Last weekend in May

This past week has been exhausting! This was my first week of working 5 nights 6pm-midnight. Taking care of the kids all day and then going to work took its toll on me. Since classes are out until fall, I decided to pick up more hours. Hopefully this week will be easier! This Memorial Day weekend, we didn't have any set plans. We did some yard work in the wonderful heat: mowed the yard, pulled weeds, planted some rose bushes, and mulched. Ryan went into work on Monday, but was able to come home since the routes were so light. That meant I got to get more stuff done on my "to do list"! It was weird not grilling out and eating burgers this weekend, but it just didn't happen.

Relaxing Weekend

Ah, it was nice to have a relaxing weekend. Nothing planned except for the family getting haircuts, minus the girls! Ran a few errands and that was about it. Grandma Linda and Grandpa Mike came over to visit on Sunday. The girls are 14 months old today! Can you believe I didn't take a picture of them? Valerie wants to walk so bad. She will, as long as you're holding onto her. She cruises the furniture like a pro, and has stood up on her own for a few seconds. She's discovered a new way to move: she moves on her knees. She looks so cute (and funny) moving up and down on her knees. She's decided she doesn't like bath time, like she screams and tries to climb out. Vanessa on the other hand, loves it! She puts her face in the water and splashes around. She has finally started pulling up on her own. We were starting to get worried! Nessie has started to become more ornery while her sister has become shy. Zac's last day at preschool was on Friday. I wonder if he will ask about it? He'll go back the end of August. The teachers said he won't be the only boy this time :) We have signed him up for soccer at Sports City. It's an 8 week session. He starts in 2 weeks! We need to keep that boy active! He loves kicking the ball around the backyard, so we'll see what he thinks of soccer.

Everything in Between

Here's a recap of last week- it was great having Ryan home!

1st Trip to the Zoo!

Unfortunately the weather while Ryan was on vacation was rainy. Luckily we had one nice day. Friday we took the kids to the zoo for the first time. We took the girls' wagon, loaded a diaper bag with the essentials and we were off! The kids had a good time and behaved really well! Especially the girls. We were there for about 2 hours, and were there past their feeding time. They didn't fuss at all. They just sat in the wagon and looked all around. It was nice to get some fresh air and a change of scenery. Zac pulled the girls in their wagon for a bit. Then he decided he didn't want to walk any more and wanted Daddy to give him a piggy-back ride, "Zac carry" as he says it. Little did Ryan know, it would be for the majority of the trip. His neck and shoulders were sore from lugging a 30 pound boy around! Luckily when we got there, kids were loading on several buses to go back to school. We didn't get there until early afternoon. I had to work the night before, had to get everyone ready, and managed to get the girls to lay down for a cat nap. It's crazy how big and exciting the zoo is when you're a kid. Going back as an adult, I got to see it through the eyes of my kids. It was more fun watching their reactions.

Happy 33rd Birthday!

Ryan turned 33 last Tuesday. He was on vacation all week, I was out of class, but I still had to work Tuesday and Thursday nights. The kids got him cards and we ended up celebrating this past weekend.

Zac picked out a cool super hero card!

Daddy & His girls (Val-L)

Reading the girls' card.

Mother's Day!

Wow, I can't believe this is my third year celebrating this special day, with 3 kids at that! Ryan and the kids got me flowers, a card, and Zac made a special "I Love You Mommy" key chain at preschool. This Mother's Day was a little different: Mimi Donna and Papa Randy went to Texas to visit Uncle Rich, Aunt Jenn, and Cousin Maddie. So we ended up going over to my Mom's. We brought dinner over (Chinese) and got the kids Mickie D's- since Zac has a peanut allergy. We pigged out and let the kids make a mess with all the toys.

Me and My Babies

Me and My Girls (Val-R)

1st weekend in May

This weekend we celebrated my Mom's "29th" Birthday, haha! I told her that wasn't possible since I turned 29 this year :) We had a Mexican themed dinner at Mimi Donna's and Papa Randy's. Zac absolutely loves going over to their house. We also visited my bro-in-laws new apartment. What an exciting time to move out of the parents house into your own place! Sunday we did some yard work. Ryan stocked up on mulch that Lowe's had on sale for 99 cents a bag! We planted some rose bushes and blackberry plants. He has a few garden beds set up in the backyard. I need to take pics of it. Zac has so much fun being outside. He helps Ryan with his mini shovel and rake.

Zac picked out this outfit, complete with Daddy's boots!

And again... He loves picking out his clothes! His shorts are swimming trunks!

Valerie getting her fingerprints on Uncle James' glass table!

Val and Rand

Aunt Kelsey & Nessa

Nessa & Val eating some birthday cake.

Nessa wearing an animal mask.

Zac put his shorts on... backwards!

Too funny!

Zac showing me a rock he'd found.