Happy Valentine's Day

Another fun preschool party!  To celebrate the Valentine's Day, the children made "Love Bug"ears,

 and played a game of picking up candy hearts with chopsticks.

A picture of the general chaos during party days...

At home, we tried for a loving sisterly Valentine's picture, but couldn't get both smiling at the same time...

Happy Valentine's Day!  Lots of Hugs and Kisses!

When Dad comes home...

It's always been amusing to see what happens when Dad comes home -- from the girls' standpoint.  Brooke's behavior has evolved from screaming (in delight), shouting, running around, hiding, jumping up and down, etc.  I think I have some video of the screaming phase somewhere... 

Keira has also learned what it means when we hear the garage door, and her behavior has also evolved from shrieks, running to the door, yelling "Daddy", etc. 

Lately, if Keira's not already sitting down eating dinner then she'll run to the basement door and lay down at the top step staring down into the basement towards the garage door.  Or, if she is sitting down to dinner already she'll start yelling "Daddy, Daddy".  I'm sure it is music to Daddy's ears after a long day at the office.  (Brooke has lately been alternating between hiding behind chairs in the family room or dancing at the top of the steps) 

Though, with both girls we have to watch out as Maddie also vies for room on the stairs, and I fear one of them falling down soon...

Endless Nap Shenanigans

Brooke is endlessly fooling around in her room during naptime.  Well, I guess naptime has evolved into "quiet time."  At least is she stays in her room somewhat quietly that'll do.  On this afternoon I guess she decided her bed wasn't comfortable for naptime, so she built a bed for her and Snoops on the floor, and caught a few zzz's.

Taking Brooke to Lunch

Ah, winter weekend mornings equals goofy playtime in the house. On this particular day Brooke discovered she can fit inside the cooler we use to carry our lunch to the pool! The photos don't quite do justice to how funny it looked!

Meanwhile, Keira discovered she can move the empty Keurig box around in the pantry to sort through the shelves.  Perhaps she's looking for a spice to help make dinner.

More sistertime, in Keira's room

The girls are endlessly amusing each other and "playing" in one another's rooms...  This day it was building a bed in Keira's room.

Keira Finally Says "Yes"

Keira's 2 favorite words:  "Mine" and "No"

I don't think I have ever heard her say "Yes" until tonight.  We were driving home from "family movie night" at Brooke's pre-school and Dad, Brooke and Mom were talking about how fun the movie night was.  The girls got to wear PJ's to it, it started after dinner which meant going out and staying up past bedtimes, they got to eat lots of popcorn, raisins and Teddy Grahams, and cuddle with Mom and Dad on a blanket on the floor of the church's community room. 

So, to include Keira in the conversation we were all agreeing how much fun it was and asking Keira what she thought.  Well she responded with a "Yes Yes".  Earth shattering, ground breaking!  The one and only time we've heard her say "yes".  Wish I had a tape recorder!