This past week Ashley and the girls have been visiting for their Spring Break. One of the highlights of our week was our trip to Six Flags. The day was a bit chilly but there was hardly anyone there so we were able to walk right on just about every ride. It was the perfect afternoon eating cotton candy, popcorn, and of course funnel cakes. We all bought season passes and can't wait to go back again!
Last week the girls and I took a trip to NC to visit Wendy and Gracen and we had the best time!! The girls were so excited to be there and it was really fun to see them all play so well together. We did lots of fun things but one of the highlights of our trip was that Gracen got a new pet hamster the day we arrived. 'Edie Treebranch' (Gracen name for the hamster) was the main attraction and it was quite the spectacle when 3 screaming girls alerted us that Edie had escaped one morning (fortunately we found her!) Between all the fun activities, the popcorn, the M&M's, Edie Treebranch, and Aunt Wendy's famous dessert basket we left with lots of good memories. We definitely had a fun filled weekend and we can't wait to all be together again! 
Well, my baby has finally turned two! At times I wonder how time passed by so quickly. It seems like just recently she has turned the corner of big girl boulevard because she suddenly has become very independent...and very opinionated in certain areas. This year we had a low-key celebration for Ansley's birthday and fortunately Mima was able to be here with us. We started the day by going to the mall and letting her ride the carousel. She was so proud sitting up on her tiger and feeling like a big girl. Afterwards we came home and had cake and presents and she worked very hard at making sure she took every bit of paper off of each present. I also think she was excited to finally have her own toys to play with. Overall it was a wonderful celebration in honor of my baby......Ansley. 
As a pre-birthday activity, Ansley and I took a trip to the Atlanta Zoo the other morning. The weather was finally begining to warm up and it was nice for me to just focus on her for a change. We got there when the zoo opened so the animals were very active and we had the best time. She loved the flamingos, lions, giraffes and zebras but her very favorites were the monkeys and the gorillas....or as she called them the Ga-lill-ahs.
I've dubbed Ansley my little survivor because I feel confident that if she were ever in a situation (God forbid) like Home Alone, there would be no worries about her survival. She's constantly climbing up into the cabinets to get food and other goodies whenever she feels the notion and I know if she's not in a room with me then I need to check the kitchen! Last night she decided to play like a racoon again and climbed into the cabinet to get herself some oreos. Her plot was foiled when I busted her and following the tantrum of the century I thought I was brilliant in hiding the oreos under my bed. I should have known my little racoon would eventually find them! This afternoon we were all in the bedroom watching a show and I began to hear something rustling under the bed. We took a peek under the bed and this is what we found!
BUSTED again!We have had a wonderful Valentines Day so far. The girls woke up and discovered their valentine goodies. Ansley was so excited to get her strawberry shortcake doll and coloring book that she squealed the entire time she was going through her basket. We then got dressed and went to our cousin Annabelle's 2nd birthday party. This was really Ansley's first party where she was totally independent in every way. I was very impressed and noticed that she is definitely ready to be two. Only one more month to go! I hope that everyone has a wonderful day today!!
We had an amazing weekend. It was nice and warm and sunny and we were finally able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air a bit. Adam bought a chariot to pull the girls behind the bike and both of them loved being able to ride together. We played outside in the back yard and everyone was happy and healthy so I couldn't have asked for a more perfect weekend. We also got to see Mema and Grandaddy for a little while on Saturday morning so that was an extra bonus! While playing outback, I noticed that there were a few buds on our camellia bushes so hopefully this warm weather will stick around and Spring will come soon. Keep your fingers crossed!
