Fun daddy

This is what happens when its Chet's turn to bathe Camille!

And it's this fun attitude of his that has caused Julia and Bella to inform me that they are "daddy's girls". I see so many dads that are uptight and all about keeping the family in line- so honestly, I am happy to take a backseat and be the 2nd favorite parent.

Just a spoonful of sugar!

What a great weekend we've had so far! Friday night was the Daddy/Daughter dance at Julia's school. Needless to say, she was so excited to go to the dance with her favorite date. In a few years, Chet will take all 3 girls on daddy dates! Might have to borrow one of my nephew's for the Mommy/Son dance later this year. :)


Yesterday, Julia, Bella, Jackie (my favorite mother-in-law) :) and I went to Mary Poppins at Gammage Auditorium. It was beyond amazing- my favorite play! We had awesome seats- 7th row- and I was in awe the entire 2 1/2 hrs! The girls also loved it- they love plays and are so enthralled with it all. Even Bella sat still the entire time and loved clapping "like adults" after each act.

Julia channeling Mary Poppins with her umbrella.

No wheels, no fear!

Every afternoon, after walking home from Julia's school, the girls love to ride their bikes in our cul-de-sac. I am LOVING the benefits and freedom that comes with a cul-de-sac location! I still sit outside and watch with a careful momma bear eye but they are allowed to roam free, going up and down the street to their heart's content.

Today, out of boredom and curiosity, I took off Bella's training wheels. Having never really trained a child how to ride a 2 wheeler (Chet taught Julia), I wasn't sure what to do. I held the back of her seat for a few seconds but that just felt awkward. So being the great parent that I am (ha!), I let go, gave her a little push and closed my eyes. I was sure that she would fall and that I would have to give her the old "get back on and try again speech". Nope- she was quickly riding away! Even from the back, I could tell that she was beaming- and so was I! After a few minutes, she was trying curbs and racing Julia down the street. We can't wait for Daddy to come home to surprise him.

Bella with her "rocker" helmet that she refuses to give up. I have offered to replace it with a more girlie one but she loves it!

All you need is love

My sister has been harassing me for an updated blog and pictures of the girls. I haven't updated in a long time- not for lack of time but just lack of content. There hasn't been much to write about lately- but that's not a bad thing. We have been happy doing our thing and filling our days with bike rides, playing in our backyard, Wii games, and just hanging out. It's been quite nice!


Unfortunately, we have also been walking germ factories! Usually, we are a pretty healthy family or just one of us will get sick. This time, the germs were passed on to every one of us. Between double pink eye and a horrid sore throat, I am quite the sight for my Valentine this year! ;)

To celebrate the day of love, we headed south to Tuscon. Our original plan was to visit the Sonora Museum but decided to stop at Picacho Peak instead. We had a blast exploring and enjoying the gorgeous weather (70 degrees!). Julia was on the constant look out for rattlesnakes while Bella was in awe over all the sparkly rocks (quartzite). Camille was just content being held as usual.

Happy Valentine's Day!!