Weekend Wrap-Up

Gosh DANG it.  Weekends go by way too quickly when you have to actually work for a living.  We had a fun one- which makes it go by even faster.

Saturday

Our latest tradition seems to be a girls' trip to Target right when it opens on Saturday mornings.  It is not crowded and I can get myself a latte at Starbucks.

One for two for listening when I say "say cheese".  Not bad.

Then we drove past a garage sale that happened to have a sweet doll house like the one that G-ma and G-pa have (probably had its prime circa 1990, but awesome nonetheless).  So we got it and it provided lots of entertainment for both girls throughout the weekend, but especially Callie. 

It is hilarious to (stealthily) observe her imaginative play.  I say stealthily because, if she catches you watching her, you will be scolded.

Later that afternoon we headed over to the condo for a LYNX playoff party.  We had dinner and watched the Lynx game and mostly chased children around.  Maya even got a ride in Gi-Gi's "truck."

It was a party with Boom, Bops, Auntie Mari, her two room mates Kelsey and Lauren,
my Aunt Coco and Uncle Jim, and Gi-Gi.  Whew!

Sunday

The morning started out with a little naked play time.

Sometimes playing is just better done in the (almost) buff.

Later that morning we headed out for an organized walk in memory of our friend Alison's mom, Deb.  We walked three miles and all the girls did great in their respective vehicles.  It was hot and sticky, but a great start to the day and a wonderful way to honor Deb's memory.

We spend the afternoon at home, and even went outside a little bit despite the fact that it was SO hot and humid. 

Poor Callie and her stinking nose.  It has been 2 days and it is already red
and chapped and non-stop runny.  And guess which little one-year-old's nose
started dripping like a faucet today?  Hooray for double nose colds!

Tonight I took the girls over to hang out with the Wicks' kids and Josh, Alison and Avery.  It was fun to see the five girls all running around crazy together!  We did manage to get them all lined up on the couch for a minute to get a picture.

Callie (4),          Sydney (3),           Kylie (2),        Avery (1),           Maya (1)
Not pictured: Baby Knutson, coming in February! 
We found out this week that Avery is going to be a big sister.  So exciting!

The end of the weekend has me feeling thankful.  Tomorrow is the 3rd anniversary of the serious car accident that Chris, Dave, Nik and Nate were in out in Washington in 2011.  We're all grateful that everyone is doing pretty well now, though I know it is still something that impacts them all every day. 

And now to gear up for another busy week...have a great one!