snowy days.

We have definitely had our fair share of snowy and cold days this winter.
It is winter.
And I have only fallen more in love with winter since the day we brought our little Quinn home from the hospital.
I saw it in a completely new and different light.
It was magical and beautiful again, and would give her opportunities and experiences she can only get from living in a location that fully experiences all four seasons.
I love the snuggling in our blankies, watching movies, building forts, sitting by the fireplace, sledding in the backyard, sipping hot cocoa, baking cookies, and all the little things that you get to do and enjoy more during this season.

Fall and Spring are by far my favorite times of year, but I've been surprised how much winter has caught up to summer in all that it has to offer. 

On those super chilly polar-vortex like days, you can't help but to appreciate that it locks you down and you get this wonderful gift of extra family time.  No errands, no work, no classes, no playdates, just being home together.

One of those mornings we baked cookies together.
(don't mind the point and shoot camera dull pictures, and very bright kitchen, OR our super casual attire "no shower" look :))

Quinn loves to surprise daddy with cookies, but on this day he was able to be home with us. :)

Yes, those are big girl undies on that itty bitty little booty.  More on that later...
She is 95% potty trained...and I only say that because it's gone so quickly there is still a 5% hesitation from us. ;)

"the cookie inspector"

These days there have been many mornings filled with lots of activities, crafts, potty training, tons of painting, play dates, and Quinn helping get her big girl room ready (it's almost there!).  This little dancer is also doing GREAT in her dance class.  She is following directions from the teacher so much better (thank goodness), knows the routine, is a very patient student, and loves the class.

This mommy has been feeling fantastic these last two weeks of pregnancy, and totally needs to get that bump update on here!  Since Christmas, time has flown by and we are already halfway through the pregnancy, which means we will be finding out baby's gender very soon (in less than 2 weeks).  We will post a little reveal on here.  But before that, I will definitely get a bump update on here and will make that the next post!  This girl needs to get back to using her camera a little bit. :)

Todd is doing great too, had some snowy days home with us, which we all love!  He is home everyday around 3 o'clock and we love that too.  Most of his weekends are booked with officiating, but this time of year we don't have much going on anyway so it works out great and we still get more time with him now than when we head into volleyball season!  Which before long boys season will be underway.

Happy February everyone!
It's birthday month around here for a little two year old who will soon be three!