2017 - Week 28

July 10.
Morning Tot Lot play followed by a grocery store run to pick up some goodies since daddy doesn't have to work tonight. Kiddos picked out flower cupcakes...and Rad wanted to get him an Elmo card. Sister LOVES pushing the tiny cart. To say they were excited for an evening with daddy that included a treat was an understatement.

July 11.
Two big kiddos!! I turned Rad's carseat around to ride like his sister. A visit to BJ's for beach chairs, porch stooping, trying on all our winter gear. And of course since it's 7/11...we stopped by 7-Eleven for National Slurpee day for a free treat. Perfect when it's 90 degrees outside! YUM!

July 12.
All kinds of craziness going on today. Minions attire, swording flighting, my little dude in a Batman dress, sister eating a popsicle naked except for a scarf, and making wild faces for the camera.

July 13.
Started the morning off with a pool party (which Nora decided it was too hot to actually put her suit on and opted to lounge in pjs). Cupcakes, making chicken salad (which apparently they both love currey chicken salad!) and protein balls, and lots and lots of stickers.

July 14.
Celebrating that it's FRIDAY! A visit to Outsiders Crossfit to WOD with Jessica and go to lunch. Then a trip to the book store to snuggle with stuffed animals and read books all afternoon. Quick car naps then a haircut for brother - looking SO old!

July 15.
Lunch out with daddy means we want to dress like him...wearing his glasses and his work polo. Sister was being silly at the restaurant and brother even wanted to wear his shirt in the car for afternoon errands. The new thing...wearing "Boo" his elephant on his head - especially when he's sleeping.

July 16.
An early morning run resulted in a few quiet minutes alone by the water for momma!! Took my new book and read - what a treat. Playground fun with daddy followed by a Rita's treat to beat the heat. As always sister is being silly. Before we know it, brother is going to master those monkey bars!

2017 - Week 27

July 3.
Just a lazy day of running some errands (which turned disastrous when Rad insisted on switching place and pushing Nora...of course wanting NO help from Momma and almost knocking down a HUGE shoes display at DSW. Oops) and basement selfies.

July 4.
Hanging with the family at G and Pops house. Grilled out burgers, riding bikes, water balloons, popsicles, playing in buckets of water and hanging with the cousins. What a great holiday!

July 5.
What's better than a slurpee or icecream? COMBINING them for a Gelati...the kids were in heaven with their Rita's treat. The new daily request. We acted like Daniel Tiger this morning and went on an "adventure" complete with imaginary binoculars and tree hugging. We picked up every leaf and stick in the park. A little costume/daddy's tshirt wearing in the afternoon.

July 6.
Brother wasn't even completely awake when he started requesting Moana painting at 7am...look at that daze. Sister boycotted her nap instead making a huge mess of her room, stripping her clothes and opting for mommy's clean laundry that was piled up on the guest bed. Coconut curry chicken for dinner - ALL 4 family members loved it!!

July 7.
Morning swim at the gym with our buddies Kellen and Elodie...how cute were they? Sister and I spent nap time digging up all the dead flowers from the pots. Rad is now obsessed with trucks and cars...wanting to race and crash them ALLLL the time.

July 8.
Celebrated my nephew Michael at his laser tag birthday party!! He had SO many friends come to celebrate him - they played arcade games and laser tag. The kiddos loved the cupcakes and glow in the dark lights. Nora wasn't sure about the actual laser tag, but brother LOVED shooting all the big kids!

July 9.
Daddy had to work, so we tried to stay busy. Playing with our party goodies, a trip to the park (but it was SO hot we spent most of the time in the shade), digging in dirt to make "dinner" for mommy on the back porch, and letting my little Picasso paint outside while brother took a nap.

2017 - Week 26

June 26.
Play date with Kerry, Austin and Kyle. Loved visiting their new house in the burbs...so much space to play!! Kiddos helped me make a spaghetti squash casserole - they loved peeling the "noodles" out of the squash.

June 27.
Early morning car watching in our pjs and drinking yogurt. My team headed to feed the ducks, but they were all napping, so Rad chased them until they woke up. We instead went on an adventure around the lake looking for bugs.

June 28.
Chaz woke us up early telling us we were headed out of town a day early...so we quickly packed - goggles, ear phones and all and headed for the airport. We experienced our first Coney Island chili dogs, squeezed all 4 of us into a seat and ventured through the airport with LOTS of luggage (and carseats). Brother couldn't hang with the day...he was exhausted by the time we arrived at the hotel.

June 29.
Morning trip to the Detroit zoo with the cousins. Brother loved the bears and sister loved the butterflies. What an awesome zoo!! Afternoon swimming at the hotel pool...they were so excited!!! That as until brother lost a battle with the pool deck.

June 30.
Took the kiddos to see Despicable Me 3, played at a giant mall playground that was entirely shaped like food items (absolutely love Ava's corn pose), played in Bass Pro shop and of course had to purchase the pop guns, then ate at Rainforest Cafe. It was a FULL day of FUN!

July 1.
Started the day off with family breakfast - got to see Chaz's grandparents for the first time in a while. Then we headed to the company holiday party at the lake. Kiddos enjoyed fishing, playing on the playground, digging in sand and yummy treats. Perfect weather for a great day with family and Chaz's company. Grateful for the trip to visit Michigan.

July 2.
Time to head home...airports are for playing on moving sidewalks, coloring, taking selfies and finaly napping on the shuttle bus. Then we got to celebrate Michael's 6th birthday!!!! How is he SIX already?? Birthday boy wanted Dinosaur BBQ and cupcakes. He got to play with his new sword and nerf machine gun and everyone was covered in blue icing! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2017 - Week 25

June 19.
Early morning chalk and snacks followed by a workout then playing at G's house with the cousins. Hula hoops, relaxing and watching shopkins videos and gatorade drinking. Daddy was out of town, so I ordered our favorite - Zatarr. We LOVE this restaurant.

June 20.
Nothing says summer like swinging at the Tot Lot and an icecream treat. These two were all smiles today. Sister and I enjoyed a GIANT tea party while brother napped.

June 21.
Target trip isn't complete without a random purchase request - today as giant rubber balls. Took the kiddos on a picnic date to the waterfront...and we brought the new balls with us. That night we played with Daddy's clipper guards - they kept calling them "daddy's hair clips". HA.

June 22.
This girl cracks me up - yoga and singing to herself in the fridge reflection. Brother wore his police costume almost all day. A trip to Whole Foods yeilded some yummy treats that aren't always in the house...we had pancakes for dinner that night.

June 23.
Just another day of being silly...brother took a car nap, so sister and I played in the front seat, then they made a huge mess of the kitchen - getting every single cutting board and snack bag out. Brother insisted on wearing his bathing suit for afternoon playtime. Sister asked to sleep in one of mommy's tanktops - it was a cute dress on her.

June 24.
Daddy is home!! Family day date...a walk to the farmers market, eating Mexican food in Fells Point, popsicles at the fitness fair in Harbor East and posing for the camera. Love my little crew.

June 25.
After an 8 mile run, mommy was craving donuts. Everyone was happy!! Brother joined me on the trip to pick them up because he will jump at any chance to ride Harry the dragon. Afternoon with cousins running through the water fountains downtown.

2017 - Week 24

June 12.
Our nephew, Michael, was the first cousin to graduate from kindergarten. How exciting!! He's growing up so quickly and we are so proud of all that he's accomplished this school year!

June 13.
Play day with my crew. Started the day with sword fighting, then a little roof top lounging and plant watering, followed by some porch stooping and then hanging at the local community pool with some buddies. They were zapped by the end of the day. But what fun!

June 14.
Trip to Port Discovery with our buddies Miss Mandi, Kellen and Elodie. While brother napped sister and I did a rainbow mani/pedi. Then she asked for a "snack craft"...so we decorated pretzels with christmas icing and sprinkles. Yum!

June 15.
Trip to the mall complete with: two carousal rides, hummus sampler from Zoes, pirate cake pops from Starbucks, quarter car riding and a new bathing suit.

June 16.
Playing at the Tot Lot is one of their favorite things...especially the blue car and when someone brings cupcake treats. Low key afternoon playing in the basement and reading books with my loves. Brother was worn out from the week and slept HARD!

June 17.
Everyone was ALLLL smiles all day. Playing in the park, playing "construction" and fixing things, and making their own ants on a log. SUPER messy (and everything smelled like peanut butter), but they love making their own food.

June 18.
Happy Father's Day!! Early morning porch swimming since it was so warm out and daddy was home for them to show off their new bathing suits. Celebrated with family at Captain James with crabs by the water. Brother and sister (and momma) don't actually like eating the crabs...but they enjoyed hammering on them and running around with the cousins. Our crew was super matchy-matchy that day. Love them. Had a blast celebrating all the father's.

2017 - Week 23

June 5.
These two...eating has become quite the chore recently. Once thing I can always win them over with: fruit kabobs. And I turn my head for ONE second and Radford is on the table playing with his busy book instead of sitting eating his meal. We have a climber. And sister...still TOTALLY into costumes and has the sass to go with it. Love it.

June 6.
A trip to HomeGoods today. Brother got a new stool for the bathroom and he was SOOOO excited he had to practice sitting on it even before getting it home. We typically try out ALL of their chairs, today we took it a step further and had story time. Afternoon date with our buddy Grayson to play at the waterfront and eat icecream. YUM!

June 7.
Sister started the day by covering herself in pink stamps that made her look like she had some skin disease. A trip to CFA complete with fun animal masks. THEN...momma escaped (thanks to our awesome sitter Sarah) for a pedicure and some dress shopping. What a treat.

June 8.
Just a typical week day...recruiting the kiddos to help clean - you know, because a baby wipe can clean anything. Playing at the playground and fun baths in momma and daddy's bathtub.

June 9.
Morning workout and playdate at the park with Aunt Hil and the cousins. Daddy came home (yay!!!) and took us out for pizza. Nora captured this photo of me...she loves taking pictures now! After dinner the kiddos snuggled daddy's beard one more time before he chopped it all off. Woo Hoo!

June 10.
Family day at the strawberry patch. We came late in the season, so it was slim pickings and small berries, but we still had a blast together. Brother insisted on wearing his construction vest. We used the berries in yogurt parfaits. Yum.

June 11.
Another hot day outside. Went to the Greek Festival with the cousins. We are snow cones, painted ceramics, filled sand shapes and at gyro's. The kiddos were TOO cute - all 5 of them holding hands together. Rad couldn't hang...he was WORN out after a long weekend in the sun.

2017 - Week 22

May 29.
Happy Memorial Day! We explored the park with the rest of Baltimore - such a beautiful day and EVERYONE was outside. We played by the pond, ate icecream and jumped in huge mud puddles.

May 30.
We have ventured into the wonderful world of legos...of which, Rad LOVES his new cars. Sister wishes he would share a little better. Boys and things on wheels...it's crazy how they know to love them. We had a lazy day at home playing, then everyone crashed hard.

May 31.
A playdate in the park with Michaela and Colin - our buddies who move to Maine soon. Then a trip to the store dressed like Super Girl, followed by a late evening pool session.

June 1.
Normal morning routine...starting the day with snuggles and matching our cups to our pjs while we watch George. After our workout, we hung with G, the cousins and Aunt Hil for a rooftop pool party, movie watching and costume wearing afternoon. Late afternoon at the Tot Lot - brother riding the bike for the first time.

June 2.
Took the car to the dealership to have the oil changed. They happened to have a Dunkin Donuts next door, so since it was #nationaldonutday we HAD to get one. Afternoon building forts and having picnic snacks in the livingroom.

June 3.
A birthday party where you wear pjs and eat donuts the size of your face. OMG these kiddos were happy!! Afternoon shenanigans...walked to the inner harbor for cookies at Barnes and Noble, picking out new Busy Books and playing at the music playground.

June 4.
Sunday Funday. Farmers market - hula hoops and fresh squeezed orange juice. Followed by a trip to the Fed Hill playground and city views. Then a little costume action before dinner - he will kill me for this picture one day. Until then, I will cherish his love of dressing up as much as his sister.