We got to dye Easter eggs at Grandma's with Amy, and Tara and Rob and their family. Notice what (most of )the men were doing during the festivities....typical. :) Then then we got to have an Easter egg hunt in the basement because it what snowing outside that day in Chicago. Carter found the "golden" egg with $20 bucks, but Caitlyn turned on the tears and Grandpa hit her with a twenty too. He is such a softie.
In March, my sister Tara and her family came over and along with my Mom and sister Amy, we drove up to the Wisconsin Dells. We stayed at a really fun resort called the Wilderness resort. It was so much fun. It has 5 indoor waterparks and a huge dry play area. You can get to them all without every having to go outside. Which makes it a perfect getaway for the winter. We had so much fun and it is my kid's new favorite vacation spot, plus it is always fun to get to spend time with our family.
One of Caitlyn's fieldtrips for preschool was to take a train ride. Caitlyn was excited to go, although while we were on the train, she kept asking when we were going to get to her fieldtrip. I had to explain that the train ride was the fieldtrip---she wasn't impressed, but nothing a little icecream couldn't fix.
This is a big thanks to my hubby who did a completely and absolutely great job managing the kids this weekend while I was having a very fun time in downtown Chicago. Between baseball and birthday parties he was very busy. Thanks to his mom too, who came over to help out as well, and as we all know, it is always fun when grandma comes, hooray!
I know that I need major updates, and I thought Sunday would be the day, but it took me so long to figure out how to save all of my widgets (the sidebar stuff), that I only had time to pick a new layout (it was time to say goodbye to St. Patrick's Day polka-dots). And this week is crazy cuz I am getting ready for a little "girls weekend" in Chicago with some of my Aunts and Grandma and cousins and mom and sisters. So it has been crazy busy trying to get everything ready. So, as soon as I get back I am ready for some bloggin!~
I have been wanting to take our kids sledding for forever because we have a lot of great hills around here. So finally at the last minute I took the girls and one of their friends over to the park and they went sledding (Brando was having a playdate at his buddy's house from preschool). Emma and her friend, Emily, jumped right in, but Caitlyn wasn't so sure. So we found a smaller hill that was just her size and by the time we were finished I had to practically drag her off the hill. They have been begging to go again, but I am hoping that the snow will melt before we get to, cuz it wasn't just cold, it was freezing!
Emma got to attend a cheer camp with her friend sponsered by our local high school. They practised cheers all morning and then the parents were able to come and watch them perform what they had learned. Emma did great and she she had a fun time.
You might not be able to tell in these pictures, but Parker is showing off his new talent. He has just discovered his tongue and loves to roll it and curl it all the time, except of course when I have the camera out trying to take a picture of it, so these are the best I could get.
We had our annual Jeppsen Family Valentine's Day party this year. We had a "fancy" dinner, complete with heart shaped pizza, candelight, and the "special" glasses. Next we got to play Harto--valentine's day bingo and a fun High School Musical question and answer getting to know you game (example question: What do you like better on Valentines Day, candy or flowers?). Last, but not least, the very fun (and VERY messy) chocolate fountain with berries, banannas, pretzels, marshmallows and rice krispie treats to dip. Our kids look forward to this every year, they don't really like to eat what they dip, but they love it all the same.
If you understood the title you just might have HSM overload too. That's right, I am on official High School Musical overload. How can you tell, you might be wondering? Well, the first clue was when we were listening to the HSM 2 soundtrack in the car (for the millionth time), I noticed that I could sing EVERY word to Humahumanukanukaapuoa'a...exactly my point, try just saying it, let alone singing it. Another dead give away is when Caitlyn was watching the movie (for the millionth time) and I got all choked up during Troy and Gabriella's break up scene...I mean she gave back the "T" necklace and everything. Last, but certainly not least, begging Caitlyn for the Gabriella pawn in the Disney version of Monopoly Jr. Yeah, let's just say I am not looking forward to the HSM 3 realease.
I know you are all wondering where in the world I got this great picture of a perfect loaf of bread (ok, so it might be a teensy lopsided). We made it. That's right, we were feeling a little domestic on Saturday (actually it was Matt's idea) and we made homemade bread. But not just your typical bread from storebought flour, we ground our own wheat flour from actual wheat kernels. And we even got to mix it in the beloved Bosch. So, needless to say, I thought it deserved a picture. :)
OK, for this post I have to give a little bit of background so bear with me. Emma's ne thing this year is Webkinz World. It is a virtual world of pets that you adopt and take care of online. You name them and play games to win money to buy them food, clothes, and homes, and other fun stuff. You can also play with other friends and their pets online (only those you know of course).
So, the other day Emma was on Webkinz world and I was in the process of asking Emma what she was doing on the Internet and then Matt got home and walked in on the conversation. I think you will get more of the idea if I write it in dialouge form:
Janaye to Emma: What are you playing on Webkinz world?
Emma: Nick just sent me a present for my horse.
Janaye to Emma (as Matt is walking in from work): That sounds fun, what was it?
Matt: What was what?
Emma: I got a present for my Webkinz horse.
Janaye: From Nick.
Emma a little bit too quickly (with blushing cheeks): He's just a friend.
We were trying so hard not to laugh. She was so embarrased. Needless to say, Nick has called her every day since. Hello...they are only in the second grade. When did you start getting calls from boys? I mean I think I was at least in the fourth grade. And how did he get her number? Hopefully she doesn't go arond giving her number to all the boys who give her webkinz presents. :)
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