Sleepover Party

This past weekend we had a sleepover party (Carmen's words).  Two sleeps away from home.  She was super excited.  It was a fun weekend away with good friends--6 adults, 6 kids and two dogs.  We spent time building sandcastles, walking on the beach, picking wild flowers, coloring and playing with stickers, hitting golf balls, building with blocks, playing games, eating well, watching Frozen and Chip & Dale, going to bed late, waking up early, going for a walk and just enjoying each other's company.

Sunny + 80 degrees = Slurpee treat

 

'Flowers'

With the warmer weather Carmen has been excited about playing outside and doing some planting.  She loves carefully scooping dirt with her shovel in the flower beds (Max picks the dirt up with his hands and throws it, with most of the dirt landing in his hair).  She wanted to plant some 'flowers' so she picked some weeds from the yard (which she thought were quite lovely flowers) and lovingly planted them.  We dug special holes for each one and she watered thoroughly.  I didn't have the heart to tell her that her gems wouldn't make it.  So far she hasn't said a word about her 'flowers' not blooming like the other ones in the yard.  Phew!

 

Ferry Ride

This weekend we took a ferry ride to Bainbridge.  Max was most excited about pointing at birds and running around outside when the boat was moving.  Carmen was observant and asked lots of questions about what she saw and wanted to explore the boat.

Once we got to our destination we enjoyed a nice walk in the sunny weather, a yummy breakfast, a stroll through the farmer's market, a hand-twisted balloon, treats from the chocolate store and a little bit of shopping for mommy.  All in all, a successful trip!

Waiting for Daddy

After a long day of work, Daddy got to come home to these cuties waiting patiently for him to walk through the door.  A great way to end his day.
  

Pickles Please

It is 9:30 in the morning.  Max is whining and standing in front of the refrigerator repeating--pickle, pickle, pickle and pointing frantically at the fridge.  Really? Who wants a pickle at 9:30 in the morning.  Apparently both of my kids.

 

Thursday Night Picnic

With the 80 degree weather today, a picnic at the park was the best way to spend the evening.

Then, a trip to the frozen yogurt store was the finisher.  Max was excited to have his very own cup so he didn't have to share.  Carmen was excited she got to eat frozen yogurt (topped with M&M's and a lone gummy worm) and watch the movie Frozen at the same time!  She was also pretty excited  to perform 'Let it Go' while she was eating--quite the multi-tasker.