February 2020

Even though February was technically a short month (#leapyear), we still squeezed in a whole bunch of FUN and even a big guy's birthday at the end. Here's the miscellaneous good times in February!

I truly truly hope that these 2 are best bros for life:

yee-haw!

just a couple of cool kids on the block

PJs and Pizza Shabbat for Preschoolers was a hit:


It was cold for a couple of days in February. Warm snuggles were warranted.

Gabi was in on the snuggles too!

Gabi chose a rubber-band bracelet loom for her birthday present from Aunt Mandy, Uncle Mitch, and crew and beautifully shared her creations with friends and family.

Speaking of cold - Blizzard 2020 arrived in Austin while we were sleeping one night. We survived. Ethan was brave enough to assess the situation.



More Ethan:

Ethan used Gabi's loom to make his own bracelet.

"Can you take a picture with my smile?!"

Ethan's autobiography

With the arrival of February 6th - yes, the same day that we woke up with snow on the ground - it was time for our 4th annual "Team Cohen goes to Menchie's because the calendar says so," aka National Frozen Yogurt Day.


Gabi's school participated with Apex Leadership Co. for a couple of weeks which culminated in a "Fun Run." She enthusiastically ran all 36 laps in the short time and helped raise more money for her school from generous family members than anyone else in her class!

BEFORE: ready to go!

AFTER: proud of her effort!

Gabi had a whole cheering section rooting her on!

More Gabi:

breakfast buddy

She may have turned 7, but she'll always be my baby.

keeping the tooth fairy busy

walking home from school

Spencer William turned 3 at the February, and his gifts kept on giving. He was pretty grateful for the love and presents he received!

still loving his big boy bed from Grandma and Grandpa

using his new electric drill from Nana and Zayde

He received a LOT of awesome cards, but Gigi's was the one that received the most attention from the birthday boy.

Now that Spencer enjoys being tucked in his bed, he can expertly tuck in "Putty" nice and cozy too.

showing off his new handy skills

over-excited about it all

More Spencer:


Special times with some special people:

Ethan and Gabi joined Joey on a tour of Southwestern University where Uncle Craig works

girls' time in the car

You gotta selfie when the spirit (or 5-year-old) says selfie.

Spencer holds hands with his bestie cousin.

I bet Zayde didn't play PJ Masks with his Zayde.

special Daddy time!

Public Service Announcements:

Spencer was not the only Cohen with a birthday in February. Big girl Maggie turned THIRTEEN at the end of the month.

We are most likely sending our elementary kiddos to a brand new IDEA charter school next school year. We are hopeful and excited about the program. This picture is from a "We Said Yes!" celebration at the end of the February.

We end the month with three sweet smiles: