Dress Like a Cow Day

At Chick-fil-a, getting some quality time with Samuel before our two
families set off on our separate adventures.

Halloween Day 2012

Our Halloween fun began with lunch at Chick-fil-a (free kid's meal with purchase) for any dressed-up kids. Then Elisabeth had a party at dance class. After a trip to the grocery store, we came home for dinner with the Carr Family (sans Papa Carr) and then went trick or treating on our street. The kids had a great day as you can see. Samuel was a hoot during the trick or treating. Jonah had to show him the ropes since it was his first time.

Birthday Party for Daddy

Jonah and Elisabeth helped decorate.

The Star Wars stuff was Jonah's contribution.

Elisabeth added the Barbie Ballarinas

Mommy made enchiladas and this chocolate peanut butter cake from scratch for daddy - my first from scratch cake ever!

Oh the anticipation!

Blowing out the candles....  with help from Jonah

Elisabeth anxiously awaiting her slice of cake.

Samuel saying, "Where's my cake?" 

Poor little fella has to share with these folks.

Mother's Day Weekend

My mom arrived late Wednesday to spend Mother's Day weekend with us. After recovering from her delayed arrival, we went to the mall for lunch and shopping and then out to dinner at a local Mexican joint on Thursday.  I had forgotten that it was Cinco de Mayo so it was appropriate. We finished the evening on the back porch playing with the kids.

Friday, we went Strawberry picking with Gina and Samual at Porter Farms followed by a picnic at Lake Wheeler Park.  And in the evening we all sat in the living room and watched Tangled together - such a cute movie.



Saturday, Elisabeth, Mom and I met up with my mom's first cousin who lives in the area for a girls day out. We finished out the day watching Kelly do home improvement projects and watching the kids play in the yard. And Grammie finally got to paint Elisabeth's nails.

Sunday, Kelly made us all breakfast and then we headed to Brick Magic. We went last year on Mother's Day as well, and I was blown away by all the brick creations. This year it wasn't quite as astounding to me since I had been before, but I was elated that it didn't seem so crowded. I didn't take the nice camera this time so the pictures aren't as good. Grammie got into the spirit of things and purchased a female doctor mini-figure and patient.  Go Grammie!

All in all a great Mother's Day weekend!

We took Grammie to the airport this afternoon and thankfully she had no delays and made it safely to Orlando. Elisabeth kept saying, "I don't want her to go to airport!"  "I want to go to Florida."

A Visit with Friends

We got to spend an evening last week with Tyson and Gina and their little guy. Those of you that know them will particularly enjoy these photos.