
38 / 365: February 7th–my mom’s birthday. Missing and thinking about her even more today. {photo with E.V. from 2014 swim lessons}

39 / 365: Our friends the Engerts moved back in town this week, and their daughter, Emerson, is over for a play date. Yay!

40 / 365: It’s Daddy Day for E.V.’s class, and I’m not sure who’s more proud of the hand-lettered ;) name tags.

41 / 365: It’s Cricket’s turn for Daddy Day, so she decided to dress like Elsa, naturally.

42 / 365: Emma Vance’s class collects 100 cans for their 100th Day of School! (They donated them to a South Georgia tornado relief effort.)

43 / 365: Celebrating February 14th party a few days early at our MADly in Love Valentine’s party.

44 / 365: Girl has her own, unique sense of style, including concealer as lipstick.

45 / 365: Papadon brings over a sweet treat to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Cricket and E.V.!

46 / 365: They are ALWAYS singing something. :)

47 / 365: Her new, self-given nickname is “Baby Starlight.” I. Have. No. Words. She is one in a million!

48 / 365: The girls escape the chilly weather for a quick swim at the gym.

49 / 365: It’s Great Grandma Vance’s 90th birthday weekend, so we road trip down to Florida for a visit!

50 / 365: So *maybe* I left an entire bag at home (consisting of all the girls’ underwear, socks and shoes). That’s what Target is for!

51 / 365: The five of us take a trip to Disney Springs (think “Disney-themed shopping”), where Daddy helps E.V. and Cricket build cars at LegoLand.

52 / 365: Saying goodbye is so bittersweet. Thankful for the few days we had to spend with GGV, but sad to leave her at all, and nonetheless on her actual birthday. :(

53 / 365: Emma Vance missed her friends and teachers and is PUMPED to be back at school after the long weekend.

54 / 365: I’ve never known how to French braid, so it’s become a goal of mine. It’s taken about four months of trying, but today I actually did a braid that looks decent! Woohoo!

55 / 365: She’s getting so big. *sigh*

56 / 365: Soccer evaluations are tomorrow, so Daddy preps the girls before dinner. It’s E.V.’s first time ever really messing around with a soccer ball, and she’s not too bad! We may have a natural on our hands!

57 / 365: Emma Vance and Cricket joined their first soccer team today! Yes, it’s only Upward (church sport with no scores and lots of hugs), but she is having a blast! (Cricket was more interested in the snack, haha!)

58 / 365: Bon apetit!