Weekend Wrap-Up

Oh man you guys. This weekend...our children...chose at times to be the most obnoxious versions of themselves. And other times were the absolute most adorable versions of themselves. That’s parenting, I guess. 

Saturday:

Callie had an awesome sleepover at Boom’s House on Friday night/Saturday morning!

I got to spend a bit of time with Lucy Saturday morning.

And then we took church directory pictures, which have a pretty good chance of being slightly hilarious and pretty cute.

We went to Boom’s house to play with Lucy.

We wanted to get a cute pic of the three girls, so here are a few outtakes.

And then...then money shot!!!

Today: I took the girls to “My Little Pony.” It was terrible (but they liked it).

And then we went to have S’mores at Auntie Cat’s house!

And just like that, MEA is over. Here is some Lucy eating foods video with some pretty fall scenes from my morning run.

Have a great week!

A Picture Update

Hello! Happy Friday!

It is MEA weekend and it is has BEAUTIFUL outside this week. We have been busy. But first, four years ago (if you add up the numbers from the Timehop labels) Maya was baptized! It’s crazy to think that Maya is now about the same age or older than Callie was when Maya was a baby. Time. Flies. And God Bless Maya Leigh!

On to our week. I enjoy getting the Monday pictures from Boom SO much. Look at all the cuteness!!

On Monday evening Callie and I (and her giraffe) played a fun game of Apples to Apples. 

I had the morning off on Tuesday, so I enjoyed the fall colors during a run and made my mom’s potato corn chowder. I have enjoyed eating it all week, and still have a lot of it since my family refuses to eat it with me. Weirdos.

Callie was off so G-ma has both girls on Wednesday and boy did they have fun!

On Wednesday afternoon we piled into the hammock to enjoy my start of MEA break.

Wednesday night we had Callie’s conference with her teacher. She is doing great at school, and was proud to show us this that is hanging outside her classroom. I’m proud that we have raised a passionate little Lynx fan.

We started out Thursday with flu shots and then a morning of LEGO building and an afternoon at Boom’s house.

Mom and I went to an insprirational show on Thursday night. It was about story telling and loving our neighbors and figuring out our purpose and doing good in the world. 

Maya decided that waking up at 5:30am the two mornings of MEA so far is a great use of her time. That is after me needing to wake her up after 7am the first three mornings of the week to get out of the house on time. And then my Fitbit gave me those “Sleep Insights” and I realize the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I have always been a morning person but this is getting ridiculous.

Anyway, Chris took today off so we could have some family fun, but our non-sleeper had other plans.

 It may look like we enjoyed the park and the lake, but what these pictures don’t show is Maya going up the playground ropes and then crying and refusing to let Callie help her down so I had to go up there and coax her out. And then they don’t show her (fake) crying while holding Chris’ hand walking out onto the dock. And then falling asleep in the car at 11am on the way home because we couldn’t risk lunch out in public.

Four-year-olds. Uffda.

Later she pulled herself together enough to play in the leaves and 77 degree weather!

So now Callie is sleeping over at Boom’s, Maya is having quiet time, Chris is at a golf store, and I finally showered at 3pm and am already in my jammies. 

We are taking church directory pictures tomorrow and I’m already nervous how our dear 4-year-old is going to behave for them. Wish us luck!!

Have a great weekend! 

Updated: This video exemplifies why I am nervous for pictures tomorrow. What started as a sweet time reading quickly devolved into chaos. And some toots. 

Timehop Tuesday!

First up: Cal loves her some caramel apples!

And Maya is now wearing that pink Adorable sweatshirt!

And Maya in hats. Less cheeks now.

Lastly, family pictures.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Sunday!

We had a fun weekend. Yesterday was our home visit to deem whether we would be good dog owners. A lady came with her white Boxer to check us out. We passed! Then we had dance and lunch with Boom.

Yesterday afternoon we went to my coworker Jillian's wedding. The girls had fun despite it being cold and rainy. Though it took Maya some time to let loose... she napped in the car on the way there, and waking her up never goes well. 

There was a big crowd from my school there to celebrate with Jillian. And the girls were excited to see a pretty bride up close and in real life. And of course, CUPCAKES.

Today G-ma and Pa took the girls to a fall festival. 

Later we met Boom at Lake Harriet.

Have a great week! It’s MEA week in these parts, so a long 4 day weekend is on the horizon!!

A Picture Update

You guys. It is Friday.

On Monday Maya hung out with Boom and Lucy.

On Tuesday we had Mom's Night at Preschool.

And then we enjoyed the beautiful sky.

Maya hung out with G-ma on Wednesday.

Last night my mom, sisters and I went out to dinner and then to a craft night.

I made coasters, Laura made a little purse, and Mom and Mari made geography art!

Today we stopped by the park after school.

And now we have been furiously cleaning because we have a home visit in the morning...the dog search process is beginning!!

Have a great weekend!

Timehop Tuesday

Hello! Here are my Timehops today. They are both of Miss Cal.

1. A year ago yesterday Callie lost a tooth (I don't think it was her first, but it was one of the first few). As of today, she has lost 8, and her big girl teeth keep growing in!

2. Callie's crazy slide hair.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Sunday!

Our weekend was lovely. Maya's bedhead was fantastic yesterday morning, and then was transformed for dance class.

After dance we went to pick up Boom, Auntie Yoda and Lucy to head to the apple orchard. The car ride there put a certain 4-year-old to sleep. Why you ask? She was wide awake well before 6am.

Anyway. We met the Johnsons at the orchard and had a lovely time: wagon ride, treats, and playing with Lucy.

Later we hung out at Boom's house with Uncle Craigles, too.

Lucy and I were coordinated with the kitchen backsplash. And there were too many cute pictures to choose just one to share.

Today was beautiful outside!!! The hammock was well used throughout the day

The girls went for an outdoor adventure with G-ma, Pa, and Auntie Cat!

After the got back, we played outside and in our tree. And more goofy hammock time.

If you have four and a half minutes to spare, feel free to watch this video. It is just 4.5 minutes of pure chaos and comedy in the backyard.

Have a great week!