Showing posts with label pool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pool. Show all posts

Monday, July 30, 2012

Parent's Only Weekend

My mom and dad took our kids this past weekend so that Paul and I could have a full weekend to spend some time together, get things done around the house, and get a little bit of a recharge that we needed.  We had such a great time!  On Friday I met my mom in Mansfield (half way) and dropped off the kiddos.  As I was pulling away, I started to get super sad.  Good thing a friend called to chat and get my mind off of leaving them for three nights. 

Friday afternoon I ran errands alone.  How nice.  I made some returns, shopped a little, and checked out the party store for Ella's birthday.  Paul and I went for wings that evening.  We came home for a nice, low key evening of watching the Olympics.  Saturday morning I got up and worked on getting stuff done around the house.  You know, the things you never want to do but need done...clean on top the fridge, clean under the sink, clean out the front coat closet, etc, etc.  I also worked a lot on the girl's baby books.  I only had through month 4 done for the twins and Ella's 2nd birthday wasn't even filled in.  Saturday afternoon we went to the pool with friends- adult style :)  We hung out, drank, ate, and got sun burnt.  It was so nice to relax in the sun and not worry about where the kids were, reapplying sunscreen every 20 minutes, and getting babies home in time for naps. 

Saturday evening we went to the Wine Bistro for dinner with family.  Sunday we got up, went to church (and were actually on time), then went to J Liu for brunch.  The brunch was fantastic!  I love going to nice, different restaurants when we don't have the kids for a day.  Then we headed to the camera store.  I have been wanting a new camera for months and months now.  A higher end, more professional camera.  I had went one day last week and spent a lot of time with a camera gear junkie at our local camera store.  It was a big purchase, so I wanted to bring Paul back before going ahead and buying it.  Well, we did it.  I got the new camera and lens kit and am thrilled!  I have three photo sessions this week and cannot wait to try it out! After the camera store, we went to my aunt and uncle's to check out their new house.  Very nice.

 Yesterday evening I went to a movie with a friend.  We saw The Watch and it was pretty funny.  Now this morning I am hanging out (Paul just left for work) and counting down the minutes until time to go get my girls.  I am missing them so much!  We sure enjoyed our weekend fun, but I am ready to snuggle my sweet babies.

After brunch :)

My old camera....

and my new one!  Yay!
Getting used to the new camera, taking photos of Chloe since I have no children to practice on!

CHLOE!  :)

Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day Weekend

What a hot past few days we had!  We kept cool by staying in the pool, well, at least keeping the kids in the water as much as we could.  Other than that, our weekend was filled with cookouts with family and friends.  Paul and I also managed to get quite a bit of landscaping done, which was much needed!

I FINALLY talked Paul into us getting a little pool for the kids.  I have promised to empty and move it every few days so it doesn't kill his precious grass (blah, blah, blah).  With the fun the kids had in it over the weekend, it has already been so worth it!

Ella climbing up the "slide" that goes from one side of the pool to the other.

Too cute babies!

I matched all of the girls in these dresses for church and our cookout.  

Ella giving Hannah a hug <3

We had my uncle and aunt, cousin, and Uncle Ryan over for a cookout on Sunday afternoon.  The girls were waiting for them to arrive here so we could get the "party" started.  Everything to Ella is a party these days...even when it's just one friend coming over to play :)

Ella Grace

Hailee Noelle

Hannah Faith

Ella's festive bikini!  I got this at the twin sale earlier this season for only $1.50!  What a bargain!  Everyone thought she was oh-so-adorable in it!


Ready for another day of cooking out and another "party"!

H&H were catching up on world news (or maybe just the ads) before we left.

Ella and her friend Addie!

Daddy and Hannah

Ella

This photo is just hilarious!  Addie was squirting Hailee with this bottle and Hailee thought it was so funny.  She kept doing it and Hailee just kept laughing.  So cute and funny!

Ella never eats when she is having fun and keeping busy.  We finally got her to sit for 5 seconds to eat something and all she would have are these two pieces of cheese.  Oh well! 

Hannah on the other hand, ate all evening!  Her and Hailee ate three plates full, yes three, between the two of them! 

Hailee