Birthday girl!

 On Wednesday, Aaron didn't have to go into work until the afternoon so while Eleanor was at preschool, we went on a brunch date! It was so fun. I forgot how much I love brunch places and going on day dates with Aaron. Adelaide came along and a lady mentioned what a good baby she was! We went to First Watch and it's so close to our house and I'm obsessed with it now. The atmosphere was charming and the food was so delicious. 

Eleanor is so helpful these days. I caught her cleaning the bathroom in her ballerina clothes.  

Adelaide is getting more confident with her legs. She stands up all over the place. She isn't quite walking yet, but I know she's so close. 

She makes the cutest little noises when she wants us to notice her standing up. 

The girls had their last day of music class for this semester. They had a teddybear picnic. They love Ms. Meghan. 

On Friday we prepared for Eleanor's birthday! We baked the cake!

Our RS activity was making vision boards. I tossed this after I took a picture, but it was fun finding images that I hope will inspire me this year. 

Austin is taking a TyKwonDoe class for 4 weeks. He looks so cute getting dressed in his attire. 

We felt so blessed when our neighbor asked if we wanted 4 free tickets to the Monster Jam. I told the kids that I know when we pay tithing the windows of heaven are opened. I guess I haven't given tithing enough credit for entertainment as well, like when our neighbor asked if we wanted these tickets. Aaron called up his dad and Duane went with Aaron and the boys. They had a blast. 

Saturday, January 15 was Eleanor's 4th birthday! 4?! She's so big! She woke up very excited for her day. We had Lucky Charms for breakfast and then she opened some presents. She started painting for nails right away and then Grammy visited Eleanor's nail salon as well. :) We woke up to about 4 inches of snow so she loved playing in the snow!

We then made frosting to decorate her cake and some cupcakes. 

We went on a lunch date with Grammy and Grandpa at McCallisters. 

We came back home for cake and ice cream. Eleanor requested a unicorn cake and it turned out so cute. She added a bunch of sprinkles. Sprinkles make everything better. 

She got this new backpack from Grammy and Grandpa. Papa and Grandma Donna sent her a journal with her name on it. She also got a new mermaid for the swimming pool and training wheels for a bike a neighbor gave us. 

I love my mini-me. She is more outgoing than I am and she spins all over the house all day and requests me to turn on more music. She loves having a sister and wrestling with the boys. 

Saturday afternoon Eleanor was invited to her friend's birthday party. She dressed like a princess and everyone sang to her too! It was a cute little party.

On Sunday morning, our church meetings were canceled because of the snow and ice. We've had church had home for 2 Sundays this month now due to weather. We enjoyed a simple church service at home and then we had a new family over that just moved into our ward. It was nice having friends over for dinner!

I did work on the family newsletter that I put together for the Thomas family. We only publish one twice a year, but it seems to be time for another newsletter before I know it. This time we shared memories of my mom and Dianne. I laughed and cried as I read the memories of my mom. I love her. Here she is as a little girl! What a blessing she's been in my life and so many of her siblings and nieces and nephews as well.