A blanket for Evelyn

Today the kids played in nanas pool and back yard while i started Evelyn's quilt. I found this aweaome mermaid fabric last year. I wasnt pregnant yet and didn't know ww would have a girl but i loved the fabric and there was only a little bit left so i got it anyway. I am so excited i get to use it for my daughter instead of as a gift. I decided to take some of the characters from the pattern and turn them into applique. It is going to be an amazing quilt.

Rainy days can be fun too.

Today it was gloomy and rainy. The kids played board games together. Wesley is trying to teach James how to play some simple games. I tried to find some friends who could play with us. We finally found some, but by then it was raining and so we couldn't play at nanas house so we went to chick fil a together instead. When we got home elinor made a delicious mexican casserole befor we headed over to the theatre to meet jon and watch Cars. The movie was really cute, wesley especially loved it. After the movie the grownups played a little pokemon go andbghe kids played on the fountain.

A day without elinor

Today i went to Huntsville first thing to pick up an unbilicle hernia girtle. I really hope this helps with the pain. On my way home i met mom at bridgestreet and we got tickets to go see Cars 3 tomorrow. On my way home i got a call from elinors friend inviting her to spend the day with them at the botanical gardens. After she left i took the boys over to nanas house to swim. Wesley's friend Dylan joined us. When his mom came to pick him up, she invited us to have lunch with them at golden china. Mom was home so we all went over. It was nice to spend time with friends. I think elinor had a good time, she didnt come home until time to go to derby.

Splash pad with friends

Today after james' last swimming lesson we all headed over to the splash pad to play with friends.  Befor we left the kids and i packed a picnic lunch and i bought them some water squirters. They had so much fun at the splash pad, we stayed for almost 2 hours. It was a great way to spend the day.

Swimming and sams club

Today was typical monday stuff. A makeup swim lesson for james and shopping and sams club. I wasnt feeling well when we got home and the big kids were so sweet to watch james while i rested.

Choose him again

Today in church i introduced a new song to the primary kids called choose him again. The song has a beautiful message about following jesus and choosing the right. The kids were so reverent and attentive. It was wonderful to have them fully engaged in the meaning of the words.

Roller derby in rome

Today elinor had an away game for derby. It was in rome georgia, about 2.5 hours away. Unfortunately it was also at 9am in the morning so we had to head out really really really early. We had invited elinors teammate and friend lilli to join us for the trip. She arrived at the house at 5am. We were all in the car and on our way by 5:15. We made it to Rome just in time to check in.  Elinor got geared up and an hour later it was derby time. The girls played hard, but we ended up loosing by about 15 points. The younger girls didnt get to play as much as they would have liked, but they did awesome when they were up. After the game we went to the after party at Fuddruckers. The girls had a good time bonding with their teammates then it was time to head home. I was BEAT by the time we got home. It was a long day. But i still have to finish primary so no rest for the weary.

It's raining, It's pouring!

Today the tail end of a tropical storm blew through. Because of the rain, swimming was canceled. But that didnt stop james from getting wet!  The kids had a great time in the afternoon playing in the pouring rain.

Dentist

Today all three kids had dentist appts. They all passed with flying colors.no cavities! Wes is going to have to have a tooth pullled to help with his over crowding issue but no cavities!

Lets go to the movies

Today after swim lessons we went to nanas house to let the big kids swim and so i could help her with some embroidery stuff. Then i took the kid out to see "boss baby" at the $1 theater. It was much better than i expected it to be.. After the movie we went shoe shopping but didnt find anything the kids liked. I ended up ordering them some online. I hope they fit!

Brotherly love

Today james and wesley kept tying themselves together with an exercise band. It was hilarious. They kept falling over.

Shopping day

Today we went shopping as usual. James brought his friend turtle with us this time. It was cute.

Happy fathers day!

For fathers day elinor made daddy a coupon book with services in it. Wesley really wanted to make daddy breakfast so i helped him. Wesley did pretty much all the work with some guidance from me. He made bluberry muffins and raspberry oatmeal. I hope they made their daddy feel special.