Our new routine is winding down with a little Sprout tv before bed. Around 7 we head up to mommy's & daddy's room and cuddle in the bed together. It has actually been really nice because the kids are able to wind down, we all get some snuggle time, and everyone knows when bedtime is (after a particular song or show).
On a Saturday night a few weeks ago, we headed to a local pizza place after church. To our surprise, a balloon artist arrived to entertain us! He was a 16 year old who has been doing this since he was 9 years old. He did the best work I've ever seen as far as "balloon artistry" goes. When we left, Luke told us he was going to be a balloon artist when he grows up :)
Paige received a pretty flower!
And Luke got an awesome giraffe - his favorite zoo animal!
One Sunday morning, Paige was all about her light up princess shoes.
That afternoon we headed to Barnes & Noble where we picked up a few new books!
Miss Paige is finally getting the hang of "saying cheese" for the camera!
And this little boy gets more and more handsome by the day (if that is even possible!).
There is at least one time a day where my heart just melts watching these two together! I am sure they won't always like each other, but I sure do know that they love each other!
Our snow day last week started like this:
And ended like this:
Saturday morning grocery shopping sure can be exhausting!
Paige perked up later that day though when we headed to my Aunt Heidi's for the twin's birthday party. We were able to see sweet Miss Fiona! I said "Say Cheese!" and she said "Cheeeee" - I swear she did Stacey! :)
She got some loving from Great Grandpa!
Reading time!
The fun continued that night for all of us. My dad stayed at our house and watched the kids while Wally and I headed out for the night. Our plan was dinner and bowling, but after 6 failed attempts (3 by phone, 3 in person) to find some open lanes (earlier than 11 PM), we found ourselves at a heated driving range with a bar. And I am not joking when I say this was Wally's dream date come true! I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy myself too!
With baseball season underway, bathtime has become Mommy time most nights - which means, bath pictures!
And to wrap up this phone dump, here are a few from last night!
And by the way, it is 7 AM on Thursday morning and both my kids are still sleeping - what?!?! That never happens. Unfortunately though, I think it is because all of us are getting nasty colds (again). :(
