Week in Review ~ 9/14

We had a busy, full week back in the swing of things.  We had our regular church things Sunday morning, then we went to the Millers' that night for dinner to celebrate Anna's birthday.  We had a good time and the kids played well.  Before we went, Ned turned Sam's car seat around.  He wasn't quite sure what to think at first.  We swapped kids' spots in the car so that I can access Sam better now that he is riding with me the most.

I met Ned and the kids at the doctor's office Monday afternoon for Sam's 18 month check.  He continues to grow by leaps and bounds, his picky dinnertime tendencies are normal and we're handling them correctly, and he went through the finger prick like a champ.  Shots were put off because they were out of one and the flu shot he needed had not come in.  Ned and Avery went to Lowe's while Sam and I were at the doctor, then we all rushed home to eat and get Avery to her first night of Bible Zone.  It took her a few minutes to warm up, but she had a great time.

Daddy allows my wardrobe choices.

Avery had a field trip to a watermelon patch Wednesday.  That was a longer trip on the bus so I had to prepare myself for that.  She had a fun time and brought home her own watermelon.  We did have an issue when I didn't have a watermelon shirt for her to wear.  Then there was the news that she had to wear her Y t-shirt.  She also had dance that night.  Poor Sam is having a hard time with me leaving on Monday and Wednesday nights, even though on Mondays I come right back.  I think he just wants to go.

We went to the Mexican restaurant Friday night, then Ned took the kids home while I went to the grocery store.  We had a busy Saturday coming up and I needed to get that chore out of the way.

Ned had a hunt club workday Saturday, so he left early for that.  He came home in time for us to all get ready and head to a bike-a-thon to benefit a scholarship for a little girl killed in a sledding accident in January.  I did not know the family well but it is still overwhelming to think about.  We enjoyed spending time with Caleb and Camden while Anna was out of town.

It's probably time to mention that Camden is photographed from behind because her parents don't put pictures showing her face on social media, and I absolutely support their decision.

Avery rode 4 laps before needing to try out the bounce house.  Most everyone else was still riding, so the bounce house was calm enough for Sam to try too.  We had to get an older girl to bring him out.

We passed on getting lunch at the bike-a-thon since we had busy Sam, so we all went to The Palm Tree.  Once we got back home, the kids napped and Ned went back to his work day.  That night, we went to my parents' to celebrate my mom's birthday.  I cheated and had Anna make my favorite cupcake, I knew it was one my mom would like too.  We had a good time there then hurried home to get everyone in bed.