While I was sleeping...

The kids got to stay with Nana and Papa all last weekend while I had my surgery and got through the toughest first days. Phil stayed home all week from work to take care of us, and I really think he was looking forward to going in to work today to get some rest! Thank you all very much for the food, playdates, cards, calls, and emails...plus a very special thanks to Janet M for her quiet couch. We are so blessed to have each of you in our lives! Here are a few things the kids were up to last week:

The Barbie party @ Toys R Us
Fishing

Spring season of Soccer~ Evie scored 2 goals for her team!

Lots of play time in the backyard

Phil and the kids enjoyed lots of yummy food our friends brought over...Andrew especially loved Mrs.Rhonda's spaghetti!

Funny kids *updated*

Piggy banks with cents by Evie

Evie's preschool class has been learning about money this week. She and Andrew were playing in her room while I was folding laundry and I caught this conversation when I peeked in on them.

Andrew: Can I have that baby?

Evie: It costs 10 dollars. Do you want to buy it? Your wife will be mad if you spend that much money.

I laughed so hard when I heard it. I have no idea where she heard this, but I don't think it was from her parents. Poor Andrew already told us that he doesn't want to get married, and this might just seal the deal.

PJ Day @ Bruster's

My favorite ice cream store held their annual pajama day today. The kids thought it was so fun to wear pajamas in the middle of the day, and going for ice cream (actually milk and egg free italian ice for them)is always a big treat. Yummy!

(not sure why blogger is rotating this pic, but just turn your head sideways!)

Go Fish

Our new pet that Evie named "Go Fish"!

Ducks

I came down the stairs this morning to find these on my front porch. They had wandered out into the yard by the time I gathered the camera and the kids to come look. We aren't really sure where they came from or where they were going, but they hung out with us for a few minutes.

Truck fishing

It's too cold to go to the lake, so you have to practice your fishing out of Daddy's truck!

Valentine Fun

For some reason Phil decided we should spend Valentine's Day installing a new ceiling fan in Evie's room. Home improvement wasn't high on my list of things to do that day, but Andrew had fun being Daddy's helper and Evie was excited to get a new fan and light in her room. We capped off the day with dinner at Nana and Papa's.

Daddy's helper

Climbing up and down

Making cupcakes (and eating the batter)

Yummy chocolate!

Happy Valentine's Day

Lovely Winter Day

A week ago we were delighting in the snow that was falling. Today we were delighting in 70 degree sunshine.

MOPS Retreat

I had a wonderful weekend away with my MOPS friends! We played on the Wii, ate, shopped, talked, played cards, and ate some more. It was so nice to take a break from my normal routine and have a couple of days with my wonderful girlfriends. I came home feeling refreshed and excited to be with my husband and children. I get plenty of girls nights out, but this extended one was much needed!