aquarium

My friend Stephanie and I took the kids to The Aquarium at Moody Gardens a few weeks ago. We decided it would be more fun to all ride down together, so she came and picked us up!

Kane, Brad and Bella

Sweet babies trying to hold hands

Group hug!

They were so excited to be together. They jumped up and down the whole time we waited in line.

looking at the penguins 

monkey see,

monkey do.

After the aquarium, we went to the Rainforest Cafe to eat lunch before heading home.

We had so much fun! Can't wait to go back and check out The Rainforest at Moody Gardens!

Picnics and Play-dates

Thursday we packed up some toys, picked up Chick-fil-a and headed to the park. Have to say, I love the grilled chicken option they offer now. Not sure how much longer I can get him to eat that over my nuggets though.

Lucky for Kane, they were mowing the park. He was more interested in watching them than playing.

Loves the lemonade just like his mama!

After he ate lunch, he insisted on swinging until they were done mowing. Talk about front row seats!

On Friday, Stephanie and I met at the Playscape to let the kids play together. However, we spent a majority of our time eating and watching the fish! ha!

Big hugs from Bella

Last week Kane and I were inside and nearly missed the garbage trucks coming by. I had the washer, dryer and dishwasher all going at the same time, so I had no idea they were outside our house. Luckily, we have quite the relationship with the trash truck drivers, so he started honking for us. We quickly ran outside to find him stopped in front of our house. He started smiling and waving once he saw us. How freaking awesome is that? Kane's little heart was about to burst with excitement!

christmas playdate

Kane and I hosted a Christmas play-date at our house this week. We had lots of treats and crafts for the kids.

Ambs and Kane checking out all the goodies.

I printed out these cute cards as a party favor.

The bags were filled with oatmeal, glitter and sugar...staples for any reindeer.

We had these cute water bottles for the mamas

and a Santa belly full of fruit for the kids.

Kane and I made these adorable marshmallow snowmen the night before the party. They were "melting"right before our eyes.

My favorite thing were the snowmen milk cups. I got the idea from a punchbowl I saw on Pinterest. We also had Christmas trees and gingerbread men for the kids to ice and decorate.

There were also reindeer ornaments for the kids to make.

Sweet Amberly and Kane kept eating the "Christmas trees" before the other kids arrived.

Baby Brody

Gingerbread decorating

Thanks Kristina for your help!

Notice the bananas and apples on their plates....it balanced out all the sugar, right? ha!

Icing the Christmas trees

Thanks Melissa!

Bella trying out her cookie!

Cookies and milk= perfection!

"show me your teeth!"- only way Kane will smile for a picture!

haha! love this smile!

The big girls took turns pushing Ambs in the swing. It was a miracle her sweets didn't come right back up!

My grandmother got Kane all these "wonderful" singing animals that the kids loved!

Caden playing golf with the soccer ball.

Ambs catching bugs

such a handsome boy!

Love this sweet boy more than words!

Kane showing his friends his train