Here are some highlights:
We stayed overnight with some close friends who have a dog and a cat. My kids are obsessed with the cat (we won't ever have one because Brian and I are both allergic, but I like cuddly cats too). Lucy decided that her stuffed cat was friends with Teemu and every time the cat would move, she would move her stuffed cat next to her. It was adorable and hilarious:
I had some delicious food, including shawarma salad (a chicken shawarma without the pita but with lots of lettuce AKA soo good), a tuna salad with tons of veggies and curry (this was delicious, recipe to come), had 3 delicious burgers during Halifax burger week, and the kids devoured cake on several occasions, including my aunt's birthday.
I also made these delicious paleo banana muffins that I've been wanting to try from Julie's blog.They were fantastic and the kids loved them too.
We caught some live music - my cousin playing piano with my university friend on the small pipes and my cousin playing fiddle with piano accompaniment for St. Patty's Day.
I had a wonderful girl's night out to see Beauty & The Beast with my good friend Laura. It was amazing. I cried a little bit (thank you Paris). The music was gorgeous as was all of the cinematography. I loved how French it was. I loved the library scenes and all of the characters, of course. I made shirts for myself and my friend to wear to the movie & we also had little red rose earrings which were a fun purchase. I also did my nails with Jamberry's Unexpected Romance which was a fun one.
The girls dressed up for St. Patty's Day but Lucy was actually really sick that week (lethargic, runny nose, drippy eyes, it was weird but she is OK now). You can see her all snuggled up and sick here :(
As I mentioned last week, Lucy turned 3 on Friday March 31. I still can't believe how fast they are growing. I had the afternoon off work that day so I picked the kids up from daycare/school and took them to an indoor playground. It was AWESOME. Usually, I am not a big fan of those indoor playgrounds and Brian is happier to be there with the kids because there are SO many other kids there and I find that I get a bit anxious. When we went on Friday at 2pm, there were only 3 other kids there and lots and lots of space for my kids to play happily. It was great and they were so happy. I took a few pictures but mostly just chased them around and watched them play, which was awesome for my mommy soul. We then had pizza for supper while watching Paw Patrol (this is a major treat) and celebrated the next day with family and friends. It was fantastic and I was so grateful to be able to spend lots of extra time with these two special little girls.
Molly also finished indoor soccer this month and both girls will be playing outdoor soccer this summer. They are also participating in a Youth running race series which was supposed to start this weekend but has been delayed with the snow. Molly got an awesome second report card and we meet with her teacher this evening. Our family also developed a new obsession with Trolls, and I think Brian loves the music more than any of us. It's such a cute kids movie & I think we could do a whole lot worse ;)
April is going to be pretty fun - we get Friday and Monday off at Easter and that will be great. I'm hoping to finish up Erin's book challenge and read some other great spring time books. I have a 5K on April 30 and the kids have two races. :) It's going to be a nice month!!
SO, what's new with you lately?! Check out Kristen and Gretch's blogs today to see what everyone else is sharing this month!!
All of your food looks yummy!!! I will have to try those paleo muffins. Snow on the first day of spring is like a slap in the face, am I right? Sounds like you have a lot of fun planned for April!
ReplyDeleteI pinned the banana muffins, although I don't really use almond flour so I will have to adapt.
ReplyDeleteBurgers and cake too.
My DOGS would actually like a cat, but MFD is allergic.
Teemu looks just like my cat! Mine is not cuddly, though. She's standoffish and rude.
ReplyDeleteErica wants a guinea pig but we can't have one because of aforementioned cat so she keeps my stuffed one in her room instead.
I think I'm the only person who hasn't seen Beauty and the Beast! I definitely have to. April definitely sounds fun for you so I can't wait to hear about it :) Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty fun month to me! :) I love the cat story. I just love cats. Bummer that you guys are allergic. I think I mildly am... so I try to vacuum more frequently and change our blankets more too! It helps with the allergies! Glad you loved b&tb. It was SO French, which was very fun! I can't wait for SUYB. :) :) Hope you guys have a less sickly April/May though! :) XO - Alexandra
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"cold" haha. dang girl, busy month indeed! oh my goodness, the stuffed cat with the real cat.. i die. i might already have a collection of stuffed cats so my future children will be absolutely surrounded by ALLTHECATS. haha. poor Lucy, glad she is better now. i absolutely adored beauty and the beast, totally cried. all the food looks amazing and now i'm so hungry. your girls are so freaking cute. glad you got to spend extra time with them :)
ReplyDeleteI totally fell in love with Beauty & The Beast too, and I really wish that I'd made a shirt to celebrate the day! It really was so beautifully done, and I can't wait to see it again! It sounds like y'all had the best time celebrating Lucy's birthday and that you have a lot of exciting things coming up in April!
ReplyDeleteBeauty and the Beast was so good!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your nails for Beauty & the Beast girls' night. I really need to see it.
ReplyDeleteCute St. Patty's pic of you and the girls :)
Aside from the snow and sickness, it sounds like such a wonderful month! I love the shirts you made for Beauty & the Beast, and what a fun afternoon celebrating Lucy's birthday. Also, Lucy moving her cat next to the real cat is way too cute!
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