Happy Birthday, Aunt Sara!

There was no blog last weekend because I was off gallivanting with the Bitcherie in Lake Geneva, WI. Tenth annual!! Man, I love these ladies. ♥ ♥ ♥

Nana was still here where I last left off and we had the chance to all go out for lunch on Monday. There’s a Chili’s right around the corner from my office and it’s the perfect quick lunch spot with three 3 year olds.

As a bonus, Taco joined us for lunch! Steven, Sammy and Amaya were so excited to help her eat.

Aunt Ouize and Uncle Todd got the kids this K’Nex building set and it’s really clicking now. They loved it from the beginning but everyone is getting so creative with their designs. It’s really cool to watch.

Every now and then, SSA want to help me get ready in the morning. I need to be very clear that “help” is used loosely. It’s usually more about emptying my drawers, fighting over the bathroom chair, and pretending to use Jason’s shaver.

On Thursday, I set off for Lake Geneva. It was heavenly, and full of laughs and laughs and laughs. So much laughing.

Jason, Megan, Ashley, Rosie and Steffie all held down the fort while I was gone. The kids have really taken to Ashley and they were super excited to get to see Rosie again.

LOVE this picture.

Rosie took the kids to Maybury Park on Saturday morning. I love to see Steven climbing!

Painting!

I never know what I’ll open the door to when I come home from work. Sometimes it’s a serenade.

On Wednesday afternoon, Amaya went off with Grandma Sunshine for the first sleepover of the season. She was so excited! Here, the boys are waving goodbye as Grandma and Amaya drive off.

Made it!! As always, Daddy’s big head is there waiting for them.

As Amaya requested, she went to a restaurant! Aunt Annette joined in on the fun, too.

Happy, tired girl.

Morning was quiet at home with just two of the kids there. Megan took the opportunity to take Steven and Sammy to a park that’s a little tough to manage alone with all 3 kids.

Amaya was at a park of her own with Grandma!

Steven’s physical therapist did some testing over the past two weeks to see where he’s tracking. He’s on target with his age for stationary and object manipulation but is only at about 23 months for locomotion (stairs, jumping – mobility things). It’s not terribly surprising since we saw the need for PT in the first place but, still, I’m glad they’ll be able to increase him from 1x/week PT to 2x/week. He’s a hard working, Bobes! (Mommy & Daddy might have to be a little harder working with his at-home exercises, though.)

On Saturday morning there was a big MSU sale in East Lansing that Jason wanted to attend. Since it was near his mom’s house, he decided to drive out on Friday night and take Steven along for the adventure.

Here he’s explaining why they were going to take Daddy’s car instead of Steven’s silver car. “But I like silver!”, he cried! For the record, Jason’s car is silver too. But Steven wants what Steven wants and Jason did a great job redirecting him. This was all before work. Steven went to bed worrying about which car they’d take and was still thinking about it in the morning.

Painting with new paint trays and brushes.

I need a new car seat for my car. We’re not keeping this one but the kids sure did have a good time playing with!

When Jason got home and was ready to head to Lansing, I though Steven would jump out of his skin he was so excited. It was adorable.

Morning at Grandma’s!

With just two kids at home, Sammy, Amaya and I decided to hit up Farm Fest at Maybury Farm. Most of my pictures make it look relatively empty but, by the time we left, it was packed. They had a ton of activities for the kids. Games with prizes, story time, sheep sheering, wagon rides and good. It was gorgeous out, too, though hot and I probably should have insisted that Sammy wear shorts. This is the perfect kind of event for a 1:2 ratio because I was able to let Sammy and Amaya explore without worrying that I couldn’t keep my eyes on everyone.

Gelato! Amaya picked chocolate and Sammy picked strawberry. It’s really cute to hear them try to say “gelato”, especially Amaya who pronounces “L”s as “Y”s. “Geyato”.

Story time! The kids ten to stay pretty close to me so I was really proud that they were willing to venture onto the grass, a bit away from me.

It’s hard to tell here but they’re running a course to the hay bale. Sammy is pushing a ball with a fly swatter and Amaya is riding a wooden pole like it’s a horse.

Hot dogs for lunch!

I love this picture of Sammy.

While we were at the farm, Steven was having his own fun with Grandma, Annette and Daddy!

Steven this week!

Making a magnatile creation. That’s a “window seat” on the edge there.

I came home from work one day and Steven couldn’t talk to me because he was on the phone with his friend. He walked around having a full on conversation for a long time. It was amazing to listen to. “Hi!… How are you?… Good?… I’m good…Do you want to come to my house later?”

A K’Nex creation!

Sammy this week!

He asked Ashley to take this picture and send it to me. Sammy is the most technologically savvy of the kids. He loves using our phones. He’s already a swipe master and I have a million of his selfie videos on my phone.

Putting on his shoes. Yes, he has socks on with his sandals. 🙂

Reading with Ashley

Flying!

Amaya this week!

This girl’s outfits, lol!

Why not wear Steven’s underwear, right?

Amaya was hysterical because she wanted to pee standing up. I explained over and over again why she can’t but she was so insistent I said, “Fine. You can try but you’ll see that you’re going to pee all over yourself.” I figured it would be a lesson.

She’d have moved into that car seat if I’d have let her.

At that’s it for the week! Have a good one!