Happy Birthday to You!

Yesterday was Grace's 11th birthday; I am amazed everyday at how much she is becoming a beautiful young women (inside & out). Isn't she lovely!!

My New Seat

Katy just got a "new" car seat from my dear friend. Because she was so excited about the new seat, I had to bring it in the house for her to try out. These pics show her eating lunch (popcorn chicken) & drinking her juice while watching Blue's Clues (her absolute favorite show).

A day at the playground

Yesterday we had temps of around 60 so the Rootes Family headed out on bicycle to the playground. Grace is all set to go!

Some of Grace's school mates we at the playground too, here are my girls playing with the others.

"Daddy is it my turn yet?"

Mommy & Alison on the teeter-totter, Daddy is on the other end.

The "twins" coming down the slide.

My Sleeping Beauties

My Dear, Sweet Katy My precious Ali, or at least I think that's her (I know that's her bed).

My lovely (growing too quickly) Grace.

They are sweet when they sleep! However, they are also very funny and must be photographed.

Piano Princess

Not only is she beautiful; but she is talented too! Grace began taking piano lessons from our neighbor (has been teaching for over 40 years) exactly 1 year ago today. She plays very well and we are very proud of her commitment.

Alison's "1st Date"

On Valentine's Day Alison attended her 1st Father & Daughter Dance for Girl Scouts. This event happens every year. Daddy came to the front door and rang the bell to "pick up" his young lady; just like a real date.

Don't they make a lovely couple!

Ali & her date had a wonderful evening.

Snow Fun!!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Last week we got 8 inches of snow here in Noblesville; most of Indiana got even more. Yesterday; Grace, Alison & Daddy went out into the front yard and made this fort then enjoyed a snowball fight.

It wasn't too hard to stay out and play (for 2 hours) because it was 40 degrees yesterday afternoon. They all had great fun!