A step ahead

Both girls LOVE to wear my shoes and Anna was thrilled to try on my new platform heels ... and I think she walks in them better than I do!

Santa babies

The tail of two ponies

Both girls have dabbled in wearing their hair "all the way back" in a ponytail and I swear they look like they are ready to head off to college when they do!

Basementing

We finished a small basement remodel project, which included adding finished space that will serve as the girls' playroom. The dance party that took place as soon as the carpet was laid confirmed they loved it and the money was very well spent.

Sharing is caring

Cookie Monsters get thirsty too! This sugar pie is a little Mommy through and through : )

Future potty star

Charlotte wants to be just like her big sister when it comes to using the potty, so in an effort to keep her from physically pushing Anna off the toilet, we brought up the potty chair. It's been a huge hit and now both girls are happy ... next stop, potty training!

Mid-week date night

More time in the car for work travel means more time to explore new artists on my Songza app (highly recommend!). A few months ago I fell in love with Ingrid Michaelson and was excited to see she was coming to Cincinnati for a concert in November. Mike and I don't do dates nights too often, and mid-week dates are almost unheard of, so this was a real treat! We enjoyed dinner downtown before the show at Nada (a fave!) and then realized how old we were upon arriving exactly at the start of the show. No worries, though, the opening act was great and we felt nice and settled when the rest of the crowd joined us an hour later : )

Happy half birthday to you

A half-birthday seems like a good enough reason to me for a Friday cupcake. A certain 3 1/2 year old agreed!

Scootin' along

Anna loved scootin' around this past summer and fall; she started getting pretty brave and loved going down big hills. Charlotte wanted in on the action too, so I guess we'll have to put a scooter on her Christmas list : )

Catching some air in the driveway

Bike / scooter day at school, always a favorite for the kids in her class!

Dinner theater