Our week

Since I didn't stop and separate these pictures in different blog posts, I'll do a week in review! 

Monday and Tuesday were pretty uneventful. I had my sorority meeting Tuesday night and the girls stayed with Nina. I did make the mistake while we were waiting on Brenna of telling Macie that I was going over to Mrs. Sara's house later. So she proceeded to pout and tell me it wasn't fair that I was going to HER Mrs Sara's without her! 

This girl loves her Mrs. Sara! 

But I think she got over it when Nina and Aunt Kim took them to Chick Fil A! And they were greeted by the cow! 

Wednesday on the way home from School, Macie decided she wanted to go on a buggy ride. So, her Daddy obliged her request! After dinner, we loaded up and cruised around the neighborhood. 

You can just see the excitement on Josh's face about my need to take a family selfie. ;-) 

And while we were stopped at the Riley's to visit for a minute, these crazies decided to use the buggy to climb on! 

And what's the point of having kids if you can't use them for free child labor??!! 

I think it's time for her to learn how to do dishes!!! 

Thursday was pretty mild. Right up until the storm hit just as we were getting home! We had volleyball at 5, and at 4:30 it was raining cats and dogs! I was getting Brenna ready and doing some things in the house when I walked by the back door and caught this sight.... 

He's special. Sometimes I wonder about him. Haha! But his response was "the gutters were overflowing and I had to clean them out!" The umbrella ended up being a waste of time because by the time he was finished, he was soaking wet anyway. But it made for a great picture and an even better facebook post!! 

We ended Thursday with Macie going to bed at 6:30. Yep. 6:30. Josh fixed chicken fried rice for dinner. And she sat down at the table and started to FREAK OUT because she didn't like the chicken or the broccoli. (Both foods she eats). So we told her she could either eat dinner or go to bed. And she chose bed! Got her pj's on and went to bed! Yep- without dinner. Oh well. I wondered if we were being too hard on her. But the truth is- we fixed foods she likes! It's not like we tried to make her eat tofu for crying out loud! 

Friday was a special day at both girls' schools. Brenna's school had Relay for Life day. They were walking during PE, and she spent Thursday night making signs and a baton for her team, The Cancer Runners! She was so proud to wear her MeMawMom shirt to school on Friday. 

And take her signs she made. 

And Macie had hat day at preschool! She was super excited! 

And here's another picture because THAT FACE!

I have decided that she should wear a hat every day. Oh my. The cuteness! 

While we were getting dressed that morning, Brenna told macie "you're wearing a MeMawMom hat!" 

I told her that no, it wasn't a MeMawMom hat. It was one of their hats. But she looked at me and said "no mom! It says 'Angel' on it. And MeMawMom is our angel. So it's a MeMawMom hat!" 

Oh- I stand corrected. I love her sweet heart. 

This picture melted me too. When did she get so big?? 

At lunch I met my bestie and enjoyed loving on sweet baby Brycen. 

Oh how I miss the baby stage! The cuddles, the kisses, the soft skin!! But don't get me wrong- I don't miss it enough to go back to it! No ma'am. Not a chance. My kids are potty trained and as of May we will no longer be paying daycare! Can I get an amen?!?! So I'll just continue loving on everyone else's babies!! 

Friday night the girls and Megan and I went out to eat crawfish! Yummo! Dad even joined us, and found the Mac Daddy crawfish!! 

Between the 3 of us, we put away 8 pounds!! Love me some Mudbugs!! 

The best moment of the evening was when the waitress asked Megan if she wanted the green beans with the shrimp she ordered. She said "Nah. Who needs vegetables. Just give me extra fries!" And without missing a beat- Brenna leaned over and said "Now you're speaking my language!" Oh that girl....  

Saturday morning the girls and I met Josh and Dad at Cracker Barrel for breakfast before going to pick out Mom's tombstone. Being together made the task ahead of us a little easier to bear. 

I'm telling ya, this girl loves her Graddy! 

After picking out a stone and watching Brenna's volleyball team get slaughtered on the court, Josh and I headed out to dinner. Just the two of us! Three cheers for Aunt Kim and her awesome babysitting skills!! 

We weren't gone long, because storms were threatening to move in again. So we  grabbed the kids and headed home to

Watch the storm from our back porch. And it was wicked! Tons of rain, which we desperately needed. The pond in our neighborhood hasn't had water in it since we moved in. These are the pictures I took Saturday night! 

This was Sunday Morning!! 

Crazy!!!! 

Josh and I declared Sunday pajama day! We all needed a morning of rest and time to just be at home and relax. It was greatness. 

Macie came and got my phone while I was still laying in bed and told me she needed to take a picture. I didn't think much about it until later when I found this...

I guess the Peppa Pig clan needed a family portrait! 

We took showers that morning, and the girls insisted on putting on pajamas again. Macie said "we have to wear our pajamas because YOU said it was pajama day!" That I did, Macie Claire, that I did. Therefore- the girls played outside in pajamas! Brenna eventually put on play clothes, but not Macie! 

Macie took a small break after lunch and I painted her nails and toes. She took the drying process seriously while watching Caillou! 

Graddy came over later, and we cooked some fajitas. Brenna took an opportunity to get a little cuddle time in. 

We ended the day by riding down the driveway on the skateboard. 

Shortly after Brenna snapped this picture, I bailed off of the skateboard right before hitting my car and consequently scraped my rear and tore my shorts! 

Note to self: you're not as young as you once were! 

It was a great week and weekend! I love making memories with my family. It makes my heart full!