Just some updates!

I'm having trouble getting motivated to blog lately - we have defintely hit the doldrums of winter where we have to work hard to find things that make us want to even go outside the house. The kids have had a few early release days which is always a nice way for us to get some extra time with them. Unfortunately it was more ice than snow so the little girls didn't get to play outside much but we made do. Thanks to some advice from a friend we "rewarded" the kids by taking the cable out of our house. We had always had the policy of no TV or electronics during the week but somewhere along the way we lost track of that so Bob and I took the reigns back and decided we need more family time and les time in front of the TV. We have spent lots of time playing games, playing cards and sitting in front of the fire doign crafts. I could not be happier but the kids are dying for cable back

Daddy brought home tinker toys that someone at Haiti's Back Porch gave him and they loved them. Bob lit a nice big fire and we spread them out and built.....well, we didn't really build anything because we stunk at making things but we had fun!

My beautiful girl - everytime I look over at Molly it seems like she has grown up even more!

Our friend, Alicia, does Ellie's hair and she got a brand new style this week with barrettes and pony tails - she loved it and so did I!

My beautiful girl ready for some snow!

We ended up heading down to Ikea on Sunday afternoon and then using Bob's soda can money to have dinner at Friendly's - we had a blast!

My almost teenager son!

ON Monday after having an early dismissal day the girls got dressed up for a fashion show and some "mommy" time! They love their babies!

The twins dancing - I love those smiles!

Ellie was dressed as a Daddy -Molly took care of her costume!

Annie was dressed in a "ball gown" although her hair looks like a rats nest - she needs some Grammy TLC on that mop!

Annie Bananie taking care of the hair thing!

Ellie's mad Daddy face - Bob did not love this one!

Lizzie loves getting into her dance clothes and picking out what she is going to wear on Wednesdays for dance class!

Mommy and Daddy kissing goodnight!

I love Lizzie's face in this one!

The joys of having four girls - non stop fashion shows, dance parties and house playing -sometimes all at the same time!

Annie wanted to be the Daddy but then her baby needed to nurse!

Sweetest face in the world.

Ellie got out of her Daddy garb and posed for me for a while - she was so cute!

Silly girl

Molly is competing in the Shamrock Dance Academy feis this weekend and we finally made it to Farmington to pick up her Griffith Academy dress. She looks beautiful in it even though she refused to put her gillies on so we could see the full affect!

Can you tell that Molly was annoyed to be posing for me??

The cape is the finishing touch!

Happiness is having Katie every Tuesday - Lizzie and Ellie could not be happier!

Cousins!!

I promise to write more the next time but for now I am having trouble keeping my eyes open!

GNM - ILY!