We've been having a lot of summer fun away from the house this week, so it was really nice to spend most of our weekend at home. It's also been really nice that Jason has part of every weekend off with his new position. We've really been enjoying all of the time that we get to spend with him now. While Jason was at work Saturday morning, the kiddos and I went grocery shopping. We decided to try a new (to us) discount grocery store. We did save some money, but we still ended up going to Wal-Mart. It's always fun to change up the routine, but I think we'll stick to our old faithful. When Jason got home from work, we ate dinner and the headed out to the back yard. We bought the kiddos a new swing set and the kiddos were more than ready for us to put it together.
Karsyn did her very best to be patient. She also did her best to pick out her own clothes. =)
Payton was a very hard worker. She loves helping Daddy.
Evan also loves helping Daddy.
Addi was too busy playing to help with the swing set, but she did decide to relax with Payton for a bit. Addi also picked out her own clothes...just in case you were wondering. ha!
We worked outside until the mosquitoes picked Karysn up and started to fly away with her. The kiddos all got several bites, so we decided it was time to go inside. Then, we had a movie night. We watched The Lego Movie. Payton, Addi, and I didn't really care for it. The girls decided to watch Strawberry Shortcake in their room and I worked on a few projects. Karsyn and Jason fell asleep about 20 minutes in. ha! Evan really enjoyed the movie.
Sunday morning, Payton and I got up early to get lunch in the crock pot and to make blueberry muffins. Once we got the muffins in the oven, Jason got up and cooked bacon. Yum! We went back to the church that we've been visiting for the past month and really enjoyed it. I think we may have found the one!!! The kiddos are all really loving it. Addi and Karsyn learned about Noah's Ark today and did this really fun craft.
I love sticking lunch in crock pot before church and coming home to a meal. Karsyn, with a little help from Evan, set the table. She gets so excited when I ask her to help. We enjoyed a yummy lunch and then Addi had us all laughing when she started making silly faces.
The kiddos and I cleaned up the table. Jason went outside and finished up the swing set. The kids could not wait to play on it for the first time.
They wouldn't be my kiddos if they didn't have a few wipe outs.
After playing for a while, the kiddos got a little pool time in.
While the kids were playing, Jason worked on cleaning the coil on the air conditioner. He called Evan over and gave him a little lesson.
We had so much fun, that we played outside until dinner time. Daddy grilled us hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob. It was very good! The little ladies were so tired! They barely made it through dinner and bath time. Jason and I put them to bed and then had an Uno tournament with Evan and Payton.
Girl power prevailed. Payton and I tied for winning the most games. Yay!!! Evan and Payton both take after Jason in that they play to win. They get so competitive! But, they also take after me and like to get silly. We were all trying to talk in different accents. It was so funny! We played cards until bedtime. It was a great weekend!
Sounds fun...and it's great that you have some really good helpers! Recently, Lance loves to "help" me load the groceries into the car's trunk. So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a really fun weekend! I love those fun weekends at home. The mosquitoes have been so bad here that we haven't used our backyard much lately. The curse of the south. Sigh. Eddie actually tried out a new grocery store too this past week. We have been going to Super Target because we like the prices and quality and selection there and can get all the things we need in one place, but Eddie tried one of our new Publix (a primarily northern grocery store chain that recently came here to appease all our northern transplants) and actually liked it. The prices seemed comparable to Target's prices so we'll see. The new swing set looks like it will get lots of use with all the kids. And oh man, I haven't played Uno in ages. I need to teach Evan the game. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really fun weekend! I can't imagine trying a new grocery store. I love my stores and know the layouts so well I can make my lists in order. Yes, I'm a little OCD that way!
ReplyDeleteAlso, yay for a new swing set! It looks like that will get a lot of use from your kids! It will be a good investment!
And yes, isn't it fun when three year olds dress themselves?!!?! Rachel ends up all in pink with both her legs in one shorts leg and her shirt on backwards. Awesome.