Movie Party and a Grandparent Visit

Alan and I decided to forfeit one of our date nights to do a family date night. We had a summer themed movie party. We told the girls about it a week or so in advance, and the build up for it was almost as much fun as the actual party! Maci and Payton helped us pick out all the plates, cups, napkins, and the perfect food and drinks for a summer movie party. They were so excited. On the day of, they helped me get everything set up, and then they got all dressed up for daddy's arrival. Maci insisted that it be a pajama party, although Payton wanted to wear a party dress. We went with Maci's idea this time, and we'll do it Payton's way next time. Once they were dressed, and the food was ready, they sat still on the couch for about an hour waiting (not so patiently) for daddy to come home. They only got up from time to time to steal a little popcorn or some chips. When daddy got home, he announced that the movie of the evening would be Tinkerbell. Excellent choice, daddy! They LOVED it! Anyway, it was the most perfect evening with my sweet family. Maci proclaimed, about 30 minutes into the party, "Movie nights are COOL. We need to do it again!" I think she's right!

the set-up: Hawaiian Punch, Dr.Pepper (not pictured), chips, popcorn, chicken poppers, pb&j sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, and ice cream with sprinkles (also not pictured)

the sweeties enjoying their party Payton stealing chips while waiting for daddy to get homeMy parents and sister came in for a visit this weekend. It was meant to be a weekend spent in the sun, but ended up a weekend spent in the house due to my little sicklies. We all had a great time anyway. The girls adore any chance they get to boss around their very compliant grandparents. Fun weekend.

Maci and her very best friend, Gabby

Payton in the dog's bed??Payton and GranddaddyGranddaddy and the girls

Mother's Day

These first couple of pictures are of the girls on their class picture day! A couple of cool gals! This Mother's Day we spent the weekend with Alan's mom out at the lake. It was a beautiful weekend for some water fun! We played on the jet ski, the boat, the tube, and the wake board. I even learned how to wake board! (well, sort of :) ) Alan and Kevin gave us quite a laugh watching them try to "surf" behind the boat. They left the lake no closer to it than before they started. Very funny! Anyway, all this to say, we had a wonderful weekend and a very happy Mother's Day!

my beautiful girl

a little like a super model, don't ya think?for a dare devil, she sure looked unsure of this!the family out for a tube ridecutie patootieMaci is doing what she calls "hip scotching" Cute!this is actually the weekend before Mother's Day when we were at the lake for Tara's birthday, but I only have a couple of pictures of that trip, Tara will have lots of others for me soon!

mommy and Payton out for a ride

Payton found a life jacket just her size