Melting Pot Family Date

As the kids are getting older it is getting easier to do things
with them and this weekend we introduced them to fondue
cooking at the Melting Pot.  The Melting Pot was having a
kids eat free promotion and since it is expensive to eat there
anyway we decided it would be something fun to do.  The meal
took 2 hours and I was very impressed the kids behaved
themselves for the entire meal.  And I was happy they both
tried everything that came out.  Both of them LOVED the
dessert course!

Pedicure's with JuJu

Avery recently spent a few days with Pop Pop
and JuJu.  JuJu took her to get a pedicure before
bringing her home.  She loves to get her toes
painted!

First Grade Living Museum Day

Aaron's Living Museum project day was
last week.  Each student picked a person
in history to report on.  Aaron's choice was
Neil Armstrong! Each child was responsible
for picking 5 facts about this person and memorizing
them.  They also had to dress the part.  On the
museum day each student had a red "button"
attached to their costume and parents walked
around pressing this red button making them
come alive and they would tell you the 5 facts
they chose.

Pinewood Derby

This weekend was our first Pinewood Derby for the
Cub Scouts.  Both Aaron and Avery had cars in the
race (Avery was just for fun).  Neither of our cars won
any prizes but we all had a great time and it is good that
our children learn how not to win.

Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt

The kids received a special Valentine's Day
treasure hunt from Pop Pop and JuJu this
year.  They sent a letter in the mail telling them
the first clue and then Mommy had hid the other
clues per Judy's instructions around the house.

Though Bella ate one of the clues that was
outside the hunt was such a success! They
loved it!  At the end of the hunt they received each
a pillowcase and towel that JuJu had monogrammed.

Side note: I think Bella is pooping in one of the pictures
haha sorry!

Kindergarten Mardi Gras Parade

One of my favorite things about living in this town is the
activities that the schools put on. Each year the kindergarten
puts on a mardi gras parade... last year Aaron had a float
and this year he caught the throws.  Avery and I came
to see the parade as well.  The kids always have a great time
and it was really nice weather for it as well!

this is a throwback to Aaron's float last year in the parade

My Beautiful Girl!

Blue and Gold Banquet

This weekend we attended the Cub Scout Blue and Gold
Banquet where Aaron and his den mates earned their Tiger
Cub badge.  We are so proud of him!

First Time Roller Skating!

We celebrated Elizabeth's 8th birthday
at the skating rink last weekend.  This was
the first time the kids have put on skates...
and it was the first time in about 20 years that
mommy and daddy have put on skates!

Avery did not have a problem skating but
her wheels were really tight so that gave her
a good start.  Aaron on the other hand took a
little while to get the hang of it and at one point
had a little break down but Uncle Matthew came
to his rescue and helped him.

They had such a good time and Aaron has
already asked to go again.

Daddy had no trouble getting back into skating--
Mommy realized why I didn't go skating much
when I was their age!

Mom Brag

I have to take a moment to brag about Aaron.  His report card was
sent home this week and he made straight A's again this 9 weeks.
We are so very proud of his hard work!  His teacher sent home this
note attached to his report card.  Mr. Lemoine had wonderful things
to say about our boy!

A few family pics

Here are a few pictures from family picture time... Avery
had been throwing up all day and running a high fever
but she still managed to look cute during picture time.

Cousin Sleepover!

We were so excited to have all the Gaines' cousins in
town for a few days.  Aaron and Avery love to have
M & M come to spend the night when they are visiting.
All of them camped out in Aaron's room!  Avery though
unfortunately got sick the following morning (she had strep)
and missed out on 2 days worth of cousin fun activities.

Both of us (momma and Avery) were so upset that we
did not get to spend more time with everyone. 

Bass Pro Outing/ Meeting Santa

This is another pre Christmas/out of order
post.  We invited our good friends to go
to Bass Pro with us to see Santa.  Little
did we know that once we got there it was
a 2 hour wait to actually see Santa... luckily
they had many activities to keep the kids busy
and just walking around the store takes some
time!  The kids seemed to have a great time
and the mommies didn't lose their minds with the
wait lol!

Present opening at Gram and Paw Paw's

Christmas lunch at Great Granny's house

For lunch on Christmas Day we went to lunch at
Granny's house... here are a few of the cousins and second
cousins anxiously awaiting gift opening time.