Daddy Daughter Dance 2017

Lakeside Primary held a Valentine's Day Daddy Daughter Dance, and it is something Nora has heard about and looked forward to for a while now.  She was counting the sleeps until it was her day.  Wessy got her ready and brought nail polish, make up and accessories and we got this princess ready for her date with her daddy, and her forever Prince.  Daddy was excited too, and it was a very special night for the both of them.  Nora would not let Franklin see her dress and came down the stairs for a big reveal.  He had a bracelet for her and a wrist corsage and she was thrilled (and slightly embarrassed at first).  She went to dinner at Purple Cow with about 5 other couples, danced the night away, and came home with a torn up dress and shoes (a sign of a good night), and finished the date with ice cream.  It was a night she will always remember, and Franklin too.  I'm so happy for the both of them, their love is something special and she has no idea how much space she fills in his heart.  

Isaac is 3!!

My baby is 3!!!  And he provides so much joy to our family. He is an independent soul, who likes to do things "his own self" and he likes to explore and wander (which can be quite challenging for his mother) but I hope it will serve him well as he ages.  He loves his family, and in fact when asked what he wanted on his cake he said choo choo train, legos, and my house and family.  He likes to be close, snuggle and play.  He loves legos, tools, balls, rocks and sticks, etc.  He also loves attention and playing with his bubby and sissy.  He is good at #1 on the potty but we have gone back to pull ups for the time being because #2 just wasn't happening yet.  He is a great eater, will eat all day long if allowed!  He loves to talk and sing and tell stories, he likes to hear new stories about animals each night.  Prefarably and animal family with a little boy, big girl and big boy brother and a mommy and daddy and dog.  He adores Maple too!   Isaac Watson Bass, you make me laugh, and I love my days spent with you!  You make me so proud and so happy!  

Some favorites

These photos have nothing in common, but they are just a few favorites from the month.  David has been gone 13 years and his friend from college sent me this picture of him.  It's a favorite, because it's feels like a happy David coming in for a big hug.  I still know his smell and miss him tremendously.

 

Frankie B is 37!

Franklin turned 37 on the 28th, and the kids and I made him a heart shaped chocolate cake and had our own party.  You sure are loved, Franklin!  We all adore you and thank you for what you do for us and our family!

100 years old on 100 days of Kindergarten

Nora was to dress 100 years old for her 100th day of school  She loved it, wore her Mommie Boo's scarf and purse, and Grands Ellen's cane.  I put wrinkles on her face with eye liner and she made me wash them off- ha!  Aging is hard on us all! She's having a great year in Kindergarten and is learning and blossoming so much! We are thankful!

Great outdoors

Lately we've been enjoying as much time spent outside as possible, and with such a mild winter, it's been easy to do!  We've been to the farm every weekend this month, the guys went duck hunting, been on a hike at Lake Catherine, parks, playgrounds with friends, etc.