Daddy's girls

The boys headed up north this weekend for their annual ATVing adventure with my parents. I unfortunately had to work 12 hours Saturday and Sunday so that meant LOTS of Daddy/Daughter bonding time.

We took the girls out for dinner on Friday night and did a little grocery shopping on the way home. As I was tucking Mackenzie in bed that night she says to me "mom I had a good day today" who new a little dinner out and grocery shopping with out the boys would be so fun.

Saturday morning Steve headed into town for our little fair. They sat at the end of  the parade route and got handed handfuls of candy! So much in fact that it filled up this bag that someone graciously gave Steve to put all the candy in, lets just say the girls were in HEAVEN!

They then spent some time playing at the park, making masks...

and meeting this furry red guy. I'm really hoping Lainey doesn't show up at my bedside at 3am with this "lovely" mask on...can you say Freddy Kruger...YIKES!

Later that evening Steven set up shop outside for a little movie and campfire.

These girls were definitely on cloud nine! The minute I walked in the door from work there was nonstop chatter about all the fun they had with dad. 

Looks like we may have to do a little Daddy/daughter time more often!

And then he was 8

Oops! I thought I had published this, but I guess not, so better late than never.

Landon celebrated his birthday with a few friends at our house last week.

From the minute the kids arrived he was asking me if he could open presents, so after pizza I said go to it.

Hmmm, can you see anything??? Cause I surely couldn't.

His loot

And of course cake!

Happy Birthday Dear Landon!

Lisa's Shower

I was honored to help throw a shower for my sister in law Lisa today. We are all so EXCITED to meet this long awaited little boy, so today we showered Lisa and Mr Pickles with some love.

Pinterest has been my favorite go to site the last few weeks. I found several fun ideas there, and I must say, I think they were all a success.

There were pleasantly of drinks to keep us cool.

And there were enough sweets to keeping us running all night long!

I made sure to try to send home as many sweets as I could ;)

Photo Booth Fun!

The Belly!

 

The nieces.

When there's a shower there's games, and games mean prizes ;)

Gifts for the Mamma to be.

Looks like Lisa and Jeff will be covered for diapers for a bit!

Camping Fun

The kids had a few not so great moments on Saturday and they couldn't keep the naughtiness at bay. So I came up with the idea for them to build a fort, but guess who ended making it for them, that's right me.

They did head out on a walk with me to gather up all the branches and drag them back, then Steve and I went to work cutting them up and placing them just right.

The question is how well will it hold up while we are away...

Landon is loving that he learned how to make fires. He again put his fire building to use and built another great fire for us to enjoy on Saturday night.

My loves...

Off Grandma went with the kids for a walk around the island...

While the Daddy takes a nap on the grass.

Leave it to Grandpa to have firecracker fun for the boys. And luckily for me I can use that as bribery to keep them good the next 2 weeks! Grandpa told the boys if they are good, then when they head up north in a few weeks he will let them buy some more firecrackers.

Why would you throw just one into the fire-pit, when you can throw in an entire handful for a BIG bang!

A Mothers favorite home is a quiet ride home...