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february has been full. full of change, fun things, to-do lists, and now sicknesses(is there a sadder sound than a baby coughing?). before i get to the big news, which all who are reading this probably already know about, i need to share pics of the daddy daughter ball.

i tend to feel that if i don't get a chance to blog about something, it is as if it never happened. it was weeks ago, but still a sweet memory. ben came home with dresses for the girls that he picked out himself. they were thrilled. they all got fancied up and headed out for some food and dancing.

the fact that i am now blogging about this must mean it is really going to happen. drumroll...

we have a peace and excitement about this big move. thankfully, it hasn't been an emotional roller coaster......yet. i do envision a FLOOD of tears when the goodbyes begin. i can't even do justice in describing the bond i have with my friends. and their kids. deep breath. and my family. oh, it will be so, so hard. but, i can do it. for now, i choose to rest in the adventure piece and am buckling my seatbelt for the ride. i am sure there will be a stream of upcoming sentimental posts. we all should buckle our seatbelts for those.
and now for my all time favorite pic of my girls:

before it was below zero

just a few days ago we were outside in the warm sunshine. we spent the day up at sarah's house but mostly in her backyard. fun fun times.

i am in love with this pic of ben and caroline.

sarah is due with their baby in may. apparently getting some early practice with an american girl doll.

my dad is always. always. always. taking pictures of his grandkids.

we topped off the day with face paint and a silly string war.