Weekend in Review

Last weekend was the last weekend of "Winter" but it sure didn't feel like it! It was pretty toasty and full of sun. On Friday night, I stayed home with the girls while Justin went to get a beer with his sister because he had been single parenting it all week. Saturday morning I slept in slightly, but still got in a 5k and some gym time. Saturday was Special Needs Day at the train park so we met my sisters and mom there. We actually were watching our niece's son so Everly left early to go with my mom and Teddy and get a bagel. That girl is spoiled. The train park was fun. It was warm but the kids had a blast. There was a petting zoo, blow up slides, bounce house, face painting and lots more. We were pretty beat after all of that time in the sun so we just picked up Chipotle for dinner after going to church Saturday night. Sunday morning, I woke up early so I could get my grocery shopping done before I headed out to my two soccer games. I got all bruised up but we won both games so that always makes the day a little better. Sunday night we had dinner at my sister's with yummy pudding pies for dessert. A great end to a busy weekend. Looking forward to all of the Easter fun next weekend!

We found $7 boots to complete her Ladybug girl outfit!

That's fast for me!

these two are crazy!

  

 

Teddy playing a fishing game.

Remi in the bounce house with the big kids

getting her nails painted

watching the train with Uncle Doug (a.k.a. Doug making sure Teddy didn't run on the track)

We loved having Remi with us!

 

Petting a bunny

these two!!!!

the wagon was a hit! Nothing better than Mae's scrunchy smile!

World Down Syndrome Day 2016

Today is World Down Syndrome Day (3/21 as in 3 copies of the 21st chromosome). Last year this fell on a Saturday so we went to the Special Needs Day at the train park in the morning and a Down Syndrome event in the evening (here). We won't be able to go to the event tonight since it is hard enough to get home before 6:00 p.m. anyways and it is all the way in Tempe but we sure do love our Cam and will be face timing with him tonight for sure. He definitely did not get handed anything easily but he is one tough little guy and sure lucked out in the mom department. He works so hard several hours every day and is the sweetest little guy. He always gives kisses when we face time him and is so good with the babies. I love how he loves to hold hands and I hope he never grows out of that. We love you Cam!

Weekend in Review

I left Sunday night for a work trip and didn't get back until yesterday so I am just now finally recapping last weekend. It was a good, fun weekend with great weather. Friday night we stayed home and had a nice meatless meal because Saturday morning Justin and I were getting up early. Thankfully, my mom agreed to come over early Saturday morning so Justin and I could go on a long run together. We ran 14 miles because he is training for a 16-mile trail run next month! It went really well and it was nice to get in a long run. After the run, Justin went to home depot with Aspen while Everly and I went shopping. I had a lot of fun spending the day with her. IT was just what I needed considering I was leaving her the next day for most of the week. I may have spoiled her, too but it's so dang hard not to. Later that night we went to my sister's soccer game on Saturday night. After the game we went to Freddy's because 14 miles = all the food! We also watched my niece Mae for a little Saturday night while my sister and brother-in-law were out together. Sunday morning I had went grocery shopping and had a soccer game. I spent the rest of the day doing laundry and packing before having dinner with my family. I left Sunday night on a red-eye to D.C. for work. I had a great trip will be posting all about it next week!

I prefer bacon on my grilled cheese...but Lent!

 

 

He is probably hating me for making him do this...haha.

Got the girls easter outfits!

Sucker mom!

She kills me!

Soccer!

 

The littlest soccer fans.

not fighting!

We sure do love this goofball!

these girls!!!

Mid-Week Fun

So normally we are pretty boring during the week and stick with our routines of work, school/day care, and home but this week we mixed it up a little. We typically eat dinner at home Mon-Fri unless something big is going on and this week we decided to take advantage of National Pancake Day and had dinner at IHOP with my mom and sisters because you could get a free short stack of pancakes. It was busy but we only had to wait like 20 minutes for a part of 11. I love pancakes and don't have them very often so I was happy. Everly and Ted like the different flavor syrups that IHOP has so they were happy when they weren't fighting over who got to sit next to Grandma. Cam devoured some scrambled eggs Aspen didn't eat a ton of her pancakes but was more than happy to help herself to Aunty Kimmy's pancakes...haha. Girl knows not to touch my plate. They didn't give Mae any pancakes but I bet you that little chunk would have loved some. It was a fun night.

Typically during the week I also bring my lunch to work and eat in my office every day. Even if I run a quick errand to the bank or to get gas, I still usually eat the lunch that I brought which is typically leftovers. Yesterday, however, was the first day of the TOMS warehouse sale in Tempe. I have been twice before and love getting the tiny toms for the girls so I planned to eat my lunch in the car and make a quick trip on my lunch break. The warehouse is right by my mom's work so she met me there. I got some neutral colors for Everly and Aspen to grow into and I found a pair of wedges for me. I have one other pair of their strappy wedges and I love them so I was happy to find another pair. I also got Justin a pair with laces and he is already wearing them today. It really is kind of a crazy shopping experience but I know what to expect and I enjoy it. I hope they have this sale here every year!

Also, for reference, the TOMS vary in pricing. Two years ago it was really cheap but has gone up a little. It is the same prices as last year. The wedges are most expensive (besides sunglasses and bags) at $35 but are marked on their website at $69-$119 so still a really good deal. The mens shoes are $12 and $19 with laces. Justin's pair are originally $69. All kids are $15. This is also better than Zulily sales if you ever see those because no shipping!

Gotta love those snapchat filters.

oh Aspen

so much tude

Waited in line to enter for about 10 minutes and then less than that to pay. Excited about those red wedges.

I know it looks crazy.

cute pair my mom bought Aspen.

The pair I bought for Justin.

Weekend in Review

We had a fun and busy weekend. It started with a home depot workshop on Saturday morning (1st Saturday of every month). This workshop was making a cute little wagon. We like to get there right when they start because it can get busy. Everly did really good hammering and the end product is really cute. I am pretty sure she napped with it on Sunday (or not napped with it). After that we headed straight out to the Train Park in Scottsdale for the Exclusively Little event. I feel like it was wayyyyy busier than last year. Probably not going to go to this event again next year but the kids had fun so it wasn't a total loss. Sunday morning Justin was out on a trail run so the girls and I met my mom, sister and the boys for bagels. Everly sure loves her boys. I took the girls with me grocery shopping afterwards. Everly does great in the kids playzone and Aspen was a bit high maintenance but nothing a few nilla wafers couldn't fix. Seriously, I really lucked out with those girls. Sunday night we met my Aunt & Uncle for dinner as they were in town from New York. I don't have any aunts/uncles/cousins in-state so it is really nice to get to see them every once in a while. Luckily, I will get to see everyone again soon as we have a big (50-ish people) family reunion in New York in just a few months. Here is the book I made from our last reunion 3 years ago! Can't wait to go back.

Aspen has to join in.

Lots of people but great spring weather.

Aspen loves her independence and Cam loves his bounce house.

Love that face

These two are so dang cute.

These two aren't too bad either.

not a bad group shot!

My little sour patch.

 

Train ride fun! (Justin is in the caboose with Everly, haha).

Einstein's shenanigans. Also, loved that overcast weather!

Two cookies in each hand.

So hard to get a good group shot but love seeing family. Also, that Mae is too dang cute.