Last weekend

Last weekend, Russell got to experience being the only male in the house. Jackson flew back to Austin with Mimi and Poppy last Thursday for a weekend getaway. He didn't get home until Tuesday afternoon. We missed Boo terribly. We tried to stay busy while he was gone. We gave Annabelle lots of attention.

We planned a surprise for Jackson's homecoming - a BIG BOY BED. We wanted to put this off as long as possible but he slept in a big bed in Ruidoso and at the grandparents to it seemed like it might be an easy transition. Here is Annabelle helping daddy. She loved holding all the tools.

Miss Priss loves a push toy especially the stroller Cy gave her for her birthday.

Maggie got some attention while Jackson was gone, too. She got a haircut on Monday. When Annabelle got home from school I snapped this pic. Both my girls in matching pink bows. Annabelle was looking a bit of a mess. It was the first day she came home from school still wearing her bow. Well, sort of!

Tuesday morning, Annabelle grabbed my purse and toddled to the front door before school as if she knew exactly where we were going. She is so smart . . . and so adorable!

Ruidoso, NM

Last week we went to Ruidoso. We left a snowstorm in Lubbock on Sunday morning to get to the mountains. Mimi and Poppy came with us. The extra help was so nice and we had a very relaxing trip. We had really nice weather. It snowed most of Valentine's Day but the other days we really nice and not too cold. On one of the warmer days, our friends came down the mountain to visit. I wonder if these are the same deer we saw last time.

Tubing

Russell and Poppy took Jackson tubing twice while we were in NM. At first, they said he was scared but he quickly got over his fears. He loved it!

Valentine's Day in Ruidoso

We celebrated Valentine's Day while we were in Ruidoso. The kids got lots of Valentines. For dinner we went to our favorite Ruidoso Mexican restaurant. We heard about this place before our last trip so we went back in October. It didn't disappoint and neither did the kids. They were so good at dinner. While we were at dinner the snow started pouring outside. What a cozy way to spend Valentine's Day!

Picnic lunch

While Daddy and Poppy were out skiing, we set Jackson and Annabelle up on the balcony for a picnic lunch in the sunshine.

Outdoor fun

Hanging in the condo

The last hoorah

Last Saturday, we had one last birthday bash for Annabelle. Mimi and Poppy wanted to see her blow out her candles, eat her cake and open presents so that is what we did. She loved all her gifts and we want to thank everyone who made her 1st birthday so very special. As you can see, Jackson and Cy are pretty excited about the new toys, too!

Annabelle and Maggie

While we were in Ruidoso, Miss Priss decided her favorite toy was Maggie's dog leash. I guess she likes it because it is pink and it makes a jingle noise. Anyways, she is getting so good at walking that she tries carrying objects with her and she even walked Maggie. Well, sort of!

Ruidoso sneak peak

Here is Poppy, Daddy and Jackson tubing in Ruidoso, NM. We just got back from a little family vaca. We had a blast and I have tons of pics to post.

Our little monkey

With all the Birthday hoopla, we can't leave out our first born monkey! Here he is in his monkey boots. Out of the blue, he decided he wanted to wear his monkey boots that have been in his closet for 6 months. Better late than never. What a sweetie!