A Few More Favorites from the Weekend

LOVE these kiddos!!

Brown/Bailey Weekend

We had a great weekend with Mike's parents, his sister, Shannon, and our niece, Mason.  I couldn't ask for better in-laws or a better bonus sister.  My only wish is that we all lived in the same town so that we could spend much more time together.  Already counting the days until we'll be together again in December.  Here are a few of our weekend activities: 

Creating Sidewalk Galleries

Making Wishes

Playing with Grandma Peggy -- checking out moss, making "soup" out of acorns, leaves and rocks (yum!)

Awesome Cousin Time (super fun Aunt Shannon, too!)

Experimenting with Wax Lips and Candy Treats from Grandma (Noah and Mason got a kick out of it.  Check out his face for confirmation that Miles opted out.  Cracks me up that Mason's lips are upside down.)

Lots of Wedding Talk! Dana asked the kids to take part in the wedding ceremony. Miles is still processing the request; Noah was thrilled, especially after learning that it might come with a gift of sorts. Mason immediately envisioned herself in her fancy red dress (I have an adorable vision of the boys in black chuck taylors with their wedding gear). Precious, so very special, and so thoughtful of Dana & Brad. (As a side-note, Dana and I cracked up when she arrived wearing her new favorite sweater, which is also my new favorite sweater. Linds -- plan on a shopping trip, pronto.)

Watching Hilarious Videos. The kids checked out one of Shannon & Mason's favorite dance videos on youtube and Miles' dance video posted on our blog. Insanely hilarious.

Making Christmas Lists (I'm not sure that anything was left uncircled)

Hanging with Grandpa Bob.  Somehow this is the only picture I took of Mike's dad.  The funny part is that after I took it, Griffin asked to see it (on the screen of my camera).  I said, "who's that?"  He said, "that's bob!"  Way to skip all formalities, my friend.  Too funny.

You can see more pictures from the weekend on my flkr page.

Miles' Big Week

We had a busy week last week.  Miles' life, in particular, was full of highlights.

Highlight #1: Down Another Tooth!

I joined Miles for his school's thanksgiving feast and within moments of sitting down, he pulled out one of his top teeth (it had been loose). To describe him as "excited" would be an understatement. Later that afternoon, he was still feeling quite silly when I asked him to show-off his new grill. Isn't the hole h-u-g-e?

Highlight #2: Earned a Yellow/White Belt!

Miles has been l-o-v-i-n-g karate. Last Thursday was his first 'test day' and he passed, earning himself a belt with a yellow & white stripe. Mike was on location to watch him and cheer him on (very cool that they now have martial arts in common). When they got home, Miles tore into the house, stoked about this win -- and excited to pass on his white belt to Noah. Noah immediately suited up and whipped up his own moves.

Highlight #3: Magician Hats

Who knew this would be as much of a thrill as it was. We made the hats (idea from your fun craft book, Dana!) and the boys l-o-v-e-d them. I can't begin to tell you how many "do you think I can pull a rabbit out of my hat" tricks I applauded.

Highlight #4: Book Character Day

Need I say more?

(Griffin was sick with croup/stridor last week and spent lots of time sleeping; hence the lack of face time in this post)

I ♥ Faces: Sun Flare

I love sun flare in pictures.  Most of mine show up in pictures without people, so my pickings were slim this week (and its too rainy in Charlotte to practice with some new ones).  Not sure if this photo of Miles even counts as sun flare, but it makes me smile, so I'm going with it.  :) 


Definitely check out more sunshiny entries at iheartfaces.com!

Anne Springs Close Greenway

Hands-down, our new favorite/local adventure spot is Anne Springs Close Greenway. The boys and I checked it out on Saturday (Miles took the picture of me and Noah!) and then went back on Sunday with Mike and our photographer, Hope Bray. It is fun and beautiful, full of open spaces for the boys to run and lots to check out (two log cabins from the 1800's, horses, lizards, sticks galore).  It also has a number of hiking trails that look perfect for little feet and legs (just under/just over a mile long).  It amazing and only 20 minutes away. If you live nearby, its must do!  I promise.