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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Lately...

I've been sticking to my goal of laying low and not over-scheduling the family.
We've been enjoying lots of down time, snuggles and low-key play dates. This post will be "photo-heavy," but will give you a good idea of how we've been spending our time lately.

We've been...

playing outside a lot. 
The weather has been amazing and this little guy LOVES to be outside.


 ...enjoying watching the birds on the bird feeders. 
Parker found a great spot to set up his stool and watch them eat and sing to each other. 
I love hearing their beautiful noises. It's very soothing to me.

 ...eating lots of peanut butter and clementines; two of Parker's favs.



...enjoying our friends.
 We hosted a Minecraft play date with 4, count em, 4 computers!
 
This little Cub Scout lunch date was after the Pinewood Derby (more on that in another post):
 McDonald's with a friend.
(why do 7-year old boys think it's so funny to be gross or make faces in pictures???)
(Parker was in ice cream heaven)

...doing some crafting.
I think there are going to be some very happy Grandparents when they receive these beauties in the mail.
 

...snuggling in Mom & Dad's bed.
(while talking to Grandparents on the phone)
 (and while watching the premiere of Chima).

...and sharing some laughs.
(Payton said to Parker, "Here, put on this hat!")
 
 We had a friend's son babysit for us the other night. He drives a Jeep. Brian asked him to drive the boys around the block. They were all in heaven. Brian cannot WAIT to get his Jeep some day. :)
So that's what we've been up to lately.
Enjoying the slower pace.
Enjoying the blessing of family.
Enjoying life's simple pleasures.
(like a great cup of coffee at Cracker Barrel in the middle of the afternoon...just because)
What about you?
What are you enjoying these days?


2 comments:

kathie said...

My friend Jeff's brother does the voice of Worritz in the Chima series. It's Legos, P loves Legos . . . I thought it was a cool fact :) The guys, Scott Shantz, is from Vancouver.

kathie said...

Guy's . .