HUGS and KISSES XXOO

I love to decorate for Christmas, especially with a wintery, cozy kind of theme.  So after Christmas I take my tree down (usually well into January I must confess) and all the Santa or nativity decor, but I leave my snowmen and wintertime decor.  This year I even left the twinkle lights and garland on the mantle and hung hearts on the stocking hooks.  I feel like this makes this "I am so tired of cold and snow" month a little more fun and festive.  Now you will just have to take my word that this helps me during the dreary days since I of course did not think to take a pic...next years blog I promise.

Everyone finished up their basketball seasons except Rece.  He was asked to play a 2nd season of 2nd grade basketball....and why not, it's not like we are busy or anything (can you say CRAZY!!)

Jeter's team played in a post-season tournament and had a great time.  Way to go LIGHTZ OUT!! Thanks for a great season.  

SPRING CLASSIC CHAMPIONS

We took advantage of the 4 day weekend in late February to catch up on our Mommy-Son and Daddy-Daughter dates.  It is always such a great time to spend some one on one time...and they tend to talk your ear off when they are not fighting for your full attention.  And on a personal note, it makes me feel like super mom because I do not feel the least bit flustered, they behave perfectly and are so appreciative....in other words no need to play "ZONE DEFENSE"  

Alex and Alli were more on top of it than the boys and me and remembered to take a few pics.  They went to  hobby lobby and bought some craft supplies then went to taco del mar to eat and create.  All on the fly mind you...not to shabby.  Alex may need to create his own HGTV show..."Daddy Dates"


And we closed out the month celebrating Dr Seuss....Thing one , Thing two, and cozy reading/PJ day boy 

So as we close out February I can not put the snowmen away fast enough and pull out the easter and spring decor...um YES SUN PLEASE!!!

Back to the daily grind...

The Schuerman family always finds it difficult to get back into the daily routine of school in January.  We love Christmas break so much and pack it full of fun times and it is hard to get back to school.  I think we also miss the time we get to spend together in December and just plain miss each other.  This January we spent most of our time at basketball games (big 3 kids playing and Alex coaching both Alli and at the highschool) or indoor soccer games.  We also had a full schedule of other practices as softball and baseball were getting underway (indoors of course). 

Alli made a model of Riverfront park for a school project.  She worked really hard and had a great time using her creative side.

...and what would a zone defense blog be without a few "dress-up" pics.  This month it is patient Jeter, Dr. Rece and Nurse Quincy.  If you notice the patient is only a willing participant because he is in a semi-comatose "I have no idea what is going on around me--I am watching TV" state.  Please tell me other families experience this illness too :)

See you in February!!