Spring Was Here!

As many know, spring in Lakeview is a very confusing time.  Elise asks why she cannot wear her "summer" clothes when it appears to be beautiful outside.  I usually reply with something like, "it will be snowing in an hour."  This is usually a very true statement.  Today it has been beautiful, snowed on several different occasions, hailed, and generally overcast.  But, we had a beautiful St. Patricks Day.  We ventured out for the parade and festivities that our community has to offer.  The girls loved it!

With Alida & Matthew Finetti.  

We have been enjoying some down time at home.  Here is what is happening around our house these days:

* We have some intense games of Hide and Go Seek.  It's really cute when it's just the two girls playing.  Lauren usually covers her eyes and says, "1-2-9-20, I toming!"  Actually, Lauren is a great hider.  She it really quite when she hides, something Elise is still unable to do.  They love to hide in the kitchen cabinets.

* I am a little embarrassed to share this story, but they love to "play doggie."  Lauren is the dog and crawls around barking.  Elise is usually shouting commands to her sister and giving her pets on the head.  

* Elise continues to be really into playing "restaurant."  She is the "cooker" and serves up some delicious food to her sister.  

* And I can't forget the laundry basket....its a race car some days and a wild ride others.  They take turns pushing each other around in it.  They occasionally get a ride from mommy....it always elicits huge smiles!

* They have learned some amazing fort building skills from Scott.  They are always dragging out numerous blankets to make forts or have sleepovers.

*Right now they are really into hot chocolate.  It's the favorite of the month at our home.  Both girls love it and ask for it daily.  Oh, and drinking tea like mommy.

* Elise is more interested in what we do when we leave home.  She is really curious about daddy's job.  We have had some interesting dinner conversations about what he does.  We usually just try to tell her that daddy helps keep people safe, but that doesn't seems to be enough anymore.  She likes to ask about jail and why daddy has a gun.  Hmmm...not something they teach you in recruit school.  None the less, their favorite part about daddy leaving is his lights.  After Elise figured out that daddy's car is equipped with some flashy lights she is constantly requesting to see them.  He usually cooperates and I wish he could hear the cheering and excitement that goes on as we watch him pull away.  

As usual, not many dull moments here in Lakeview.  I better get back to the laundry before the girls wake up....I am sure they will be wanting some hot chocolate.