Road Trippin'

We are pretty much always up for a road trip.  The last minute ones usually make for the best times.  This one was no different.  The kids and I actually met my mom for an early breakfast and when I say early - we were all up/showered/dressed and out by 8am.  Those early risers of mine allow for these type of days.  So, after breakfast - my mom said - "let's take a ride to the Naperville Riverwalk!"......that's all it took....we picked up my Aunt Amy and piled into my moms van and off we went.

We started along the riverwalk where we were greeted by all the ducks...

I didn't have any bread but luckily we had graham crackers to feed them...they didn't mind one bit...

After the ducks we decided to walk over by the fun fountain where all the other kids were running around...the only difference was that my child decided to walk right into the water...I think Grey thought that it was only going to be to his ankles but instead it was all the way up to his neck...yep he fell right in - we all could not help but laugh...grey didn't think it was very funny though...

and no I did not have an extra outfit in my diaper bag...luckily I had fresh underwear...so my mom bought Grey a new outfit at baby Gap

this is what he looked like after the fountain ordeal...and we found it all on the clearance rack:)

We made a pit stop because Amy said grammy Ann needed some work on her brows;)

and Grey was a total charmer while here...

Sailie chillaxed most of the day

This cracks me up because my mom forgets she has her glasses on...you see her sunglasses are also glasses that help her see - haha!  She's all incognito while doing a little shopping...the woman is a sucker for jewelry and accessories - ;)  wonder where I get that from...

and we had to make a pit stop here.....yummmm!  Our last stop of the day...

Grey's final decision was vanilla ice cream with oreos...it was so good....he wanted to feed Sailor...

that's all she needed - one little taste -she's like ok give me some more...

Fun day and a whole lot of GOOD shopping:)

Happy Friday!

The Circus was in Town

3:00 I got a call from my mom saying "let's take the kids to the circus"...Super! Sounds good to me!  Nate got home to watch Sailor and Grey and I were out the door for the Big Show.

Ahhh yes...NO refreshments for us....we opted to eat afterwards...except I was a little thirsty and payed $3 for a small drink...Grey and I shared...

 These two were ready

Under the big top

Whenever I saw the elephants I kept thinking of "animals gone wild" or that show...do you know what I'm talking about?  It kept freaking me out!  Weird things happen at the circus.  ha!

At intermission we went outside to feed the animals

My favorite picture of the day...love it!  He just did not want that animal touching his hand...ha!

Then it was back into the tent for the end of the BIG show!!!

Good idea Grammy Ann!  We had lots of fun!

Welcome Home Miss Alivia

Let the reuniting begin!

It was pretty special...it could have been on a hallmark card...

Livy has been gone for six whole weeks in Nevada with her dad.  So it was a fabulous homecoming for her and Grey.  I mean after all they are best buds.

We celebrated with balloons.

and they were a hit literally.  The little things in life make big statements.

Livy also got to meet Sailor for the first time.

Mommy and daughter and lets just say it was beautiful

and special

and real

and pure

and so much fun to be back together once again.

Friends til' the end let me tell you.

and now Sailor can start to join in too...

The crew is back...

big yawns and all

My favorite ladies

in all their pink glory...

So welcome home Livy.  We are so glad to have you back girl!!!