All week last week people were asking if we had plans for this extended weekend. Our response "Nope". We were planning on just staying low, doing nothing, catching up on much needed sleep, clean, and just veg. Did that happen? No. What else do you expect from us? We never stay still!
Friday evening after work, we rounded up the kids and headed over to my parents house. They had decided it was time for boys to have some new outdoor activities. Thus, a swing set. Not just any swing set, but a lovely wooden one. Needless to say, they were a bit excited. David, Michael, and Dad worked hard on putting as much together as they could Friday night. I hung out with my mom and my boys as they worked. Jake of course, did not want to leave, so my parents let him spend the night. Lucky boy! This gave us a great opportunity to go shopping at Toys R Us at 10pm. It was the least busy I have ever scene it. Most of the people there were in the gaming section. After getting the rest of Jake's birthday presents, we finally made it home and to bed.
Saturday came before we knew it and we headed back over to 37th to finish the swing set. Mom made french toast and bacon for breakfast and while the men finished the swing set, the boys "helped" and played outside. Lunch, and then a few more hours of work and they were done! We got home around 4 and Jake swore he wasn't tired but spent from 4-6 sleeping on the couch. He then woke up, ate dinner, took a bath, and was back in bed by 7. He was pooped. I started laundry, cleaned the kitchen, made dinner, and read HP till about 11.
Sunday we had to not attend church in order to be up in the big SC at noon. After about two hours at the family reunion, we had to leave, drive back to DM, get groceries, pack up, and head over to the Axtells. We did that all in a matter of about 2 hours. We watched the WDM parade, even got to see Michael's dad, and Jake and Norah made bank in candy! It was so much fun and excellent company. We then returned and had an amazing meal and just let the kids play! Again, Jake was exhausted. We were going to meet friends for fireworks but Jake said he was too tired. Poor guy!
Monday I woke up and had one of those "It's way too sunny for me not to be late to work" and jumped out of bed. Needless to say, it took about 2 minutes until I realized that I didn't have to go. Jake was already awake playing and Jax was just smiling as usual waiting for someone to love him to pieces! We got Jake all packed up for is fun night and birthday at Party on 37th, and I continued laundry and getting ready for the week ahead. We headed over to Casa de Chase for some festivities! The invested in one of those inflatable water slides. The boys went crazy. Not just Connor and Jake either! It was a good time outside, the weather was perfect, it was great company, and we had a lot of fun. We didn't leave till around 6:30ish. We then were suppose to drop Jake off on 37th but Michael's parents are moving and we had to turn in our keys. I was quite emotional. I have known that house, well, forever. All the times we hung out there growing up and of course, since we have been dating, married, and have 2.75 kids, it's just something so familiar. It's home. I don't know if I can handle not driving down 29th and Ashworth anymore. I am sure we will over the years, just to see what the house looks like. I still have a lump in my throat thinking about it. We then headed off to 37th and dropped the birthday boy off. Ugh, he is so grown up. It makes me so sad. I cannot believe he is 4 tomorrow. Where did the time go? He is spending the day with my parents and Eli doing his favorite things! Man, I love that kid!
Our weekend was jam packed as you can see. So much for keeping a low profile this past weekend! I also only have 9 days to finish HP. I am not sure I will be able to!
Friday evening after work, we rounded up the kids and headed over to my parents house. They had decided it was time for boys to have some new outdoor activities. Thus, a swing set. Not just any swing set, but a lovely wooden one. Needless to say, they were a bit excited. David, Michael, and Dad worked hard on putting as much together as they could Friday night. I hung out with my mom and my boys as they worked. Jake of course, did not want to leave, so my parents let him spend the night. Lucky boy! This gave us a great opportunity to go shopping at Toys R Us at 10pm. It was the least busy I have ever scene it. Most of the people there were in the gaming section. After getting the rest of Jake's birthday presents, we finally made it home and to bed.
Saturday came before we knew it and we headed back over to 37th to finish the swing set. Mom made french toast and bacon for breakfast and while the men finished the swing set, the boys "helped" and played outside. Lunch, and then a few more hours of work and they were done! We got home around 4 and Jake swore he wasn't tired but spent from 4-6 sleeping on the couch. He then woke up, ate dinner, took a bath, and was back in bed by 7. He was pooped. I started laundry, cleaned the kitchen, made dinner, and read HP till about 11.
Sunday we had to not attend church in order to be up in the big SC at noon. After about two hours at the family reunion, we had to leave, drive back to DM, get groceries, pack up, and head over to the Axtells. We did that all in a matter of about 2 hours. We watched the WDM parade, even got to see Michael's dad, and Jake and Norah made bank in candy! It was so much fun and excellent company. We then returned and had an amazing meal and just let the kids play! Again, Jake was exhausted. We were going to meet friends for fireworks but Jake said he was too tired. Poor guy!
Monday I woke up and had one of those "It's way too sunny for me not to be late to work" and jumped out of bed. Needless to say, it took about 2 minutes until I realized that I didn't have to go. Jake was already awake playing and Jax was just smiling as usual waiting for someone to love him to pieces! We got Jake all packed up for is fun night and birthday at Party on 37th, and I continued laundry and getting ready for the week ahead. We headed over to Casa de Chase for some festivities! The invested in one of those inflatable water slides. The boys went crazy. Not just Connor and Jake either! It was a good time outside, the weather was perfect, it was great company, and we had a lot of fun. We didn't leave till around 6:30ish. We then were suppose to drop Jake off on 37th but Michael's parents are moving and we had to turn in our keys. I was quite emotional. I have known that house, well, forever. All the times we hung out there growing up and of course, since we have been dating, married, and have 2.75 kids, it's just something so familiar. It's home. I don't know if I can handle not driving down 29th and Ashworth anymore. I am sure we will over the years, just to see what the house looks like. I still have a lump in my throat thinking about it. We then headed off to 37th and dropped the birthday boy off. Ugh, he is so grown up. It makes me so sad. I cannot believe he is 4 tomorrow. Where did the time go? He is spending the day with my parents and Eli doing his favorite things! Man, I love that kid!
Our weekend was jam packed as you can see. So much for keeping a low profile this past weekend! I also only have 9 days to finish HP. I am not sure I will be able to!
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