Stutzman Field Trip

The plan was that the kids nap on the way to Raleigh and then be ready to go crazy at the Marbles Kids Museum. So Elliott falls asleep 15 minutes from our destination and Weston closes his eyes precisely as we pass the museum looking for a park. We drove around for another 15 minutes or so and then decided it was time to PLAY!

This place has got to be straight out of one of Weston's dreams. E stared at the other kids a lot, just watching their every move. She also looked for places to sit down and would slowly back up to them. It was very entertaining to me! It was really sweet when W would be playing and then notice E across the room and point and smile or run over to her. They both had an absolute blast and we will have to go back next year.

Amazingly enough neither fell asleep on the way home tonight. How is this possible? They played HARD for a long time. I do know they are getting some good sleep now though. What a fun family field trip. :)

Finishing up lunch on the boat.

The cutest chess piece I've ever seen.

Connect Four

"Painting with anything but a brush"

Elliott and I stuck with colored pencils today.

Mom and sissy are watching you Weston!

Elliott's holding her bucket we made.

...and the attention span of 2 seconds is up!

What can brown do for you?

E getting all in the way of the big boys playing.

3 Artichokes

Great produce

Hello, Jiji!

Not the attitude of a civil servant.

Get in Sissy

Dinner at Mellow Mushroom

Bitter Lemon!

Funky "Q" Pizza

Cheese Bread...Awful

Good Morning World

This is how Weston likes to start off his day.

Semi-Naked

Sunshine

Chocolate Milk Stained White Tee

Feeling Gooooood

How Sweet

Jonathan came in the door tonight after a Walmart run and says, "Oh, I got you a surprise. " I had no clue what he was referring to but have learned not to get too excited when he makes that comment. As I am putting the groceries away I come across Sally Hansen's Cracked Heel Repair Creme. Yep, that was my surprise. Kind of like, "Surprise, your feet are awful!" I mean, did he go into this department looking for it, or just come across it and think, "This is just what Lauren needs for those cracked heels of hers." It's so sweet, but also so pitiful.

It is true that my heels pretty much stay cracked (ewwwww). Every once in a while I can't even put my weight on one or the other because I have severe crackage (otherwise known as a deep crack that you could fall inside and never get back out/your heel is splitting in two). You would think that I didn't have any shoes and walked around town barefoot. Do people "lotion up" their feet every day? Apparently mine don't get enough attention. I just hope Jonathan rest easy tonight knowing these heels are on the mend.

I believe it's the newest version of this stuff. Oh yeaaaaaa.

Girls Night Out

Had a great time with my Group girls last night. Sure did miss our Bethany, but know she was having a blast visiting home for the weekend. Would have never known this group would be hanging out together a year ago, and that's just one of the awesome things a small group can do for you. We enjoyed a delicious Italian dinner at CPW's and then dessert at Loyo of course. It is conveniently located and all. We also had fun with the camera...

Kayla

Rachael

Grey looking debonair

Kaitlyn

HAPPY Kaitlyn!

You give me the caption for this one Rachael :)

What are you doing Gbaby?

Who me?

Some yogurt for you, Bethany!

Ok, we are full now.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

I never knew there was such a thing until the other day when I came across this recipe. It turned out great and if you like cheesecake you've got to try it. It's rich and creamy. My life group girls and I shared it yesterday and Kayla mentioned that the icing "makes it"... so don't skip that step!

Move Over Mommy

We are going to be whipping up something for Valentine's Day.

Let me start with a little of this.

It's definitely missing something.

More sugar, or maybe vanilla?

I'm going to need another opinion. What do you think Bentlie?

Chocolate Animal Cracker crust will surely win brother over!

I achieved the perfect shade of red.

Yep, that's it Mom.

ALL bakers need a break from time to time.

Shew, I think I need a nap!

Maybe I will just keep tasting this stuff and get back to you.

Yea....I'm going to watch Buzz with brother now.