Friends, Family & Fun..

The weekend was full and went FAST. Too fast! Our Papaw and Diane got here Thursday and Uncle Jon Saturday. Even Nathan was here! Highlights: patio time with nice weather, park time, lunch with papaw and Diane, mama's night out with friends, death march to cheer on papaw, Diane and Uncle Jon and Nathan's team,yummy steak dinner with a house full of people we know and love. We got some bonus time with Uncle Jon before he headed back home on Tuesday.

My little helper..

Paige tonight you offered to take my small bowl into the kitchen for me. What a sweet girl! Now dada is having to take apart the sink because you did such a good job that the small little bowl is now stuck. Never a dull moment in this house!

Carlsbad kinda weekend!

We spent the weekend in cbad celebrating the birthdays of aunt Julie and cousin Ross. Enjoyed good food and great company. Highlights included all the cousin play time (Paige you are on cloud nine with Jalie), cake (mama cut you off Owen but granny of course didn't listen), and three rowdy little boys keeping dada up most the night (this made mommy giggle!)..

Nana to the Rescue!

Babies this past weekend was a rough one. Your dada and I were both sick and we were hurtin! I had been feeling it most of the week but tried to convince myself Saturday morning that I felt "better". I managed to get us dressed and out the door for our pal Emerson's birthday party but before the candles were blown out I packed us all up and headed back home. I put you down for a nap then called nana to let her know I was not gonna be able to hang out like we had planned. She must have heard the pain in my voice and made plans to pick you and and keep you for the rest of the weekend.. Yes, I said weekend! This was your first sleepover and boy was it needed... It's a common theme in our lives and in this blog, but gotta say it again, Our nana rocks!!

"Go for walk in neighborhood mama" -owen

After picking you little chickens up we headed to sonic for a treat of ice water before heading home.  I wounder how long I can keep the gig up that ice water is a treat.  It's still a treat for this mama so hopefully you'll still want it even after you have discovered soda..  On the way home Owen said "go for walk in neighborhood mama"?  So that's what we did, hopped right out of the van and started our walk.  We made a few trips around our little block before heading for the desert.  Owen you are becoming quite the runner and once you hit the desert you are ready to explore.  Paige you have been a little more hesitant out there, not sure if was the run in we had with a dog out there last week but you prefer to be held by mama, which makes for a happy mama!

It's the little things..

So I'm recovering from being under the weather and we just got home for the day. I'm fixing dinner and Paige was in the kitchen keeping me "company" when Owen came and looked at her with his head cocked to the side and said "wanna play choo-choo trains with me" in the sweetest little voice. She said yes and they ran off. It's like they know mama needs them to take it easy on her.

Go-Go-GO!

It was another busy weekend full of family, friends, parties, and shopping.  Friday, Aunt Julie and the kids showed up.  Then Granny and Pa arrived on Saturday morning.  We watched a DVD about Disney Land and now everytime you guys get in the car you think you are going.  I reassure you we will go but not until this summer. We then ate at Jalie and Ross's favorite place, McCalisters..  You both did a great job with only minor redirection needed.  It helps to have numerour adults and a few kids around to keep you entertained.  After lunch Mama and Aunt Julie headed over to a baby shower for Ms. Sharyn to celebrate her new grandbaby, Amber. We are very excited about her arrival and look forward to one day meeting the sweet girl.  Saturday evening was dinner in,.  Highlight was Jalie and Ross dancing and trying to teach you babies Gangum-style..  They are such cool cousins! 

Sunday Mama opted out of a birthday party for our twin friends Dagney and Eulee to spend the day shopping with Julie and the kids.  Dada did a terrific job of getting you guys up and to the party..  Nana and Ms. Sharyn were also there and from what I hear you babies had a great time and were on your best behavior.  Good job! 

After Julie and the kids left we slowed down and spent the rest of the evening lounging.  Paige you had a low grade fever and fell asleep on dada's chest..  You both looked so sweet but I hated that you didn't feel good.  It must have been a fluke because you woke up the next morning your happy little self.