Fancy Nancy!

Today was dress up as your favorite book character day, and Sarah has been buzzing about it all week! Her favorite character--and mine!--is no other than Fancy Nancy! So this morning, we transformed Sarah into her!

Fancy Nancy--for those of you who don't know.

But you really should go buy one of her books if you don't; they are the cutest! Fancy Sarah...or should I say...Sophisticated Sarah!

I love her whole ensemble!

From the tiara and pearls, to the white gloves and tutu, Sarah's outfit was perfectly fancy in every way!

Open House

Last night, the three of us went to Sarah's Open House at school. It was so much fun to see all of her classwork, her favorite centers, learn the songs that they sing, and read the stories she's written!

Here's a picture of Sarah showing us the map of her face.

(It was the only one I took because there were a lot of parents there. One mom was texting the whole time she was there--I don't know why she even came! How rude!)

Meat

Lately, Sarah has spent a lot of time showing us her muscles...or as she calls it, her "meat." It cracks Bryan and me up!! I don't know if all of this meat talk has to do with her coach in PE saying she was an all-star last week or the fact that she loves daddy's big muscles, but it is too funny!

Sarah showing off her meat while growling!!

Sarah's Boyfriend

Last week, Sarah showed us this Valentine card that her "boyfriend" Trey made for her. (I don't know why she showed it to us weeks after Valentines, but whatever.) All Bryan could do was shake his head.

My favorite part is: T+S=heart

This morning I was in line at the grocery store, and low and behold, Trey's mom was in front of me. She told me that yesterday at the school book fair, he bought a diary. She said that his first entry was,

"Dear Diary, I have fallen in love with a girl named Sarah."

Oh my!!

A Visit to the Doctor

Last week Bryan had a really bad cold, that unfortunately got a lot worse over the weekend. After rest, medicine, and cups full of hot tea and honey, Sarah decided it was time for him to visit the doctor...Dr. Sarah that is!

Here is a list of all of Daddy's ailments:

runny nose

bad cough

headache

stomachache

body pains

Luckily, he's doing a lot better now. I wonder if it has anything to do with his recent trip to the doctor!

Dragon Art

This afternoon, Sarah brought home her latest art project, Lulu, the dragon. Sarah informed me that her teeth have venom in them and everything!

Sarah and Lulu looking ferocious!

Jackson Update

Yesterday I had one of my check-ups for Jackson and everything was great! His heartbeat was perfect as always, and he and I were both measuring right on target for 23 weeks. We can't wait to meet him in just 17 more weeks!!

Monkey Bread

For Christmas, Bryan and I got Sarah a Paula Deen children's cookbook, and she loves it! Yesterday morning, we made Monkey Bread using the cookbook and had a great time!

Sarah cutting the biscuits--this is always her favorite part when we're making this recipe...well this and eating it! Showing off her finished product! Like every Paula Deen recipe we've made in this house, it's delicious!

Dancing

The other night, I came into the office to find Bryan and Sarah dancing to Michael Buble. It was so sweet! The two of them love dancing together.

Sarah dancing with Snuggle after she and Daddy were finished. I love her facial expression--she's so into it!

I didn't take a picture of her with Bryan since he was sick.

New Shades!

At the end of the month, Sarah's teacher, Ms. Zarate, has a "Z Buck Store" for the kids. Using tokens they've received for behaving well, the class gets to buy various items.

This afternoon when Bryan and I arrived at school to get Sarah, she was wearing her new shades from Ms. Zarate and giving us this look. Since we didn't have our camera at the time, I made Sarah recreate it when we got home. What a ham!

Sarah is 7!

Today, Sarah turned 7! 7 years old, people! This morning after lovin' on her and wishing her a happy birthday, I tried to talk her into staying 6, but she wasn't having any part of it!

Opening gifts from Nana and Grandpa. One of them was a ring, and Sarah was so excited! Looking at a Fancy Nancy sticker book from Aunt Hillary! We love Fancy Nancy at this house! After gifts, we went out to practice on her new bike! She hasn't had a bike in a couple of years, so she wanted to brush up before Daddy let go. She loved Daddy helping her because he's strong and he went fast!

Sarah was singing, "I'm riding my new bike!"

She loves her bike!

Blowing out the candles on her carrot cake!

Our 7 year old!

A New Bike!

After all of the guests left last night, Bryan went out to the truck to get Sarah our gift...

her new bike!

The scream that echoed through the house from this little girl was unreal--unless of course you've heard Sarah scream, then you will understand! Since it was about 9:30, Daddy and Sarah practiced in the foyer!

She never wanted to get off!

Sarah was worried that I wouldn't be able to ride with her since I'm pregnant, but I showed her!

Sarah's Birthday Party

Last night, we had Sarah's birthday party. Bryan actually came up with the theme of Pizza and a Movie, which Sarah and I loved. (And besides, what kid doesn't like pizza?!) So, 5 of Sarah's friends came to help her celebrate. We also invited her wonderful teacher, and she came too! Sarah was thrilled when the doorbell rang and Ms. Zarate was there!!

Sarah opening one of her presents.

(This was unfortunately the only picture that turned out somewhat well of her and the gifts!!)

Daddy lighting the candles--which scared Sarah for some reason!

The adorable boy next to her is Trey, her boyfriend. I wish I was kidding! He is such a sweet little kid. All night, he called Bryan and I Mr. and Mrs. Cobbler. Haha!! I thought it was so cute, I couldn't possibly correct him! He also wants us to name our baby Raymond, which is his real name. I kindly told him we would think about it, but just between you and me, it's still going to be Jackson!! : )

I love Sarah's face after she blew out all of the candles at once! The kiddos being silly! Sarah could not wait to dig into her cake!! One of her presents was the tiara and wand. She wore it until the party was over and referred to herself as the queen!

Valentine's

Although Bryan and I aren't fans of Valentine's Day, it is one of Sarah's favorite holidays! For her class, we made little heart Valentine cards that she couldn't wait to pass out!

Sarah with her Valentine folder that her classmates put their cards to her in.

During the week, the students also took time to write secret cards in class to place in the folders. The ones to Sarah were so cute. Here are some of them:

"You're a good reader."

"You're a nice person."

"You're a good BFF."

Sarah made a special one for the little boy, Trey who sits next to her. It said:

"You stole my heart. From you know who."

Bryan and I don't know where to begin with that one! Haha!!

Each year, Bryan and I get Sarah goodies for Valentine's Day, and this year, they included this sweet little teddy bear, a pink heart-shaped bowl, and some chocolates--her favorite!

Birthday Dinner

Last night, we took Sarah out to eat for her birthday dinner. She was looking forward to dressing up and eating out all week!

She wore one of the dresses Bryan bought her in the Spring--it's her favorite (although you can't really see it here!). Sarah took this one of Bryan and me! I love it! Sarah enjoying her huge chocolate cake!