Kate went on her first field trip two weeks ago. Her teacher and I planned it together so that I could be there with her. We went to Westgate and let the kids play at the splash pad. We then went to see Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs in 3D! We ended our day with lunch and headed back to school. The kids had such a great time. Our cousin Rylee is in her class as well so it is so nice that the two of them get to experience all of this together. It was so nice to be able to be there with Kate. Being a teacher I am lucky that I get to have my daughter with me all day at work, but when field trips or special events come up it is hard because I am not always able to be there. This was perfect! We had such a good day!
We have welcomed yet another baby into our family! My brother and his wife welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world on September 21, 2009. She was expected to be a big baby, (Kari is known for that) and she lived up to that. She weighed in at 8lbs 15 oz. For us that just means we have more to love! She is truly beautiful. For the first two days of her life she did not have a name, but now they have picked one and I think it is ust perfect. It was so nice to be able to go down to the hospital and visit with them. I so much enjoyed seeing my brother beaming with pride when he was able to introduce me to his daughter. He had this big smile on his face the entire time. We love you guys! Welcome baby Chloe! Our family has been so blessed this year with new life!
I come home from work on Thursday and this what I see. Chris is standing behind the wall and the kids are running around the corner and he scares the living daylights out of them. Their laughter is priceless. At this point, Kate sort of expects it, but she still gets very spooked as she would say. My children's laughter brings me to such a great place!
Today I took the kids to the children's museum with Aunt Kelly and Abby, Maggie, and Sean. We had not seen each other in so long. Kate had been begging to go see them, but with school it has been really hard to get together. We met Aunt Kelly at her house and began to load up. As we were loading Maggie turns to me and says, "Aunt Chrissy, look there is a police officer. Did you know that you can pay them a lot of money and they will take your picture?" Needless to say I think that the speed cameras have caught someone in their house a few times! It was priceless and gave us all a good laugh. We stopped and got some lunch so that we could take it into the museum with us. We all ate and surprisingly Connor actually sat in his high chair without throwing a fit. After lunch it was playtime! We started with the noodle forest, the ice cream stand, and the grocery store. The kids had so much fun! The girls loved standing behind the ice cream stand and serving anyone and everyone who would come up to them. Then it was off to the pizza kitchen and the ball room. Sean and Connor had so much fun in the ball room. It is amazing how kids can be so entertained by balls rolling down tubes! The girls served Kelly and I many delicious items including: pizza, diet coke, and Abby's special salad! When we were full we moved on to the bikes. The kids had such a great time going through the bike wash. Connor used the small push car. He loved it. As we were getting ready to leave we found this great vacuum exhibit. You place these soft plush balls into a vacuum and you watch them spin through the maze and shoot out the other side. The kids loved it! We had such a good day! Kate said on the way home, "Mommy thanks for such a great day, you're the best!"
Today was Sports Day at Chick Fil A. Chris has been looking forward to this day all week. He had the kids clothes laid out and everything. Chris loves when he gets to dress the kids in sports apparel. The kids were so excited. We loaded up in the car and off we went. We got to chick fil a and it really was not too bad. And then the place got packed. They had 2 people working the counter. I mean come on. You are giving away free chicken sandwiches and you have two people working. The line behind us extended out the door. The Kids were so impatient. Actually Kate was great, but Connor was horrible. Did you know at Chick Fil A they do not help the next person until the person in fornt of them gets their food. I mean the place is packed and the stupid lady won't help us because the people in front of us have not come up to get their food yet. I do love that at Chick Fil A they are always so nice, but come on. So we finally get our food. We bring the kids back to eat. They of course want to go play. Chick Fil A has the worst playground in the world. It is actually enclosed and you have to go open the heavy door just to go and play. Needless to say all Connor wanted to do was watch the door open and close. I swear, I love him, but I sometimes think something is very wrong with him. Lunch was a disaster. We ended up leaving with our food and I told Chris that I never wanted to go back. He seemed to be content with the fact that he got his free sandwiches and got to dress the kids up. For that I am happy!
I put this song on my blog because this is the official get up and go song of the tax household! Kate and I jam out to this every morning and sing it in the car on the way to school. Connor even jams out!
She is here! Madison Elizabeth was born on August 20th, 2009. Kerry had such a long labor and ended up delivering by c section. She was a true fighter! We are so glad that she is finally here! She is just the sweetest thing. I was able to go out there last weekend to visit and help. She is such a good baby. Kerry and Todd are doing a great job. I was so glad that I got the chance to go out there and spend some time with them and love little Madison up!
