Too much fun

This weekend was pure perfection. Friday started with the office letting out early. So I ran some errands, then met up with Derek and the kids at the house. The babysitter came over at 5:30 and by 6 we were out the door to meet up with friends for Jill's birthday dinner at Si Tapas. Derek started out the evening by spilling sangria on his shorts - I'm shocked it wasn't me because I had on white shorts!

Saturday morning Derek cooked pancakes for the kids. I left to meet up with the girls for a special Saturday version of the Second Sunday Brunch Bunch/Sprinkle for Baby Boy Shep.

When I got home, the boys were gone to a birthday party. Our neighbor stopped in while Abby was napping though so she wasn't home alone! After the party, the boys picked up a Chickfila Nugget Tray and came home. Our friends came over to initiate pool season!

After we were done swimming, we switched the radio over to the Toddler Station on Pandora. Henry, Grant and Abby had a dance party, but Ava thought they were crazy. It was precious. That last comment on the video is "Grant is like the Naked Cowboy!" hahah!
This random shot is of Abby pretending to sleep when Derek told her to do so. I think it's too precious not to post:

On Sunday, I worked to clean out a closet. After naps we headed to the Rough Riders' game in Frisco. It was perfect weather! A nice breeze, a few large raindrops, and my kids got their first (I think) taste of a root beer float.

In the 4th inning, they were done so we played on the playground for a bit. Then we headed home and the bottom dropped out of the sky. It was raining cats and dogs! We were so glad that we left when we did! We stopped at the house to pick up some things, then headed out to Decatur to see the Arnolds.
We had some delicious steak and potatoes and the kids got to play a ton together.

On the way back, Derek told the kids they had to close their eyes so the wolves wouldn't get us.

Today, I finished cleaning out the closet and just in the nick of time! Kennedy got here right at lunch time and filled that closet right back up! We are thrilled to have her here. While she was unpacking, Derek and Mike put up a new cabinet in the bathroom.

Right now, Derek, Kennedy and Karl are at the movies. I really can't even put into words how excited I am for her to live here. I was given the opportunity to find myself through dance, school, and work at the same age. I'm so grateful for that time and more than happy to give that same opportunity to Kennedy - someone who I know has a heart of gold and who, like me 10 or so years ago, is in need of some time and a little structure and responsibility to figure things out. At the same time, I'm not naive. I know we may face some challenges. But right now I'm being an optimist and thinking that will just give us an advantage when our own kids are teenagers!

Weekend fun!

On Friday, Emerald City was playing at our new "Old Towne" area. Sidebar - I just LOVE that our house is within walking distance of this area. It was fun to walk to the Farmer's Market, but now that there's even more in the area, I know we will make even more trips out there. My sister came out too, and my brother came just as we were leaving. But we enjoyed most of the night with our ne'er-do-well neighbors, Mason and his parents. Mason and Grant have always been in the same day care and play and fight like brothers. We also saw Jonathan at the festival and he treated the kids to some time in the fire truck. Jonathan is basically a rock star. I know him!

On Saturday, after the Mudcats played, the boys went home before Mason's party. Me and Abby headed out to the Arboretum with my work.

In the evening, I got to meet Baby Sully. The kids watched a little Toy Story before bed.

Today we got to really enjoy the pool for the first time (other than splashing around on the step with the Mitts). When we were done swimming, Derek had Grant lay next to him to dry off and heat up. Abby wedged herself between them and (just like she does all the time with her baby dolls) patted their backs/bottoms.

Weekend happenings

Saturday morning started off with the Opening Day Parade for baseball. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turns out it was corralling 3 and 4 year olds for about 1 hour longer than their attention span could hold.

The game went pretty well, especially considering the too-long parade that we survived before the game. Tia and Matthew came for a bit. Papa and Mimi came by too. After the game we ate at Rosa's with Papa and Mimi, came home for about 30 minutes, then headed out again for a birthday party. After the party we headed out again to watch the Final 4 with friends.

The kids actually played really well, especially considering how little they slept. Today was a lazy rainy day - laundry, cooking, and lots of playing.

Weekend high

Saturday Abby and I took a trip to Nordstrom for shoes. It was her first time in a mall or any store with mannequins for that matter. She was really good! She got 2 new pairs of shoes and I exchanged a pair. On the way out, she walked up to every single mannequin and felt his legs!

On the way home I stopped by Dunkin to grab a coffee and I snapped this shot of her. I'm sort of in love with these new head wraps and also the bicycle print leggings.

Then the kids went to Parents' Night Out at daycare. We met up with other parents for dinner, then headed over to iFly (indoor skydiving). It was a fun experience, but there was no sensation of falling. It just felt like a wind tunnel.

Pics of me:

Pics of Derek:

Then today we went to watch Matthew play baseball. The weather was perfect! Matthew pitched a few innings. Abby wanted to play too. We grabbed dinner with my parents after the game. A really fun day!