Where to begin??

To say that I am behind in my blogging is probably the absolutely BIGGEST understatement of the entire year. Yes, I realize that it now summer, and the last entry to my blog was dated December 30, 2010. Oh, my. How so very sad.

It has been a very interesting year thus far. Life seems to have moved at lightning fast speed. There are days I wonder how we survived! Here's a little recap.

In January, Brian headed to Phoenix, AZ, with his parents to watch his beloved Auburn Tigers win the NCAA National Championship! It was a great day to be an Auburn Tiger. Although, according to Brian, every day is a great day to be an Auburn Tiger.

Mr. Arthur, Brian and Mrs. Robbie cheering on the Auburn Tigers.

While Brian was celebrating a victory, the girls and I had a short vacay at Papa Jim and Mimi's. With snow predicted, I decided that I wasn't quite up for being at home by myself with the angels. So, we packed up and headed my parents. It was the best 3 days I had had in a long time. We were able to relax and just enjoy the opportunity to be together. The girls LOVED playing in the snow with Mimi and Papa Jim.

Ellie and Mollie

The snow as not the best for sledding; however, the box worked great as a sled.

The girls loved the Auburn jerseys that Daddy brought home for them.

Our snow in January wasn't the end of the white stuff for us. It snowed again and again and again! We never get that much snow here in Arkansas. I loved it, but Brian wasn't a huge fan.

My big girls...they LOVED the snow!

Ellie, Brian and Annie

My girls...Mollie, Annie and Ellie

The snow made Valentine's Day a little challenging. Mollie's class party was rescheduled due to all the white stuff. Ellie's class was able to have their party on the scheduled day. I was so glad for her especially since, as first graders, they were very aware of the date and the plans! :) Fortunately, I had a feeling we might be snowed in so I was prepared ahead of time. I have to say that that was one of the few times all school year that I was ahead of the game.

Ellie and her friend Olivia at their Valentine's Day Party.

My Ellie

Mollie and Ellie

Mollie, Annie and Ellie

Sweet Mollie at her Valentine's Day Party

Not totally sure why Mollie felt the need to wear her hood while she and Haven decorated their Valentine's boxes, but.....

We finished out February just being family, continuing to adjust to Brian's crazy schedule, enjoying a visit from Caleb and loving the weekends when Kelsey and Micah were home from Fayetteville.

And we always love playing with, watching and loving on sweet Sam!

Ellie, Kelsey and Mollie

Annie and Caleb....we loved having him home for a few days although we missed Stephanie.

Hanging out at Mimi's

Oh, Annie. How you make us smile!

My silly girls love to climb into Annie's bed!

As Spring approached and we prayed for warmer temps, Mollie's class enjoyed a visit from the firetruck and some LR firefighters. The kids thought it was so amazing! I was even able take some of my First Kids Day Out kiddos out to see the excitement. I knew that Noah would never forgive me if he knew what I allowed him to miss!

Mollie's K3 Class

Typically, we never go anywhere for Spring Break. This year, we made an exception and headed to Lanett and to Fayette to spend time with family. One of the challenges our family has faced this year is the declining health of Brian's aunt Sandy. We absolutely adore Granny. We have spent several weeks watching the phone and waiting for "the" call that we needed to come. When Spring Break came, Sandy was doing very well. We were so excited to get to see her and to spend some time with Brian's family. The girls LOVE to go to Lanett. They love to play with their cousins and to get to be on the farm. On our way to the Valley, we made a stop in Auburn. You see, we had a special guest on this trip - Flat Stanley. We took Flat Stanley to Auburn to see Jordan Hare and to check on Toomer's Corner. We had a great day doing a little sight seeing.

Ellie's Flat Stanley

Ellie, Annie and Mollie outside the new basketball facility at Auburn University.

Nannie, Mollie, Annie and Ellie outside Toomer's Corner.

While we were in Lanett, Mollie enjoyed a little taste of her upcoming 4th birthday!

Mollie and Claire playing...they had the best time together!

Mollie and Aunt Carolyn

Ellie and the sweet horse

Pretty sure this horse has the best disposition

Annie was memorized! She loved the horse!

Mollie helped Aunt Carolyn drive the Gator. She thought she was hot stuff!

After a couple of days in Lanett, we headed to Fayette to spend a couple of days with Brian's Mamaw. The girls always love going to Mamaw's house. We also got a chance to go out to her cabin and for the girls to do a little fishing.

Daddy and Annie doing a little fishing. Check out B's pink fishing pole. ;)

Ellie was in heaven!

Mollie and Daddy

Oh, sweet Mollie....

The whole gang enjoying a beautiful day at the lake!