Girls Night Out

Wedding Week is in full swing!  My sister, Beth, is getting married on Saturday and we have been SUPER busy and on the verge of cRaZy!  I've been working on quite a few projects for the wedding and there is one SUPER cute one that I can't wait to share with you, but you'll have to wait until the wedding is over.

Last night, we took a much needed break from the craziness that surrounds weddings.  My mom, Beth, Steph, and I went out to dinner after all our kids went to bed.

We talked, laughed, and ate some yummy and spicy food!

After dinner, we stopped by for some ice cream and more laughing.

It was a nice, fun night!

Now, back to reality...

I still need a belt for my dress.

Grace needs a bow.

What are John and Carter wearing?

Is it too late to get a babysitter for the rehearsal dinner?

We need to decorate for the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception.

Am I doing my own hair? Uh, oh!

Flowers!?!

And, I'm sure sooo much more!

Happy Wedding Time, Beth!

carter got new shoes!

bowling with grandpa

We celebrated Grandpa's birthday by doing his favorite thing...bowling!

We met Grandpa, Grandma, Brad, Steph, and the boys at the bowling alley and everyone (well, except the little boys) had a super fun time, especially Grace...it was her "lucky monkey" day!

Carter LOVED all the bowling balls and he is even strong enough to pick them up...which meant that he wanted to the entire time and of course, I would rather him not pick up a 12 lb. bowling ball and drop it on his toes.

Thankfully, Steph brought some snacks to keep the little boys distracted for a few minutes!

After bowling, we grilled out at Brad and Steph's house.  (Those little boys eat a LOT!)

We gave Grandpa this bowling pin with all the kids' handprints on them.  It turned out pretty cute and I think Grandpa loved it!

After dinner, we played...

...and it was fun!!!

Down on the Farm

A couple of weeks ago, Grace had a farm come to her school.  The kids were supposed to dress up like cowboys and cowgirls and I may be a little bias, but I kinda think Grace was the cutest cowgirl there!  

Grace's favorite activity of the entire day was riding the horse!

She also had a train ride with her teacher.

Next, the kids went over to the petting farm. I think that was as close as her hand ever got to an animal's mouth.  She basically just threw the food at the goats, but this little lamb had its food laid down in front of its mouth.

She LOVED brushing this llama's hair!

This sweet bunny was lucky to get some of Grace's attention.

Checking out some chickens.

Then, she snuck back over to the horse and got a second ride!

"Yee-haw, boy!"

Champions {a guest post by John}

We are the Champions

Jenn and the kids got guilted decided to come see my men's league championship game. We were in the championship.

Carter decided he either wanted to play on the field or in the parking lot, not on the sidelines where he belonged.

Grace just soaked up the atmosphere and was a good cheerleader.

We won 4-2 and got these orange shirts for winning the cup. Jenn got to see me score a goal although I am sure she missed it. I am so happy they came and watched us triumph. Glory Glory.