Bieber Fever~

The sis took on a little cheer clinic to try her hand at something new. All went well, and she really enjoyed this new avenue. At the end of her clinics, they were able to perform at a high school basketball game~ so exciting! Her amazing grandparents there to cheer her on!~

So I pretty much failed in the picture department. Had my camera on the wrong setting, and 98% of her 'action' shots were a blurry mess! oops~ forgive me love. She did an awesome job out there though, and cheered her little heart out {with a not-so-sure-about-this look on her sweet face;)}

Rylie and her home-girls~ what a sweet bunch of gals...

What a lucky gal to have so many fans;)

After all of that cheering, it was time for a drink. Which led to the finding of this nifty little corner... couldn't resist some monkey business, silly faces, and posing:)

Now this one here, just couldn't get enough of the camera. He kept dragging me back to this spot, and directing me to take more pictures~ man I get a kick out of him!

A shot with Mom and Dad~ so proud of our girl:)

Some Instagram pics from the night. We went home and Parke dug into his bedtime stories~ the boy loves to read! And those who haven't discovered Instagram~ you must! My new favorite tool:)

And this post wouldn't be complete without a few more ski pix, right? It is just too convenient to have my phone up there, and too many memories being made to not snap away;)

Papa and the kiddos~

Have I mentioned how much we adore it up there? Magic, I tell ya.

Oh, and if you are wondering what's with the title of this post?? Check out Rylie's cheer shirt~ Bieber Fever, baby. Pretty sure Ry has NO idea who he is, but it was pretty exciting to jam to his tunes:) Ah, takes me back to the days when I got my very first New Kids on the Block T-shirt. Yep, those were the days...

Happy weekend!

~xo

love is in the air~

Well hello there.

This post is going to sort of be all over the place, but in the end it all comes down to one simple fact... we are set for v~day! Something special about this lover's day that I just can't get enough of. Is it just me, or did it sneak up way to quick this year? To all my pinterest buddies, did you spy these little sweethearts? Couldn't resist~ the peanut butter blossom, with a lovely twist...

I actually posted this recipe waaay back here, for those interested. And gotta send a shout out to one of my most favorite kitchen tools, my cookie dough scoop! Makes life just sweeter i say, and only a few bucks at your local Bed Bath and Beyond! This is me and my sweet nephew Krew~ I was getting some serious snuggles, and loving every minute of it:)

We dug out some keepers from last year~ nothing too crazy, but very special to me. That planter is actually from when my sweet grandma passed a few months ago. I am pretty impressed it is still living;)

Ry-bug celebrated her 100th day of school, and dug into carefully autographing her valentine's~

Parker has been pretty much obsessed with Lego Ninjago, and insists on watching or rehearsing all of their sweet moves... pretty flippin' adorable if you ask me.

Some more quality time on the slopes~ such fun times with my family.

The gals in my family came over for some serious craftin'~ there were goodies involved... Nic never shy's away from a little treat;) Oh! and just to clarify, he does not sport his jersey around the house, unless he is fresh home from a b-ball game... which was the case here:)

I thought a hot cocoa bar was in order for such a night~ um. I made homemade mallows. I will never turn back, they are pure delightfulness. Recipe here.

This little bowl speaks to me;0~ thanks Meg, you are my girl!

These mini-cake donuts are from my kitchen as well, recipe here. They were a little taste of heaven I must say. I left out the maple, and stuck with chocolate and vanilla glaze.

And then it was time to get our craft on!

We laughed until I was doubled over, and crying...

I needed that. Girl time is a must!

And the finished product~

Oh, how I love this bunch!~

{hotta, we missed you!! almost made you a 'hotta' banner;)}

The next day was a lazy one. Playing in the leftover paint mess, making masterpiece's! And special mail~ my favorite!

And got my new banner hung~

A little close up~

And what's going on behind me you ask...

monkey business! We are all about it:)

And that is that folks.

Hope you all have a happy lover's day.

I'm going to be lovin' up on my sweet family;)

And loves to you, too!

~xo

hitting the slopes~

Our favorite family past time, as of late, is indulging in gorgeous days on the mountain. Something about those crisp, beautiful, carefree days that we just can't seem to get enough of. Some i-phone pics of last weekend~ my sweet dad with the kiddos...

Such a family friendly atmosphere~ good clean fun for all!

I love seeing our kiddos venturing into new territory, and discovering new talents.

Much thanks to my amazing parents for getting us all rolling this year.

Some precious memories in the making for sure!

~xo