Fun things...

We have been busy, but with a new camera, I have also been taking more pictures. The winter chill is still upon us, so we have been staying indoors. That doesn't mean we haven't been having a blast. I'll let the pictures tell the stories (and captions).

Precious moment captured post-bath.

Libby helping me make roasted squash and ricotta stuffed shells.

She LOVES to cook and eat. Look at the tongue stuck out in concentration!

Joe in big boy underpants. He is NOT potty trained, but we are moving in that direction.

Family movie night. The kids got the comfy chairs, candy and strawberry milk.

I got the couch and a Care Bear movie (I think they won in this scenario).

Joe trying to coax daddy into another horsey ride.

Joe weighs right at 40 lbs, so the horsey can only go so far.

Cute kiddo feet. This is mainly me playing with the camera :)

Ball race in the basement. This has become a favorite activity for the kiddos. Libby makes me whistle to start the race.

A fun weekend away (for everyone)

Last weekend, Corey and I headed to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN area to stay in a cabin with the Taylors. The kiddos, however, stayed in Webster Springs with Corey's aunt and uncle. They had a BLAST!!

There was dress up

And tea parties

Joe got bored with the tea party eventually

We heard there was also a Valentine party complete with streamers and cupcakes. The weather was nice so Debbie and John took them to the river to see the fish and throw rocks. Libby got to take naps in the tent--which made her SO happy. Thanks so much guys! We had a great time relaxing, and our kids were WELL taken care of.

My favorite things these days

Our camera is close to dying, so the only photos I have were taken on my phone. But I wanted to share a little about the kiddos and us as a family. Things have been CRAZY in the Bozic household for the last month. Getting in the groove of a new semester is usually stressful enough, but now Corey has band practice twice (or more) a week, I am trying to have play dates with other kiddos and work and study -- you get the point.

BUT...we are here. We are learning to appreciate the little pieces of time we have together as a family, and I am loving the time I have at home with the kids (especially on Friday when I am not doing any school work). We have dance parties and tea parties and movie nights with popcorn.

Here are a few snapshots of my favorite things these days...

Libby writing her letters and making Valentine's for her friends. She can write all of them, but when she gets bored, she writes "stories" which are squiggly lines on paper. This story was about snakes... very appropriate.

Joe being my cuddle buddy while I study. He throws fits and can cry on command, but MAN this kid is sweet. He gives the best hugs and makes you feel like a million bucks when he runs to you and says "Oh Mommy, I missed you so much." Makes me melt.

The kiddos will be off for an adventure in Webster County soon, so I will definitely update then.

The new things

The newest thing in the life of Libby is this GIRLINESS! I am not very girly. So I am always confused when everyday she asks to wear a long dress and wants to have tea parties, take care of babies etc. The new girliness means that we watch Angelina Ballerina, wear her ballerina dress and shoes as often as possible and twirl (we twirl alot).

Joe in the other hand is fascinated by the drums. He is crushed when the drum sessions have to end. He makes all sorts of things into drums-tupperware, tables, Libby. I will try to write a longer blog about all their many new adventures and anecdotes, but I thought this short post would tide everyone over for a moment :)