FaceTime with Dad

While Jeremy was in Afghanistan we had to rely of Skype and FaceTime to talk, neither of which were very reliable. I don't know when these photos were taken, because I didn't see them until after Jeremy was home. I wanted to post them because I think it's pretty cute and accurately depicts their silly, sweet relationship.

Valentine's Day

A couple of years ago I started making the kids heart shaped pancakes and now it's become a valentine's tradition :) I can't begin to explain how much I love getting homemade gifts from Bailey and the text from Riley was so sweet it made me cry. I love my kids more than they could ever know!!!! I give so much credit to their dad for teaching them how to give thoughtful gifts from the heart. He has been such a wonderful example of what Bailey should look for in a future spouse and of how Riley should treat his future wife.

Long Boarding

A couple of weeks ago we got our first real chance for a snow day. Riley was beside himself with excitement!! He was sure that school would be closed, so he and his friend Travis decided to go long boarding at night in the ice! Crazy boys!! Anyway, they got all bundled up and spent almost two hours outside. When he got home he was freezing and soaking wet, but he said it was worth it.

KMS 8th Grade Girls Basketball

The girls getting ready for their last game of the season. Bailey had a great final game to finish out the year.

My Birthday

Jeremy was in Afghanistan on my birthday, so he started my "birth month" celebration early :) He had a dozen and a half roses sent to my work, which I thought was so much more fun than getting them at home. I had only been at Lakewood, where I'm student teaching, for a week when they arrived. Everyone in the school wanted to know who they were for and the lucky one was me :) The kids were so sweet to me on my actual birthday. They knew I would be sad with Jeremy gone, so they decided to make sure my day was special. Riley got up at 5 in the morning to make me breakfast. He knows I don't like regular bacon, so he went to the store the night before and bought a healthy version. He was supposed to wake Bailey up, so she could help but he didn't. She was not pleased with that. He also hand delivered a card that Jeremy had asked him to get to me on the 8th. The card was so sweet...I cried! Riley was kind of uncomfortable when that started so he nervously walked away. When I got home from work I had more flowers from my step-mom and two hand made cards from Bailey and Chelby. Nadirah bought me a card too and then gave me a bag of my favorite candy. The kids made me a blanket too, which I love!!! I am so proud of my kids. They are sweet and thoughtful and generous.