Weekend Wrap-Up

Friday
Our house does not entertain us for very long. So we've taken to going to malls so our energetic toddler can run around without having to deal with the heat outside. Friday we went to the Galleria. I got my camera out for a few photo-ops. There, I was "That Mom" in a mall.

Then Auntie Mari came over and, after dinner, we got out the new splash pool I bought.

Saturday
A trip to the park and more bubbles! I hadn't been to the park with her in awhile, and I was amazed at how much more independent she was...who is that big girl???

Another play date with Sydney (and the rest of the Luther crew, too, but the babies are the only ones that make it on camera).

Sunday
Chris and I went to a wedding this afternoon. It was fun to have some "adult" time with our friends.

Callie got to hang out with Bops, Mari and Kona.

I'm already in serious denial that a month of summer is gone. Slow down, summer, slow down! I'm in the process of getting caught up with uploading pictures on our Shutterfly Site, so there are lots more pictures of our summer adventures there.

Oh- and for those of you who are concerned, my back is about 90-95% back to normal. Thank goodness! :)

Out and About

Despite my mid-week setback, we still managed to have a fun week. Callie got to see her cousin Donald again on Tuesday:

We met the P.A. Mom's group at Wabun on Wednesday:

Took a walk

and then relaxed on Thursday:

And had our first music class and then lunch date with Charlie today!

Music Class was so fun! I really wanted to take pictures, but didn't want to be "That Mom." So maybe by the last class I'll take some. There was a little boy in the class who was 2 1/2 years old (I think) and he spent the entire class running around the room in circles and screeching (LOTS of energy!). His mom is pregnant and (I can only imagine) slightly overwhelmed. So to add to my "Thankful" list from yesterday's post, I'm thankful for Callie's calm demeanor. She seems like a tornado at times, but NOTHING compared to this little kiddo! :)

Thankful

The past 24 hours I have been fairly immobilized. I threw my back out at the wading pool yesterday (How does that happen, you ask? I have no idea.). Usually I don't get too concerned because I am used to having back issues, but this time was different. I couldn't do much except either sit or lay down, which doesn't really work while being in charge of a busy toddler.

So I dropped her off with my mom in hopes that I just needed a few hours to relax and stretch and would be fine. After a couple of hours it was clear that that was not going to happen, so I left a frantic voice mail with my chiropractor Leslie, who was willing to see me this morning ON HER DAY OFF! Reason I'm thankful #1. Thank you Leslie!

Chris ended up staying home from softball because I knew it would be impossible to put Callie to bed and all that goes along with that. Reason I'm thankful #2. My husband is the best.

I didn't really sleep that well. I spent most of the night trying to find a comfortable position in bed, but it wasn't happening. There was consistent pain no matter how I laid down. I can't imagine living with chronic pain. Reason I'm thankful #3. I know that my back can be fixed.

This morning I still could hardly move, so Chris had to run around and get Callie and himself ready and then took Cal over to my mom's again, who is keeping her most of the day so I can recover. Reason I'm thankful #4. My family is amazing.

My chiropractor appointment was fabulous and I felt better as soon as I left. It isn't back to normal, but I know I'm on the way there. Reason #5 I'm thankful. Well, really I'm just redundantly thankful. See #1 and #3.

So I'm thankful. Because 24 hours of not being able to scoop up this little Punkin Head and hugging and kissing her has been B.R.U.T.A.L.

Baby

She hasn't quite figured out how to handle a "baby" yet. But it was sure entertaining to watch her try.

Okay, here we go. Off to walk the baby.

Weekend Wrap-Up: Independence Day MEGA POST

As I alluded to a couple blog posts ago, we managed to stay busy this weekend even after the crazy busy-ness of the past week. But we love to be on the move. If we're home, we're most likely bored! So here's how we stayed busy this weekend:

Saturday
Lunch with our college friend Nate! He lives in Washington so we don't get to see him very much. He clearly enjoys the presence of two adorable girls!

One-Year-Old Birthday BBQ for Callie's triplet cousins Everett, Liam and Wakelyn! She was trying to figure out what to do with all those boys. :)

Uncle Dan came home for about 16 hours!

Sunday
Family outing to Wabun

Reading her favorite Nursery Rhyme book with MorMor at the condo

Monday
4th of July parade with Jenna, Andy and Charlie!

Hanging out with Kona

BBQ with the Johnsons...Emily surprised everybody with a visit home. And we were all excited to see Baby Donald!

We missed Auntie Laura

1st Cousins, 2nd Cousins, 3rd Cousins

Trying an icee for the first time

Peter's homemade cake with Beth's frosting creation!

And finally, a crazy toddler talking

Talking Toddler from Baby Goose on Vimeo.

Red, White, and Cute...Part 2

I'm pretty sure I used that blog post title last 4th of July, but it fits again for this one!

Happy July 4th,2011!

And for fun, here's the difference a year makes- July 4th, 2010:

Social Calendar

Callie's had play dates with lots of little people the past few days.

Band concert in the park with Ciri

Visit to Calvin's new house in Northfield

Mall of America fun with Charlie

Rides with Mommy (and a lot of Dora sightings!)

Dinner with Sydney

And the fun social events are continuing this weekend. Stay tuned!

I promised a few blog posts ago that I'd try to get video of Cal talking. In order to do that I knew I had to contain her somehow. The only way to contain her at this point is to put her in her high chair. And the only way to keep her happy in the high chair is to give her food. So I hope you like see-food.

Talking Part 1 from Baby Goose on Vimeo.

Talking Part 2 from Baby Goose on Vimeo.