Dad's Morning!

Last night, I had a Girls' Night Out with several friends from church.We went to dinner and to see "The Vow." This morning, I had breakfast with Ashley, Katey and Priscilla who was in town for the weekend.

It was so nice to spend time with the girls! I was grateful to Wesley for taking the boys both times. I am not sure what they did last night, but this morning they had breakfast at Chick-fil-a and walked around the Avenues.

Story time at Barnes and Noble

Most people shop around the Avenues but my boys search out bugs.
They found a huge ant pile in front of one of the shops - Jackpot!

Back to INK

Jackson came home from school with coupons good for another visit to the INK Children's museum so Wesley and I decided to take the boys. I think Jackson enjoyed it but know he didn't have as much fun with Wesley and me as he did with his friends from school. Either way, he seemed to enjoy himself and I know Philip had a blast.

Dr. Jackson with Mommy

Dr. Philip with Daddy

Wesley didn't bring "cash" to pay at the diner so he had to run through Suntrust!

Jackson brought us lots of yummy food to eat.
Philip brought us lots of utensils!

We have been trying to schedule a get together with our friends Minutha and Aleem. Since they are in school in Athens, it is usually easiest to meet up in Buford at the Mall of Georgia. Since the museum is not far from Buford, we decided to meet them up at the mall for dinner. The boys were worn out on the short drive to the mall and didn't wake up in the easiest of moods. That made for a short visit with Minutha and Aleem.  We ate, visited the Disney store, cried and left!

But not before an adorable picture of Philip with Ms. Nutha and Aleem!

Is it Spring?!

The weather today was beautiful!! 

While Jackson was in school, Philip and I spent the morning at Kate's house having breakfast with friends. Philip feel asleep in the car as we went to pick up Jackson so I knew an afternoon nap at our usual 1:00 was out of the question. 

Instead, I decided to take the boys to the park and enjoy the day. Kate and her boys met up with us and we all enjoyed 2 hours of a spring-like day!  

Wonder what they are discussing here?!

Last week was also beautiful and Wesley took the boys outside while I was at work.

Basketball at our playground

'Mater and the bike (Jackson is way off in the distance) at the Park!

Gray Hair

Here are a few of the reasons I will soon have gray hair...

Happy Valentine's Day!

My valentine gave me what I wanted most - PAINT for the dining room!!

Before/After
I will post more when it is completed!

He also took me out to lunch (PF Changs) and sent me a text of my other two Valentines opening the cards I left them in the car before I went to work!

Jackson and Philip both had Valentine's Day parties at school. I recreated something on Pinterest for their Valentine's. It was easy and I think they turned out pretty "Super"!

Bedtime story-time at the library

Tonight was a Bedtime story-time at the library. It started at 6:30 and the kids were encouraged to come all dressed for bed. I wanted to take the boys and Wesley was able to join us!

Jackson wasn't into the pajama idea, but he did like that Blankie and Patches could come along. He really enjoyed the 20 minute program, but Philip had to be taken out halfway through. I was so glad Wesley was with us so I could leave with P and Jackson could still enjoy the books.

Excuse the no-makeup look. Jackson, Philip and I had come directly from the Y!

Jackson took the Bedtime part seriously and laid down on his carpet square with Blankie and Patches.
Sorry, Dottie! You were his pillow!

Jackson in his favorite outfit - shorts and a t-shirt - no matter the weather outside!
P.S Kate: Notice his favorite shirt is Sam's birthday shirt!!

"Working" on the computers after story-time

Mall Day!

Wesley had a jam-packed schedule the first 6 weeks of this year so, he rewarded himself with a week off!  He used some much needed vacation days but unfortunately, instead of rest, he got sick.

His vacation wasn't as relaxed as he wanted, but today, he was feeling up to a trip to the Mall. We ate lunch at the food court, took a little trip around the train and enjoyed some family time. It was a nice little adventure - I enjoyed it and I know Philip and Jackson loved being with their Daddy!

My ketchup buddies!

Jackson piled into the caboose with three other little boys.

There was no one else on the train but these four in the caboose!

Jackson enjoyed the freedom of riding without Mommy or Daddy!

Philip does not like the train so he and Wesley went to the playground.

Jackson joined them after the train 

Dr. Pepper break! 

Daddy spoils his boys!