Pizza 101

We heard of this super cool pizza place that hosts Pizza 101 for kids on Saturdays! 

The owner is the husband of one of my friends. 

The girls put on their aprons and chef hats and back in the kitchen they went.

They got to roll the dough and spread it out. Ava's fell on the floor so she became a dough head. 

Next they got to put their pizzas together. Everyone made their own and got to pick their own toppings!

After some time in the over, they girls were able to enjoy the goods! 

The parents really enjoyed their food too!

Dental Day for the Ho Girls!

Both of the girls had dental appointments in the same day. 

One went well, the other did not. 

I should have had John take Addy. 

We started the day at the orthodontist with Ava. They added 3 more brackets to her teeth. 

She had some discomfort afterwards but did really well. 

Addy had to have 2 teeth pulled. 

I'm pretty sure the people across the street from the dentist office were wondering what was going on with all of the screaming. She did not handle it well. But after it was over, she was completely fine and has been. That girl! 

Friends

The girls always seem to be conspiring to see each other. 

We don't fight them and try to make it happen as often as we can. 

Because lets be honest, the Mama's want to hang out too!

Within two days, we made a lunch and a dinner happen. 

Everyone was happy!

Book Store Visit!

Both of the girls had rockstar report cards so we treated them to a trip to the bookstore. 

Ava had been begging for the new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book and Addy picked out a cookbook. 

More on that later!

Congrats girls! We are so proud of you and your success in school!

Oh, Winter!

It was inevitable. It had to happen. 

The winter weather has hit NW Ohio. 

We were prepared for it. All of our plans had been canceled because of the snow. 

Knowing the snow was coming on Saturday and we wouldn't be doing anything the rest of the weekend, we let the girls have friends over Friday night. 

They played and hot tubbed!

We got about 7 inches of snow. Living in the country with no trees left some spots bare and other spots with 3 foot drifts. 

The girls went outside a few times but the frigid temperatures kept us inside and snuggled by the fire place for most of the weekend! 

Recovery Institute of Ohio

Uncle Nate hosted his grand opening and ribbon cutting for his new facility on Friday. 

This was a double special day because we were also celebrating his 11 year sobriety date. 

He's been sober for eleven years. This always is so emotional for me. 

We lived in a very dark world for years and now we celebrate. 

My heart was bursting on Friday! Nate is truly my hero. 

There were many guests there for the ceremony and the mayor of Sandusky and the Ottawa County commissioner cut the ribbon. Plus he had two of the cutest ribbon holders ever. 

Our close family friend and one of the pastor's at our church, Dawn, gave the blessing. 

It was a special time for her because she has been in our family since before we were born. 

She was choked up talking about Nate's recovery. It truly was a special day! 

After the ceremony I made the family stay out in the cold for pictures. We needed to capture this special time!

Sara and Gina Visit!

About two years ago, our friends Sara and Gina moved to Washington. 

Sara had received a job transfer. They love it out there and their family still lives in Toledo so they visit as often as they can. We were fortunate enough to catch up for dinner. 

Chinese food and great conversation! 

We even convinced Shannon to join us!