New thing

The kids started crossing their legs a couple weeks ago, but I have forgotten to write it down! They are adorable when they plop down and work hard to get their legs in just the right position. Everyday they make me laugh, amaze me, and make me so proud. I am loving every minute, even the hard ones, of being a mom.

Orange Day

We started the day off earlier than any other this week. I think everyone was ready for our tea party! During snack this morning we had our tea party, it was fabulous! The girls wore their "big" hats, and the little ones joined in at the picnic table. I think it was the longest tea party on record! It didn't end until all the orange kool-aid was gone!

The weather was actually nice this morning, so we played outside all morning. It was a nice relief from the hot temps we've been having. We ate our grilled cheese sandwhiches, goldfish, carrots and cantelope for lunch and then the little ones went down for a nap. Now the older girls are playing cards and going to watch a movie during nap time.

After nap we will leave to go meet Jackie, Bob, and Sam in Tulsa. I think I could do this for several more days, it has been so much fun. GiGi is the luckiest grandma in the world to have such GREAT grandkids!

Green Day!

Today was our green day with the cousins. I think this day almost broke GiGi and I! We got up early and went to the zoo this morning. We dressed in our green shirts so we could find everyone quickly if need be...there was never a need. :) After the zoo we went to the mall and played in the play area. We had intended to play in the zoo's playground, but we wanted out of the 104 degree heat. So we opted for the cooler version of it! Forgetting how long it takes to load and unload 6 kids, 3 in car seats, we decided against going home for lunch and ate at the food court at the mall. (so much for green food today!) Much easier...sort of. We of course sat everyone down first and gave the little ones snacks to keep the screaming down, and then had to order in shifts since we were headed to several different places to eat...after all, it is a food court! We had some interesting looks but made it through beautifully.

Then we headed home for naps that were very needed. After naps the older girls decorated their hats they'll be wearing for the tea party tomorrow and made their pizza's for dinner. We played after dinner and gave the kids baths. Now that they are in bed we are going to decorate our cookies for the tea party tomorrow and eat popcorn and watch a movie. Sounds perfect!

I have had such a GREAT time with everyone, and I know GiGi has too. There is something special about getting all the cousins (minus baby Sam) together for some good old fashion fun!

Yellow Day!

As I said in the last blog, we have a color for each day the cousins are here...today was yellow. Mac and cheese, and bananas for lunch! We swam at a neighbor's pool this morning, most of us anyway. GiGi stayed at our house with Macy and Will while I had Connor, Maddie, Katie, and Aubri. She wanted to give me some time with just one of mine...I must admit it was nice.

While the little ones took naps, the older ones painted a mini tea set for our tea party on Thursday. This evening we at breakfast for dinner, a huge hit. Then I took Maddie and Aubri to see Monsters vs. Aliens. Katie stayed and helped GiGi with the little ones and played card games after they went to bed.

We have big plans for tomorrow! Up early to beat the heat at the zoo! Hopefully we'll all get a nap tomorrow as well! Going from 2 kids to 6 kids in a day can really wear you out!!!

We'll post pictures of our adventures tomorrow!

Visitors

We have our cousins here to visit us! All 6 grandkids are here while Auntie Jackie (AJ) spends time with her newborn, baby Sam. We got home yesterday afternoon and went to Incredible Pizza for dinner. Such fun!! It made for a late night, giving 3 two year olds baths, and a 6 year old, 9 year old, and 12 year old showered. Aubri, the oldest, went with me to do the shopping and we got to bed late!

Each day we have a color that represents the day. Today was red. We ate red things, used red things, etc. There is a picture of us eating at our red table. There is also a picture of us as we started our trip yesterday. All PILED in the suburban.

We swam this morning and played in the backyard. There are a couple of pictures of the little ones, now known as "the kids" as well as a picture of the older ones, now known as "the girls". They got tired of the heat and went in to do crafts. :)

Having a wonderful time, loving all the time with the cousins!