle.

Julia was looking for something a little more exotic to eat on her Valentine's Day...

Yes, she's leaning in for dog food and yes,  I'm taking pictures instead of stopping her.

Hey, this tastes pretty good...

...I missed a piece on the floor.

Sweet Margaret getting ready to run a race with Julia.

And they're off!!!

Having so much fun!

Round two, false start by Julia.

Poor Caroline missed these races...she had a stomach bug.

And now for the stroller races!

We're off!

Dance party with Margaret.

Dress up with Margaret.

Julia's latest obsession: MUST BRING MY PRESCHOOL BAG (and usually wear my bunny slippers) EVERYWHERE!

Mommy and J hanging at Moe's.

Margaret face jamming a brownie.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all our friends and family near and far! We love you!

     Caroline, 3.75 yrs                  Julia, 20 months                     Margaret, 20 months

Busy Bees

Our girls have been so busy lately! School, activities, play dates with friends and play time with each other have been helping us beat the winter weather blues and the few colds/ear infections that have plagued us recently. And with Mommy just about finished with her Noah's work, we are all in a little better mood these days ;-)
Lots of pictures to share...

Julia face-jamming pancakes at the kitchen counter

Caught!!

Caroline and Charlie on a play date (I think it should count as a date...he brought her flowers!!)

Having fun 

Chick-fil-A = one happy girl!

Julia loves to play on the floor with figurines.

At the pharmacy with Mom asking for pork rinds while waiting for her meds.

Happy girl Margaret painting at the Children's Museum

Yum! I love eating lunch at Westwood!

Playing with her choo-choo while holding tiger in a death grip.

ballerina at rest

Daddy and his girls

Can you guess which twin is sick??

Scootering to the playground.

Walking home (Mommy got to carry the scooter)

No, I wasn't drawing on the couch with crayons, I promise.

Lounging

Margaret showing off some impressive dance moves

Caroline and Julia looking out for Daddy