Auntie Heather's Visit

We always have some much fun when Heather comes to town! Heather and I were able to get away for a whole day of shopping kid-free! But the kids are pretty convinced that the reason for her trip up is them!:) I try not to leave all the entertaining to her, but my children make it clear they don't want me! And I admit that having the focus shifted off me for awhile is awful nice!

Fun at the Grocery Store

Auntie Heather's Visit

Heather came up on a Friday evening and left Sunday night, so it was a quick visit, but we packed a lot in!

Heather is my shopping buddy...we're actually bad for each other. I was in the mood to shop and since I'd just received my first paycheck and with starting my Moka job soon, I needed some new clothes. Now, I've made do with what I have and I'm always fully clothed.:) But I haven't had a job that I've needed to look presentable for in a long time and I haven't bought new clothes since before my kids...and bodies change after children. :)

Corey wasn't able to watch the children, so we braved shopping with BOTH of them! It went fairly well, with a couple melt downs by Carys. Caedmon was, for the most part, happy to tag along with Heather, playing hide and seek in Goodwill and hanging out in the dressing rooms with her in Kohls. He especially enjoyed the mall with the carousel and playground.

We left shortly after 9am and didn't get home till 4pm. It was definitely a long day, but fun!

There is always time for a book!
Caedmon was being especially cuddly.

Auntie Heather's Visit

Heather finally came to see us last week! She had a large chunk of time off from work, so was able to be here Wednesday through Saturday and we had an absolutely wonderful time! The change of pace was so nice for me, not to mention the adult conversation for four days in a row!!!:)

She spent time entertaining my children and just helping out, which I always so appreciate! And she spoiled us rotten!

Thursday, during nap time, we slipped out and went to the Moka, our favorite coffee shop in town. We spent our time there chatting and looking up possible new hairdos. Thursday night we went to Short's Brewing Company in town and ate supper before the spiritual discussion group got started. We topped off the evening with two of our favorite TV shows, Bones and Fringe.

Friday we went to TC to do some shopping. Always a good time when we go shopping together! Corey kept Caedmon and we took Carys. Heather was gracious and patient while I did some shopping for the kids. We got our hair cut and she treated me to lunch at Olive Garden, our favorite restaurant! We finished that night with Hairspray, which I had never seen and absolutely fell in love with!!! I love musicals and loved the theme of that one!

Saturday, we went to story time at the library and I was so thankful for all her help with Caedmon and the art projects! Then we of course had so stop at the Moka again for frappicinos, but since it was just about lunch time, she suggested we stay for lunch and treated us again! When the kids got up from their naps, we went for a walk and I was contemplating what I should make for supper when she decided she'd just buy pizza, 'so I wouldn't be stressed out on our last night together.' Like I said, spoiled us rotten! After our walk, we went to the loon sanctuary, the grocery store and Short's again, for the pizza. After the kids were in bed, we spent the rest of our evening playing Bananagrams and eating brownies!

Thank you soo much Heather for coming to hang out with us and putting up with the craziness of a family with two kids! We love and miss you!!!

Sorry for the lengthy post. This blog tends to be somewhat of a journal/memory keeper for me as well as keeping friends and family updated.

We were trying to get a pic with me and the kids

when I lost my balance, losing Caedmon at the same time...
made for a funny pic I guess!:)

Ride a Little Horsie...

I ventured out by myself with the two kiddos for a much needed shopping trip a week and a half ago (Carys was two weeks old). When you have to travel 45 minutes to go shopping, this is even more of a feat! It went great though! Carys enjoyed the sling and the pacifier got us through the shopping before she had to eat! Caedmon did awesome as well and when he spotted the horse on the way out, I decided it was a great reward...and it was only a penny!:)

I'm also officially in love with my minivan! The back seat is wonderful for nursing and changing diapers and the extra space great for a toddler to stretch his legs!

By the end of the trip, I felt like super mom!:) And I only have two!

His latest obsession is horses!

Guess it was a tiring shopping trip for all -
wish I could have taken a nap!:)