February was a full month with lots of celebrations at school, Valentine's Day, and some fun family outings. Here's a little peek into the fun...

Per his request, Maxwell started swim lessons this month.

We do his lessons during the day when his sisters are at school and it is quite nice only having to get one child ready and showered afterwards.

Naomi got strep throat at the beginning of the month so she and I had some extra snuggles.

The first half of the month was a lot about preparing for Valentine's Day! Naomi had to make homemade Valentines for her classmates, which was super fun but very time consuming! : )

Maxwell continues to be my little sidekick who I love spending time when the girls are at school.

Both girls are doing so well in school and both have made some great friends.

Valentine's Day was the same day as the 100th day of school. Naomi decorated a shirt with 100 heart stickers

and the girls had so much fun going through the Valentine's from their classmates.

There was a lot of outside time

and due to the warmer temps, there was a lot of very messy snow gear (especially during play dates).

This month we had a lot of fun family time watching the Olympics

 and exploring a really awesome children's bookstore called, Wild Rumpus. The kids had so much fun

reading through different books and playing with the animals that were roaming around.

That black blog next to my purse is the bookstore's resident chicken

and here is Mia with one of the cats.

We also got a Children's Museum membership this month and went 2 times in one week. We had to bring daddy back after the four of us had so much fun.

The other day it was dress as your favorite book character at school. Mia is a puppy from one of her favorite chapter book series, Puppy Place and Naomi is Piggie from the Elephant and Piggie books.

I leave you with Maxwell who only wears pajamas or swim suits when at home

and is usually up for any adventure, especially if it involves going to the library or Target. ; )

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January was all about dates with the kids and enjoying the snow (plus a little getaway adult only getaway). We went sledding this month and Maxwell even went down the hill by himself.

The kids made a lot of messes and had a lot of fun playing inside on the days when it was just too cold to go outside.

Mia enjoyed the self checkout at Target and successfully scanned all of our items.

One of our resolutions this year was to make dates with the kids a priority again. This one on one time is so important to them and Joe and I so we are going to do our best to be sure each kiddo gets one individual date a month. Naomi and I had so much fun going out for ice cream, playing her favorite card game, and chatting for our date this month.

Maxwell chose going out for ice cream for his date with daddy as well. I loved hearing about the sweet conversations they had.

Mia and I enjoyed our favorite, Punch Pizza and shopping for our date this month. 

Maxwell has been fighting his nap but on the days he wins the battle, he usually falls asleep at some point. On this day, he fell asleep in my arms while watching the girls at dance class. : )

The best part of January was me tagging along on Joe's monthly business trip to Seattle. It was so nice to get away and have some time together. Plus, my kids had a blast with grandma so it was a win win for everyone!

Here is one of my favorite spots in Seattle. I enjoyed the view while catching up on a book. Not too bad.

All bundled to walk across the street to school. 

After school snow fun!

Maxwell is my little side-kick this year with both girls in school all day and I just can't even handle his cuteness.

The girls got haircuts this month. Mia got 3 inches off and Naomi chopped hers into an adorable short haircut. She has been wanting this style for years but usually changes her mind at the last minute. This time she went for it and I think its suits her well!

The kids and I went out for dinner the other day and they did such a good job that a stranger came over and complimented their behavior. We had a big talk about restaurant behavior beforehand so It was nice that their efforts were noticed. 

Naomi earned the Hatchimal that she has been working towards for months! It's been a long journey but she persevered and made her goal.

Even though my kids love playing in the snow and I love watching the snow fall from the sky as I sit clean the house in front of the fire place, I'm kind of ready for spring. Since I know that's still a few months away, we will continue to embrace the beautiful MN winter!

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