The Circus!

Anna Kate is becoming a tiny adult before my eyes.  Last week, she was planning her own events! DotDot called me one afternoon and wanted to know if she was supposed to have them ready for the circus by the time I picked them up that day. Um.... no? Apparently, Anna Kate was so adamant all day long that she was going to be going to the Circus that night that DotDot started believing her! I guess she has been paying attention to the commercials for the Circus being in town. DotDot felt she really needed to go since she was so excited about so I went Friday and bought tickets for the Saturday afternoon show.  A weekend away trip for John Clay and I didn't turn out the way we planned so instead of DotDot and Aunt Ashley taking them, Aunt Ashley and I took them. I am glad I got to go! They really enjoyed themselves.  We made the mistake of asking if anyone needed to go to the bathroom just after intermission. You know Anna Kate was all over that. She went 3 times before it was over. She even missed the elephants because she was in the bathroom.  Silly girl. This germaphobic mama sometimes can't even handle that she wants to go into every.public.restroom we encounter.

 Loaded in the car and ready to go! To make an exciting outing even better, they got to ride in Aunt Ashley's car!

 I couldn't get a good picture for some reason. They were all coming out blurry! My smallest subjects weren't helping much either. This is Drew's new picture face. Ugh!

 Excited to be there!

 Cutie!

 Anna Kate's favorite part was the horses. They had miniature ponies and big horses. I think she is going to be a horse lover. She tells me often she wants a horse. And a sea horse.

This was Drew's absolute favorite part. I couldn't get a picture of him because he was on my lap but this was the last act. They were starting to fade and lose interest and then they brought the motorcycles out. He sat right up and was completely enthralled.

After the circus we went to see cousin Price play baseketball and got to see Whitney, Todd, Hayes, Mimi, & Pops there too! After the game, Aunt Ashley came back to our house for dinner, she helped them with their baths, and snuggled with them while they watched cartoons before bed.  I'm pretty sure they would say it was one of their best days ever! 

Just trucking along!

Old man winter has been brutal this year. We are just trucking along and looking forward to Spring and some warmer weather. I can't say I haven't enjoyed the snow though! We got another snow last week that was about 6-7 inches. I haven't seen that much snow in a long time!

We have been somewhat busy around our house. Our house is under contract (again!) and we hope we will really be moving this time (in about 3 weeks!!)!  We have been busy looking for lots, picking out house plans, making plans for the move, etc... Such exciting times! 2014 is going to be a year of many changes for the Garlands.  We are going to be moving out of our first home (that is going to be really sad!), building a new home, and Drew and Anna Kate are going to start a new school in August! They were excepted into the Wesley Day School. This is where cousin Hayes goes and although they won't be in the same class as him, I am sure they will see him around which will be exciting!

 I ran errands last Saturday while Drew and Anna Kate stayed home with their Daddy. This is what I came home to. This is not the outfit John Clay put her in that morning. This one is all her. Oh, that crazy kid!

 This is further proof that Anna Kate is just like her Aunt Ashley.  Her new thing since Christmas is "decorating".  She takes her hair bows and other items and decorates her room, the living room, DotDot's house, etc.....

 Dinner date with the neighbors! Drew and Anna Kate really enjoyed getting to go out to eat with Gabby.

 We are still doing gymnastics every Monday evening and they still love it. Anna Kate takes it a bit more seriously than her brother but they both do pretty well. They still need to be in the Mommy and Me class as they need some help staying focused, on track, and in line waiting their turn but they are definitely making some improvements.

Hand stands!

Snow Day!

Last week we got to enjoy a couple of snow days.  It was the first real snow we have seen in a while. Drew and Anna Kate really enjoyed it and even got to do a little sledding and we finally got to try out the Snowman making kit they got for Christmas! I got to be off of work for a day and a half too so we all got to enjoy the fun together!

 Getting all dressed up! They got these snow suits two years ago for Christmas. They got to wear them for the first time and probably the last time. They are too small!

 Drew's ready!

Catching a ride on the sleds with Dad!

 He thought it was funny to eat the snow until it was really cold on his "trapped" (chapped) face.

 Snow angel!

 Sweet girl!

 He has the most infectious smile!

 Playing on the swing set. The frozen slide makes for some fun!

 Oops! That tree jumped out of no where!

 Just a'swingin!

 Morning cartoons while we wait for it to get warm enough to go outside! Anna Kate was literally toasting her buns by the heater! Haha!

 Our (sad) little snowman.  The snow was a very dry and powdery snow. By the time we were able to get snow balls big enough to make anything, it was packed so tight we had a hard time getting it decorated.

Drew didn't have as much snowman love. He knocked his hat off then laughed! He is the true definition of boy!

They are calling for more snow and the kid in me is hoping it comes. I guess we shall see!