The Vara's: February 2012

For Christmas I got Matt tickets to the Daddy Daughter Dance at The Marriott. We weren't sure what to expect but what little girl doesn't like to get dressed up and treated like a Princess for an evening with her Daddy. Haley was treated to an up-do, nails and make up at Sweet and Sassy to get ready for the big evening. She was very quiet during the entire pampering session but told me she had lots of fun once we left.
Getting her hair done.

She got to pick her own hairstyle. Proud she picked the prettiest one!

After her hair was done complete with glitter spray and flowers, it was time for her nails. She picked a blue green color

Next was make up time. I wasn't crazy about her getting make up so I asked that it be a light application. Haley originally picked an electric blue eye shadow straight out of the 80s but we were able to change her mind to purple.

Finally my princess was ready to go to the ball with her prince. the pictures don't do her justice. I actually got teared up seeing my little girl look so beautiful :)

The shot of the back of her hair

Matt was looking sharp too! Haley and Daddy looked so nice!!

Daddy Daughter ready for their big night

Matt and Haley had a great time. Haley was on the younger side so we might wait a few more years before doing it again. Hopefully this is just the first of many dances Haley gets to enjoy over her lifetime!

Ok, no real reason for the title other then February is a big month for us. We have a special dance, Valentines, our anniversary and a ski trip all planned this month. Plus Grandma's birthday, Uncle Michael's birthday and Uncle Brian's birthday. Whew, lots to celebrate in February.
This weekend Haley and Matt are going to a Daddy/Daughter Dance at The Marriott. Fancy! I'm taking Haley to get her hair and nails done at Sweet and Sassy then she will be off to dinner and dancing with Daddy all night. I hope she enjoys this very special night with her very special date :)
Not much else is really that new at our house. The kids are growing like weeds and make the days and weeks go by so fast. Haley finally moved up in her school. She is now in a combined 4 & 5 year old class but it's usually based on your age as of Sept 1, much like public school. Having an October birthday means we get to keep Haley at home one more year before starting Kindergarten. Her new teacher was a little worried at first thinking she would be behind the other kids but after the second week that worry is gone. Her teacher said she is doing great and keep up the good work because she is very close to reading! We're so proud of her. She loves to learn and read books. We can only hope this will continue as she gets older. On Friday she was the "Star of the Day" at school and got to take her nap in the igloo. She was so excited!
As for Jackson, he is moving up classes again this week. His current teacher is sad to lose him since he is "the talker" in the class. He likes to lead prayer and she told us if he doesn't talk, then no one talks. If he says prayer, they all say prayer. What a leader! Ha!! He will be the youngest in his new class but I hope he can learn from some of the older ones. A few in his new class are already potty trained, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed he will want to start that soon (hey, a mom can always wish!). Jackson is also showing a love for reading. Despite being a rough and tumble boy always banging into things, we can see no permanent damage has been done; he's doing great with his colors, shapes and ABCs. Now if we can just get him to sit still for more then 2 seconds or listen every once in awhile we'll be good to go.
We've decided to get Jackson fitted for Swim Molds for his ears so he can swim with no issues. It's usually a toss up whether the ENT will recommend them for kids with tubes to swim with. Most kids have no problems swimming without them but we took Jackson swimming in the hot tub three times this past week and would you know he got his first ear infection since having his tubes. It might be coincidence but we're not taking the chance. So in a few weeks Jackson will have some cool custom ear plugs to wear anytime he gets in the pool.
That's about all that's happening at our house. Here's a few pictures over the past several weeks. Enjoy!

Like most people, I'm hooked on Pinterest. I made my first craft from there. A Thank You bouquet for Haley's teachers. Watch out Martha Stewart!!