Thinking Inside the Box

We had a very nice weekend and I hope that you all did too! Friday night Scott went to see Larry the Cable Guy (who he loves) and I celebrated my birthday with my sister. It was fun, but weird because it was the first birthday celebration without Mandi.

Saturday was Valentine's Day and we started at a pancake breakfast at Paige and Shawn's. It was a cute idea and a fun way to spend the morning. Everyone had a great time and the food was yummy! That night, Scott and I had a big treat. Papa and Two offered to keep all the kids so Scott and I could go out. So, Scott and I went to dinner and a movie, got up Sunday and worked out, hit the grocery store...just normal weekend stuff but without kids so it was a treat! When we picked everyone up on Sunday, there were some tired kiddos but boy were they excited. Non-stop chatter about the evening's events (playground, dinner, ice cream, play dough, etc). They all had a wonderful time. I think Emma was the early bird. She got up with Mary around 5:30 a.m., which is so not like her. She slept for 4 hours Sunday afternoon! She was exhausted.

The highlight of the night out for Luke was (drumroll please....)he got a box! He loves it! We have our very own thinking box (straight from Pinky Dinky Doo!) We have drawn pictures and decorated it. We are storing all sorts of goodies in there (like Hamilton from Maggie & the Ferocious Beast), and lastly, it is a good hiding place. He woke up this morning and it was the first place he went. It is hilarious but he is so proud. Who knew the box would be the hit??

Jack had a great time just hanging out and watching the All Star game. He is easy.

Thanks to Papa and Two for a great night for everyone. I hope you have recuperated!