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A Perfect Start to Spring Break!

The girls and I started off spring break bright and early. {Ashton doesn't need an alarm clock because her body has its own....throw in the time change that she hasn't quite adjusted to and well, there you have an early riser.} Landry and I slept in a little longer than normal but 7:45 is still early in my book. I think we wore Landry out yesterday after playing outside for so long because it is RARE that she sleeps that late.

Anyway, we had to be at the gym by 8:30 so since the girls were good sports for Mommy to workout, I treated them to Einsteins for breakfast. They were both so delighted to devour their blueberry bagels.

After breakfast it was off to Old Navy in hopes to find a few spring necessities and some flip flops for Lan-Lan. We left with a few things, but no flip flops in Landry's size. Apparently all toddler girls are wearing a size 7 these days.

The girls loved being able to spend the afternoon playing together. Day 1 of Spring Break was perfect! I am looking forward to the rest of the week with the girls!

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On this fine Spring Day...

~We found a nest of baby bunnies in one of planters on the back porch.

~Daddy and I cleaned out the garage complete with shop vac-ing, organizing and purging which felt so good!

~The girls spent most of the day outside playing.

~Landry decided to try eating sand out of the sand table for the first time and she didn't love it.

It was a beautiful day and we took advantage of it. I hope spring is here to stay!

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Sassy Saturday #6

Today we went to sonic to get slushys and headed to the park and enjoyed the spring weather!

~Ashton

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quite a yummy snack!

I have known of several people who have raved about nutella, but never tried it myself. My aunt sent us some for the holidays so we tried it and loved it!

We love eating it with these pretzel thins...the sweet and salty together is a most delicious combo! It is a fave for 3/4 of the Bryce Fam (I am sure Lan-Lan will love it when she is three and is able to have nuts) even Ashton who is really picky about what chocolate she likes loves it!

Are you a nutella lover....what is your favorite thing to eat it with?

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Open House...2nd Grade Style!

Tonight we went we had the pleasure of following our BG around her school as she showed us all the things she has been working on. She (and her teacher) have been preparing some fantastic pieces of work ranging from research projects, to a fairy tale study, a little multiplication math, among many other treasures.

I love watching the pride in her face as she read us every single word she wrote and walked us through every one of her classrooms. We loved every second of it!

We are definitely two SUPER proud parents!

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A Fun Twist

So the weather here today didn't start out so great. We had a thunderstorm complete with a torrential downpour this morning which meant that Ashton's softball game was canceled tonight. But by lunchtime the sun was out and shining bright!

So after Ashton got home from school, had a snack, and a did a little homework, we put on some play clothes and headed outside to finish her homework. Yep I said finish her homework, my friend Amanda had done spelling words with her daughter outside with sidewalk chalk the other day and I thought it was genius. So we busted out our sidewalk chalk and Ashton practiced her spelling words on the sidewalk while Landry had a complete blast "coloring" with her chalk.

Once we finished the spelling words there was enough pretty spring-like weather left over for some scooter riding. It was a fantastic afternoon and I loved being outside with the girls even if it was a bit on the windy side...I will take a nice warmish wind over rain any day!

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Today while we were at dance, I snapped this picture on the floor. We see this "rainbow" often and even so, Landry still likes to point it out and touch it.

The little things we take for granted sometimes are amazing in the mind of a toddler.

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this made Landry's day!

I have to start with a little background info...When Bobby and I make Ashton's lunch everyday, we always write her a little note. She totally loves this...I think it is one of her favorite things about lunch. We have done this since her first day of Kindergarten and not a day goes by that she doesn't get a note.

Well, today Bobby sent Landry an email since he doesn't get to put a note in her lunchbox yet. So when I checked my email this afternoon and I saw the email I just melted. I had no idea he was doing it. I brought Landry into the office and put her in my lap. I told her that Daddy sent her an email....and let me tell you that her little face lit up. She doesn't really "get" what an email is, but all she knew was that it was from Daddy and he was gone at a meeting.

When I read it to her, she said "I wan hode my email." So I printed it off for her. She was so beyond tickled to have that paper from her Daddy. She carried it around and "read" it lots of times.

It was such a small thing that Daddy did, but she loved it just like Ashton loves when there is a note in her lunchbox. I think she likes it even more when Daddy writes the notes but I am okay with that.

There is nothing better than having two little girls who love their Daddy so much...there is nothing better than seeing my hubby do little things like this for his two precious daughters. I have said it before, he is such a great GIRL DADDY and he wouldn't change it for the world!

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a DIY test...

This project has been in the plan for almost a year. Yep...ONE year. I found the fabric and bought it about a year ago. I explained to my hubby what I wanted to do and he wasn't totally sure it was a good idea and that WE could do it. Needless to say, we put it on hold for a while.

Then a couple of months ago we decided to go ahead and do it so I bought the batting. And we stopped there. Then last weekend we went into a model home that had one of these window cornices and when Bobby saw it he decided we could totally do it, and on top of that he thought it was a great idea.

So....yesterday we went to Home Depot and got the rest of the needed supplies to complete the project. Today was a rainy day so it was a perfect "project day". We made this thing while Landry was napping and hung it just after she woke up.

I do have to say that I love this new addition to our window in the kitchen/breakfast nook.

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Sassy Saturday #5

This is Aubrey & Elisibith. These are their new outfits. Every month I give them a new outfit to wear for the month. I dicided to do this so I don't have to do this every day since I have school dance and softball. If its a special akation I quickly do it.

~Ashton

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Just Like Sissy

Today Lan-Lan P was struttin' her stuff around the house in Ashton's flip flops. She thought she was so cool being just like her Big Sis. I know that Ashton LOVES how much Landry wants to be just like her...well, for now anyway.

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AHHHHHH....spring-like weather!

What a breath of fresh air! I can hardly believe the temperature on my car thermometer said 67 degrees! It was fan-tab-u-lous...I busted out my flip flops and Ashton wore short sleeves~it was beautiful!

Bring on SPRING....lets just hope it hangs around for a while!

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The First Sign of Spring...

Today, since it is March, we busted out our new spring-ish placemats! The girls were both so excited and I am ready for spring so I am just trying to help speed things up a bit!

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Ashton's Bedtime Teeth Regimen

Given the fact that Ashton's mouth is too small for all of her teeth (and has been all her life) and even more so now that she is getting permanent teeth, we work really hard at trying to keep her teeth as healthy as possible.

Her teeth are so crowded and close together that it makes her more suseptible to cavities so every night she brushes, flosses, and uses her anti-cavity fluoride rinse. She does a very good job and her favorite part is flossing (she is SO my kid)!

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Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Mango Salsa

Ummmmm...this dinner was delicious. This is a recipe I found in Cooking Light magazine ...Ashton even loves it! I don't have the recipe typed up yet which is why I didn't post it. :)

(I have posted grilled chicken with a mango salsa before...this is totally different and also really good.)