Spring is in the Air...(Well in TX anyway)

Molly had a Spring Program at her preschool last week.  This is the same Spring Program that helped us to decide to enroll Molly into preschool as she was jumping around dancing at Paulie's Spring Program last year.  The program consists of the 18 month and 2 year old classes singing and performing their motor skills learned throughout the year.  

We've learned from Molly's teachers that she's gone from a Chatty Cat in the beginning of the year to a quiet little girl now.  What?!  Honestly this girl does not stop asserting herself at home.  Opinions?  Molly's got them and she's not afraid to tell us how she feels or what she wants!  If only a little bit of her quiet school self could be shared with us at home!  

***I've got some cute videos but iMovie takes forever to upload them, so these pics will do!

Reach way up high!

"Hmmmm....Not sure how I feel about all this..." (Note: I did not edit these pics prior to uploading)

Sorry for the blurry photo, my camera was in movie mode.  However, Molly loves the trampoline!  We were worried she wouldn't be able to jump on it at the program because of her Nurse's Maid Elbow she had earlier this week (Nothing like a trip to the ER at 8 am in the morning)

I think she was definitely a little confused as to why all the parents were there smiling, laughing, waving, and taking pictures.

Never fails that someone stands right in front of me or my child while I'm trying to take a video.  Can't tell you how many times I had to move so that I could get a "good" shot.

"I'm getting a little tired of this singing stuff, is it nap time yet?"

"Well since no one is watching, I guess I'll pick my nose!"

The Parachute is by far her favorite activity.  She's very good at it and listens very well to teachers instructions at our Little Gym class.

Now this is the Molly we know and LOVE!

Sorry for so many of almost the same picture, but I just love her face in all of these!  I couldn't decide which to post or delete.

Her friend Nathan loves the parachute as well!

After the program, the parents were invited back to the classroom for cookies and lemonade.  Molly wasn't too into her parents, but loved the cookies.  Oh dear, I hope we aren't embarrassing her already!  We've got at least another 5 years before that happens, right?!

Looking at the above and below picture...I'm really not sure where Molly came from?  I mean, had I not birthed her I'd wonder if she were really my own...

.....BUT I sure am glad she's mine!  Attitude and all....You make us so very proud Molly D. Izzo!

Photo Dump!

Whew!  I had 84 new photos on my iPhone to upload!  I guess it's safe to say I rarely plug my iPhone into my computer.  Here are a few randoms...

Rolling with my homies!  Speaking of homies, our dear friends Monique, Makena, and Malia have since moved to San Antonio!  We tried to get as much quality time as possible with them before they left.

Makena and Paulie at Monkey Joe's!

Pretty Princesses, Malia and Molly, at our friends' house!

 I've got a lot of these....Carseat photos!

That's Molly....She's star gazing!

Meatless, lentil meatballs...Yummy!

Trampoline Fun!  Seriously, this place is the coolest.  Next time I'm buying myself a pass to jump.

Totally random, but we bought new couches!  They'll be ready in another month.  Yes, we are crazy people buying new couches with two little ones (especially since we've had spilled milk and coffee on our current couches...cough cough....Paul...cough...just in the past week), but ya'll we are in desperate need of some new couches!  And we sold our media couch on Craigslist, so it was time.  Below is a swatch of the fabric....Its a little gray with a hint of blue.

Ha!  Had to post...We were checking out at Target and Molly looks over at this movie and she says, "Daddy"!  I laughed out loud (awkward stares from checkout lady) and said, "Oh you think that looks like Daddy?"  Molly replies, "No that is my Daddy"....Sorry Molly, but Steve Carrell is not your daddy, albeit the similarities!

 Took Molly to an accessories store for the first time.  She was in heaven!  

Another playdate with best buddy, Makena!  Paulie, "Mom, stop embarrassing me!"

"Hey mom!"

 These two are too sweet!

Easter decor shopping at Hobby Lobby....(Note we did not buy any of the photographed items!)

A much anticipated playdate with school friend, Grady.  Molly would not stop wrestling poor Grady!  He was ever the gentleman stating, "Molly, please stop."  She didn't get the hint!

Speaking of Grady....Paulie asked that we take this picture and text it to Grady.  Yes, the kid knows all about texting....

It's amazing the things she lets him get away with....Great Catch!

Yum!  One of my favorite vegetarian meals...Veggie Burger, Kale salad, and sweet potato fries!

The kids had rodeo week at school last week, so she wore her cowgirl outfit and hat!  She wanted to bring her baby Eloine (Molly named her!), but babies were not allowed at school.

Valentine's Day....What?!!

Hello World!  Are ya'll still following us down here in TX??? Hope so.  Happy Valentine's Day....A month late!  But better late than never.  We had another great Valentine's Day here in TX!  Something about my kids and holidays, but they LOVE any reason to celebrate.

Molly didn't have school on Valentine's Day so they celebrated a day early.  Paulie had school on Thursday and looked super rad in his "Heart Throb" red t-shirt and pants to match.  Wished I had a picture of him cause he looked so handsome.  

I should also mention both kids are into making funny faces and showing off for the camera!

Goofballs!

Eww....So gross and unbecoming of you!

Happy Valentine's Day Ya'll!!