Another day in the life of me!

Today was a wonderful day with my little man. Since Mom was bowling and Kerri was sleeping Wes and I had the morning to ourselves. We went to the gym, gave some friends a lift home, then went to Bruggers Bagels to redeem the coupon they sent me for 3 free bagels. After our late breakfast we went to Story time and then over to Mom's to watch "Face Off" with Kerri. While we watched the show Wes played nicely with toys and I finished the valentines I made for Ella's class. Then I took wes over to Chick-fil-a for a late lunch and play time. He had a great time there today, there were 2 or 3 other little boys there just his age today and he was having so much fun he didn't want to leave! By the time I dragged him away from the playground it was almost time for Ella to come home so we cleaned up the living room while we waited for her. Once she was home we got ready for Karate and headed back out. Then home again to make a delicious dinner. After Dinner I helped Ella address and sign all of her V-day cards. After all the kids and Jon were in bed, I headed out one last time for a date with Mom and Kerri at the Melting pot. We shared a giant pot of chocolate and a nice long chat. I had a fabulous day!
Kerri is only here for 2 more days so we are going to try and squeeze in as much fun as we can before she goes.

Painting

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Mom, Kerri and I spent some time yesterday painting. Today we had a chance to finish out masterpieces. I am super pleased with how mine came out. The only thing I would change is I wish I had used a lighter color for the background. Too late now I suppose. I finished just in time to head home to get Ella off the bus. I have already hung the picture over my bed with my wand plaque.

Quiet day and War machines

Today was a quiet day for me and Wes. We went to the gym and hung out at Nana's with Kerri and Mom. Kerri Mom and I all stared our own paintings, since we wern't able to get to "spirited art" while Kerri is visiting. I had to quite early to pick up Ella from the bus stop and take her to Karate. i will get a chance to finish it tomorrow I hope.

When Jon got home from work he pulled out a Trebuchet from his work bag. He made it a while back and finally brought it home to show us. It is truly an amazing work of art!

Photoshoot with Kerri

Kerri and I wanted to do a photoshoot while she was here and on Saturday, on our walk we found the perfect place. I just knew I had to bring Kerri up to the Rainbow mountain trail for her shoot. I LOVE the way the pictures turned out. The location is so amazing, I can't wait to take a family or senior up there! I am pretty sure I want to do my family pictures up there this year. I can't wait to see what it looks like in the spring.

another nice quiet sunday

Today was a nice quiet family day. I got to teach a double class in Sunday School, since the 13 year olds teacher was out. I love those kids though, they were my very first Primary class, so I was happy to seem them again. We went to Mom and Dad's early for dinner since they were hosting the YSA break-the-fast. It was a delicious dinner of schnitzle. Tomorrow looks to be a busy day, I hope that all goes well!

Rainbow Mountain hiking trail.

I have heard about this trail several times, and once, when Wes was little we drove up to the trail head to go for a walk thinking it was like the greenways. When we discovered that it was a true hiking trail we ended up going elseware. Today we wanted to do a nice family activity, but not the same stuff we do all the time, so I suggested we try the trail again. It was absolutely fabulous! The kids did a great job and both walked the whole way. It was not a trail for the faint of heart, there were lots of giant boulders to climb on through and over but we all had a blast! Wes kept telling me that it was a "super fun mountain to climb". At the bottom of the hill before heading back up the trail to our car we stopped and had a pick-nick lunch. There is a stream and a little "waterfall" there. after the hike we were all hot and tired, so we went over to bruesters and had ice creams. It was a fantastic family outing and I would love to do it again sometime. It would also be a fantastic place to do pictures! We had great timing, because while it was overcast and gloomy the whole time we were hiking, it waited to rain until we were in the car on the way to ice cream.

The birthday boy's big day

I like to make birthdays special around here and Yesterday was no exception. Jon took the day off and celebrated with us! We got Ella off to school and Wes played and watched TV while I wrapped gifts and got the house clean. Then we went to bridgestreet for an early lunch at Cajun chicken. The Carousel was closed so we headed to the chocolate crockodile for a pretzel then over to the Monaco to see Beauty and the Beast (3D). He liked the movie alot and called the beast the "mean dog" the whole time, it was cute! After the movie we went back to the carousel and let him ride it 4 times. then I took the boys to get haircuts before getting home for Ella. At 5 we headed out to Cici's for Wesley's dinner of choice. Finally, we ended the day at Chuck-e-cheese's for games, cake and gifts from Nana and Grandpa. We are so lucky to have family around to celebrate with! I think little man had a great day!