We have already celebrated Valentine's Day here. Part of our celebration was take a drive to a nearby city where there is a Dunkin Doughnuts to see what they had. We've only been once before and the selection can be pretty strange sometimes, but we were very pleased to see someowhat normal flavors. We bought ALL the plain ones that they had (6 in all) and these special ones. The kids were so excited! They could hardly wait to get home and eat them :)
Jonathan and I went out for a lunch date. We ate at a new restraunt that was absolutely delicious! We then did a little window shopping and came home. He also made this cake that was really good. The kids had a good day at school and came home with sevearl pieces of candy and a flower from their teacher.
Earlier, the kids filled up another super duper chart. So their surprise reward was to go to Papa John's for pizza and then they could share a dessert.
Seeing the kids in their coats reminds me...the weather has been crazy here. One day it will be in the 40's and the next day it will be in the 80's. Today was a warm day...so outside felt wonderful, but inside is a mess right now. I believe this is my least favorite part of the year. The inside is filled with water on the floor and walls which then mixes with dirt from little hands and feet. Like I said, not my favorite.
Many times, Ayi will start feeding Lauren her lunch while she is still cooking. I came home for lunch and Lauren was sitting on a stool and using a chair to a table. She was too cute not to take a picture of. She has also been wearing her hair in braids recently (which is really cute, too!)
Benjamin went out to fly his helicopter this weekend. This group of guys were really the only ones out when we got to the basketball court. They werejust hanging around talking, but they got a kick out of watching the helicopter fall from the sky.
In no time at all, we had developed a little crowd. I was relieved when the battery ran down. Some of the little ones kept trying to catch it and I was afraid that they might get hurt. But even so, they were so much fun to watch.
This little one was my favorite. She had the biggest laughs and squeals watching the boys play.
We've been making daily trips in the afternoon to the playground. It still think it's funny that I won't let Regan ride this one swing because she is too big and then I see grandparents riding it with their grandkids all the time. We have gotten good at timing the swings to wear the kids actually get to swing on one for a few minutes.
This is right outside our apartment complex. People set up on the streets every day to sell their fresh fruits and veggies.
We have already celebrated Valentine's Day here. Part of our celebration was take a drive to a nearby city where there is a Dunkin Doughnuts to see what they had. We've only been once before and the selection can be pretty strange sometimes, but we were very pleased to see someowhat normal flavors. We bought ALL the plain ones that they had (6 in all) and these special ones. The kids were so excited! They could hardly wait to get home and eat them :)
Jonathan and I went out for a lunch date. We ate at a new restraunt that was absolutely delicious! We then did a little window shopping and came home. He also made this cake that was really good. The kids had a good day at school and came home with sevearl pieces of candy and a flower from their teacher.
Earlier, the kids filled up another super duper chart. So their surprise reward was to go to Papa John's for pizza and then they could share a dessert. 
Seeing the kids in their coats reminds me...the weather has been crazy here. One day it will be in the 40's and the next day it will be in the 80's. Today was a warm day...so outside felt wonderful, but inside is a mess right now. I believe this is my least favorite part of the year. The inside is filled with water on the floor and walls which then mixes with dirt from little hands and feet. Like I said, not my favorite.
Many times, Ayi will start feeding Lauren her lunch while she is still cooking. I came home for lunch and Lauren was sitting on a stool and using a chair to a table. She was too cute not to take a picture of. She has also been wearing her hair in braids recently (which is really cute, too!) 
Benjamin went out to fly his helicopter this weekend. This group of guys were really the only ones out when we got to the basketball court. They werejust hanging around talking, but they got a kick out of watching the helicopter fall from the sky.
In no time at all, we had developed a little crowd. I was relieved when the battery ran down. Some of the little ones kept trying to catch it and I was afraid that they might get hurt. But even so, they were so much fun to watch.
This little one was my favorite. She had the biggest laughs and squeals watching the boys play.
We've been making daily trips in the afternoon to the playground. It still think it's funny that I won't let Regan ride this one swing because she is too big and then I see grandparents riding it with their grandkids all the time. We have gotten good at timing the swings to wear the kids actually get to swing on one for a few minutes. 
This is right outside our apartment complex. People set up on the streets every day to sell their fresh fruits and veggies.
