Happy Birthday Mom

A couple days late...

Mom, You're amazing. You have such a selfless heart you are always looking for ways to bless others. I wrote this post last year and the words only get more and more appropriate, THANK YOU. It sounds too simple, but I hope I take care of my family like you take care of us. I love you.

~meg

The kids and I spent the night at my parents while Mike was working out of town. 

Chocolate face

The kids had a tea party with Nonnie

 

I got to sneak away with my Crystal for drinks and dinner. Crystal's one of my oldest friends and being with her makes me so happy, she's like family to me. AND, she just had a new baby girl.

Nothing like brownies in PJs. We sang to my Mom and Maxwell kept whispering to me, "Where's the party?" He was so disappointed that my Dad, Mike and my brothers weren't there to celebrate. Hard to explain to a three year old why they have to be at work.

 

 

I Love My Friend/Ella's First Big Hurt

I thought we were going to love this hotel...and we did. The rooms were so-so, but with the incredible sun deck, we were barely in there. We spent the afternoon talking on the deck, then the rest of the night at the local farmer's market. I may have ended up playing percussion on a few songs for a 60's cover band. Who knew I was skilled in the art of maraca shaking?

I LOVE you Crystal! Thank you for being amazing friend. Happy 30th!

{side note: yesterday Ella had her first big hurt. we were playing at our neighbors and she hit the side of her eye on the bed frame. it's a minor thing, but sad for me! she didn't even complain much, i just get sad that she will have her first scar. i was totally calm, and i usually am in situations like that, but on the inside i was a mess. and really- this cut is little. i just don't like my babies hurt!}

TGIF (almost!)

I am so excited!!! Tomorrow, one of my best friends Crystal and I are going on a 24 hour getaway (moms only) to celebrate her 30th birthday. We are spending the day at our favorite beach and we have a room to stay all night. This is a dream of mine, I've always wanted to stay in a hotel in Avila. This perfect beach town is only 25 min. from home. Let me repeat, I CAN NOT WAIT!!!

Thanks Mike for working hard so I get to do fun things like this, and thanks Gma Judie for watching the kids while Mike is working. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

In other news...we love Katy Perry. Check out Ella's sweet moves and Maxwell's floor routine.

Our Weekend (in the middle of the week)

I feel like we just had a long weekend. But it was in the middle of the week. I know, if you work, you must hate that I don't even know what day it is. I took the kids for two nights to stay with my parents. We had the best time. It feels like we don't make it there all that often, yet when we do Max and Ella remember everything. It is the best thing watching my parents with them. And them with my parents. It's basically a love fest.

 

Papa John reads Ella Goodnight Moon. Over. And Over. The three of them watching Yo Gabba Gabba. Dad, you're awesome.

 

Maxwell has figured out how to help himself to the cupboards.

While I was in town I went out with my WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, HILARIOUS friend Crystal. Before we went to dinner she brought over her adorable baby Lily for Maxwell and Ella to play with. And me to drool over.

Little friends

Crystal and Lily

Tiny phone picture to document our night out...that's all you get to see :)

 

Bath time with Nonni. Thanks for everything Mom. 

My parents have a great backyard for exploring. Maxwell and Ella loved roaming and I loved having them fenced in. This is the home that I grew up in from second grade. We played for a long time in the backyard. Every corner bringing back memories, while watching my children make there own.