Friday, March 11, 2016

After School Treat

I told this cutie that if he was great at school all week (read: if he didn't pretend like he was the Hulk and pretend punch people!), I'd take him out for a special treat on Friday. After having an awesome week, he said he wanted frozen yogurt, so that's just what he got!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Jackson's Open House

Yesterday evening, we went to Jackson's Open House.  He was so happy to have us there, and he couldn't wait to show us all of his latest work!
 
Some of our favorites were his huge painting and a dinosaur that he made out of clay and painted--he said it's a triceratops-t-rex combo--his two favorites!

He's the cutest!

In the hallway, he showed us his cowboy and his armadillo!

They've been studying about the great state of Texas, and he was excited to show us his Texas flag!

Pancake Day

Yesterday was National Pancake Day, so to celebrate, we had breakfast for dinner!  The kids love breakfast for dinner! 
 
As I was beginning to make the pancake batter before we picked Sarah up from school, I went to the drawer to grab the measuring spoons, and as soon as Jackson heard them clanking, he came running downstairs asking if he could help me cook!  He does that a lot, and it's always the sweetest!  I love that the kids love being in the kitchen with me!

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Jackson and His Rain Boots

Yesterday was a rainy day, but Jackson was ready to go with his new rain boots and matching raincoat!

He was so excited to wear them to school yesterday and even more excited when we got to go out in them after dinner!


He couldn't be cuter if he tried!

Pie Date

Yesterday morning, I had a breakfast date with the cutest boy...and pie!
 
 

Dinner with Daddy

Papa Bear was on call on Sunday, so we took dinner up the hospital so we could spend time with him!  The kids loved it!
 
While we were there, J told Daddy that you're not supposed to work on Sunday!  Ha!

Tea Party

On Saturday, Bryan's Nana took us girls to high tea at the Adolphus hotel to celebrate Sarah's birthday!  It was so fancy and so fun!
 
Sarah in her tiara and birthday sash with Nana and Grand Nana!

I just love her!
 
We took a picture in the French Room and fell in love with it!
 
This was our first course--tea sandwiches!  They were all so yummy!


They put a candle on Sarah's plate of desserts!

We all had the best time!

It was so nice hanging out with just the girls!

Friday, March 4, 2016

Haircut and a Little Date

Today after school, I took J to get a much needed haircut!  And then, we went on a date!
 
He always wants to sit in the big chairs, but today, he asked to sit in the airplane!  He looked too cute!
 
Our dates usually include cake pops, and they always include lots of laughs!


Frozen Yogurt Date

Sometimes we have frozen yogurt...before dinner! 
 
I love little dates with these two cuties!

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Pie for Bryan

This morning, I woke up a little earlier than normal so I could bake one of Bryan's favorite pies and have it waiting for him when he got home from his call shift.
 
Few things say "love" to Bryan like pie! 

Date with Sarah

Bryan was on call yesterday, so after I tucked Jackson in, Sarah and I had a date!  We watched "Fuller House" and had ice cream!  Have mercy, we had the best time together laughing at the wonderful corniness and reminiscing about when I first introduced her to the original "Full House!"  I just love time with my best girl!
 

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Sarah's Birthday Party!

Yesterday was Sarah's birthday party, and she was pretty excited about it!  A couple of months ago, she and I came up with the idea to have a tea party at her favorite tea room!  She loved going there so much when she was little, and she couldn't wait to go with her friends!
 
Bryan is the absolute best Daddy--not only did he go to the tea room, but he also dressed up in his seersucker suit!  They are the cutest!

We just adore our baby girl!

Sarah and her three best friends!  They go to church with her, and they each truly love each other!

Darling!

We got the girls their own table, so I had the pleasure of dining with this handsome gentleman by myself!  Along with our lunch, we shared a pot of tea and a scone!

They were the cutest!  I told them I hoped they were still going to tea together when they're 80!

The cutest girls ever!
 
To go with the tea theme, I got each of the girls a tea cup, a canister of tea bags, and a scone mix as their party favors!

After lunch at the tea room and walking around the antique mall, Sarah wanted to go the art museum!  I thought we had a 13 year old...not a 73 year old!!  It really was the cutest party, and Sarah kept thanking us for it!  And instead of taking each of the girls home afterwards, they sweetly twisted our arms, called us "Mom and Dad" and asked if they could spend the night!  So, we had an impromptu sleepover, and Sarah was over the moon!  After three boxes of pizza, a movie, and a bit of giggling, they were all actually asleep in the gameroom by 10:00!  And possibly even better than that, they all filled up on donuts and got ready in an hour this morning, and we all left for church only a few minutes later than normal!  That's pretty much a miracle with 4 girls!

Friday, February 26, 2016

Baking with Jackson

One of Jackson's favorite things to do is help me in the kitchen.  And with our schedules being so crazy lately, we haven't had time to bake together in awhile.  So, yesterday after school, we made time to do just that by making some cupcakes.
 
He loves doing things by himself!


Papa Bear was actually home with us, so he sweetly took some pictures of us together!
 
I just love my little helper...who also thinks I'm hilarious!

This kiss picture was actually Jackson's idea, and I will treasure it always!

He's an expert taste tester!

When Sissy's not home, Bubba gets both beaters!

Still making sure our cupcakes are going to be yummy...


He was so excited when they were out of the oven, frosted, and ready to be eaten!

He's the cutest little thing, and I hope he always likes being in the kitchen with Mama!

Cowboy Jack

Yesterday was "Cowboy Day" at school, and Jackson was so excited!

This one of our little buckaroo dressed as a cowboy holding his Paw Patrol lunch box cracks me up!

Sweet Jackson

I kissed him, and he said, "Aww, I'm gonna marry you!"  Goodness gracious, he has my heart!