Park Day!

I can't remember the last time I was outside for more than 2 hours with the kids... Maybe because it was in 2012.... and that whole year is kind of a blur. I could have never successfully taken them multiple places or walked as far as we did this day.

 

It was about 65 and sunny.

We left the house at 10:15 and didn't return back until 1:30.

 



I packed some lunches.. which I love making little bento & fun lunches with cute shapes, packaging & containers.. I wanted an excuse to use my very cute new sandwich pouch from Target.. I think I need more.. they are too adorable and had more colors/designs.. ahhh I digress...

In the pouch: Peanut Butter & Honey on Wheat for Mama...

Apple for everyone to take bites

Ziploc "Bento": Hard Boiled Eggs, Carrot Sticks, Olive Oil Popcorn, Cheese Stick, cut up, and Cinnamon Schoolbook ABC cookies in the Glassine bag.

 

In the Dr Sears Pineapple Tray: Organic Pumpkin Snacks, Pretzel Chips, Grapes, PB Chips, Annie's Bunny Snacks, and Mini Nilla Wafers

 

If it looks pretty.. my kids eat better.. that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

First stop was Starbucks... I had promised a certain little lady last week that we'd rollerblade/stroller there for a Chocolate Milk... and we did... but Mama got all the way there and forgot her wallet...Mama brain.. SJ put the wallet in my purse this time before we left the house.. Glad she is thinking for me.. cause I clearly cannot !

 

Mr. Mr. fell asleep as we headed towards the park 

 

Lunch was a hit!

 

Swings

Slides

Bouncers

Sandbox... We made new friends, and played until we had to use the bathroom.. 

Headed home for Naps...

It was a fun long awaited outing.. the first of many

Busy Week!

Its been a busy summer of course.. but last week was a BUSY week for us!

We had new all new windows put in our house so there were workers/trucks/banging loud noises/drills.. not so ideal for naptime. But she did sleep most of the days..

We hung around with Aunt Shauna, and one day we went to Panera for breakfast.. ok AND lunch!

SJ was very well behaved while Momma and Sissy got their Bagels and Iced Mocha Drinks...mmmm.

After that we headed to a park where they had "craft time" from 10-12

They had all sorts of fun stuff for the kids, coloring, necklace making, playdough, and the best part was, Momma didnt have to clean it!

Her Finished Pretty Necklace!

On to the playdough. She has been really loving playdough lately.
Yesterday I gave her a little knife from her kitchen set, and she sat there for 25 minutes "cutting" playdough in her highchair.

And... last week we also walked to the park by our house after dinner.

SJ loves parks.. and that night she mastered the BIG slide by herself.. She was so proud.. must have gone up and down 15 times...

And the weather was awesome.. had to be mid 60's and it was around 7pm.. Its a nice break from the humid temps we've been having.

So thats what our week was like last week, parks, playdates, pool parties at the country club with cousins and aunts.. and a few stops at Panera in between.

I had to have her out of the house while work was being done, so we ate out quite a bit last week. Tonight Im making a home cooked meal and Im so excited!

Stay tuned for recipe!