We seem to have a lot of general weeks with regular happenings then weeks that are very full. So two weeks ago was our typical week, and this past one was full of the following extras:
It was Dr. Seuss week at school. The kids wore green on Monday. Peter got to eat green eggs and ham at school (and he liked them Sam I am)! Tuesday was character day; both kids wore stars on their stomachs and were sneeches. Wednesday was wacky Wednesday. Peter went pretty crazy with just odd socks. Kendal was in a mismatched outfit, with two different socks and lopsided pig tails. Thursday was read ins so the kids wore sweats and happily took their loveys and blankets to school.
Peter had the first grade patriotic assembly Tuesday. The kids did a great job with their songs. There were eight songs they all did and each class did an individual song. Peter knew the words, did the actions, and made me so proud! Alice on the other hand was a handful, but we made it through with hi-chews and letting sitting down expectations go.
Casey had parent teachers Tuesday and Wednesday night. Not his favorite, but he survives. Friday we had off of school. Casey and his Dad headed up to State boys basketball for the day and watched a handful of games including Declo and Kimberly play.
I had a lip sync battle with the beehives Wednesday. I pulled out an awesome rendition of "you're welcome" from Moana. (With a side of crazy Peter joining in.) Alice circled and "sang" as the girls did their songs with the kids being a bit much all around us. It was fun to see the girls personalities come out more and have a fun night without focus on goals and have tos. I got a much needed break the next night going to Sips with some gals from the ward. Indulged in some treats and night off win win!
My parents and Katherine decided to get away for the weekend and come and see us. The kids waited (not patiently) all day for their arrival Friday. Like my Dad said Skype just can't compete with a real visit and the kids loved having them come.
Saturday we left Alice with Katherine and my parents so we could hop over and see Bryker baptized. He's one of four cousins getting baptized this year. I love the spirit that comes with Baptism and the priceless family time.
While we were gone my parents took Alice around town to a few places and to eat. She loved the bookstore, pulling out books and animals to enjoy. ( 100% busybody ; ) Later that afternoon Dad treated Peter and Kendal to a some fun at the climbing gym. Kendal did great and kept pushing herself more, just her height restricts her abilities, because she is fearless otherwise. Peter is getting a bit braver, but he's also on the short end so his abilities will continue with time. We all meet up at panda express for dinner. Not really the kids jam (not what mommy makes at home) and Alice was enjoying freedom to run amuck, but delicious for Casey and I. (Eating out these days isn't easy.) We all went to church this morning and had a nice meal and gospel discussion over dinner. It was a nice weekend visit!
Bonus pictures that make me smile. : )
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