Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Snow and Mt. Nebo



















Luke surprised me for my birthday with a weekend away.  I didn't think we were going to get a chance to leave.  It snowed the Friday we were supposed to leave town. We ended up getting about 6 inches of snow.  Usually, I love snow, but this time I was ready for it to go.  The kids played outside making snowmen or snow angels for a bit.  They had a good time.  About noon, we loaded up the car and dropped them off with our friends.  I don't know what we'd do without our friends the Barber's and Morris's.  They never mind watching our kids. 

I didn't know where we were going til we got to Pottsville.  The drive up the mountain always freaks me out.  I don't like heights at all.  Luke and I stopped at Walmart for supplies and had a blast at Mt. Nebo.  We stayed at Cabin 68 on the Sunset side.  It was a rustic cabin, but it was nice and cozy.  On Saturday morning, while in the bathroom, I had a mouse run under my leg and out the door.  I screamed and never even woke up Luke!  Saturday, we went for a 4 mile hike.  It was fun being outdoors in the cold and just talking.  I had the best relaxing time.  I cannot wait to do it again sometime soon!

Asia's Easy bake oven










Asia has been hounding us to use her Easy Bake Oven she got for Christmas 2 years ago.  I finally broke down and let her.  We made chocolate chip cookies- or really just one cookie.  She had a blast measuring out the ingredients and mixing it up.  We stuck it in the oven and waited about 20 minutes.  She ate the whole thing- well, minus a few bites that Luke and I snuck.  I think she really likes this thing.  Now if I can just teach her to cook dinner. 

Saturday, January 9, 2016

A day with Kingston















Last week, the kids and I picked up Kingston from daycare.  We spent the whole day together.  We stopped at Target to pick up a few things.  We ate popcorn while we shopped the store.  Kingston wouldn't smile for the camera at all, until we found some bright sunglasses.  The kids had fun trying on different things.  Kingston introduced me to his silly song, "Ants in your pants." It was complete with hand signs and all.  After Target, we met Nana at Chick Fila.  I didn't tell her I had Kingston.  The kids were playing in the play area and she looked inside and said, "Kingston's here!"  We chowed down on nuggets and fruit and even some ice cream.  After lunch, we headed back to the house for rest time.  Kingston took a nap with me.  We talked and giggled until he finally passed out.  After nap, we ate a quick snack and then went to the park.  I packed a soccer ball and the kids scooters too.  Kingston had fun riding the scooter.  We all ended up playing soccer- even me!   At one point, Kingston was standing with his hands in his pockets.  He looked just like Chris.  I went over to him and said, "You know who you look like standing there?"  He said, "Who?"  I said, "You look just like your Daddy."  He looked up at me and said, "I do?" "Yep, you sure do.  I sure miss your Daddy, do you?"  "Yes", he said he squeezed my cheeks together and said, "I love you Issis."  I think I melted right there.  Such a cute little guy.  I'm not sure about Kingston, but me and my kids were worn out and slept good after a day on the go.