We love Papa

February Happennings

Alan and I had a fun Valentine's Day this year. On the 13th we ordered one of Papa Murphy's Heartbreaker pizzas. On the actual day, we got to go out to dinner to P.F. Chang's! It was so delightful. We usually NEVER go out on the real day, but this year our Young Women were offering free babysitting at the Church. I made dinner reservations a week in advance, so we had no wait! It was wonderful. We love P.F. Chang's but hardly go there because it is not very close to us and not really kid-friendly.

Another event this month was Jared getting his Kindergarten shots. He was so brave! It helped that our doctor's clinic had free animal balloons and face painting.

Playing in the Snow

I decided I had better get at least one post for February up before the month ends. About a month ago we had our first (and only) day where there was enough snow to get bundled up and play in it. Jared finally understands how to make snow angels, and he loves to have me help him make a snowman. Unfortunately, I only have the energy to make a snowman about 18 inches tall. :)

Maggie was adorable and marshmallow-y in her snow pants and get-up.

Piggy Nose

Maggie has been making a face which we call "Piggy Nose" for months now. It is so funny because she'll do it on demand. I finally remembered to catch it on film today. (Maggie got to take a bath without Jared tonight because of she had a blowout.)

Maggie is also in a cute stage where she softly says "Yah" to questions that I ask her.

"Would you like a snack?" "Yah."

"Are you poopy?" "Yah."

Jane Debate

Jane Eyre is my favorite book. I have read it probably eight or nine times, and I'm thinking I'm due for another re-read. Anyway, I got this version of the movie for my birthday several months ago:

And I just got this version for Christmas:

I am having a serious internal debate about which movie I like better. HOLY COW! I love them!!!!!!!!! The first version has a better-looking Mr. Rochester and is shorter (so more easily watched in one sitting). However, the second one does SUCH a good job building up the relationship between Mr. Rochester and Jane and includes more from the book. Thus I am indecisive. I will keep enjoying watching both. Anyone up for a girls' night?

Rapunzel

We got the movie Tangled for Christmas. Jared loves it. The past few days I have seen him with a long beige blanket wrapped around his head. He pretends it is his long hair. Then he drapes it over the banister. He is such a character!

My little princess

Playing with Christmas Toys

Jared in disguise

Maggie loves her new hat and gloves from Alan's parents. Especially the gloves. In fact, in the two weeks since Christmas, she is either wearing/carrying/sleeping with the gloves for at least 15 hours a day. She even tries really hard to pick up things (like cereal) while she's wearing them.