Weekend ReCap

Although daylight savings is hard on the soul, who loves the light at the end of the day?! :) 

Friday Ryan had some dinner plans with some co-workers, so Paul had a friend over and I think they got every single toy we own out of the playroom.  But they had a ton of fun and even let Charlie play, so all was good.  

Saturday I woke up to teach the boy's swim team yoga again.  They are wild and talk just as much or more than girls.  It's hilarious.  Paul had a birthday party that he loved and after they sang Happy Birthday Paul announced, "That was AWESOME!" 

After the party we were able to to meet our friends for an impromptu bloody mary (me, not Paul).

Saturday night I was in my pajamas by 8:30 pm and fell asleep while the boys watched Finding Nemo.  #success.  

Sunday we had another birthday party for our sweet friends and their 1 year old!  Then I got to meet another friend for another bloody mary.  Do you sense a theme?  I got home around 4:30 and it was so light outside we took a family walk around the block! 

This is just a little preview to summer.  Some beers in to go cups, strollers, scooters... I just love it all! 

We came back for bubbles!  

And then ended the night with some good ole fashioned coloring.  

Poor Charlie looked like he was in a daze when we had to wake him up this morning! 

How was your weekend?

Weekend Wrap Up

Oh why does the weekend go so fast???  We did a few things around the house, a few errands, and a lot of lounging.  

Thursday I had to go in to the doctor to get a little procedure to basically cut some skin cancer out of my left temple.  They found some basal cells a few years ago, but it grew back in the same place so we had to be a little more aggressive.  I have some stitches and have to wear a bandage for SIX weeks, but at least they were to get all the bad stuff out!

Both boys were concerned about my bandage.  Paul wanted to know if I told all my friends about my "broken head" and Charlie just keeps pointing to it and saying, "Owie?  Eye?"  But now they are over it.  I expect the same reaction from my students.  I know I will spend Tuesday talking about it and everyone will be good to go.  But I predict in four weeks some knucklehead will ask, "What happened to your head?"

I took Friday off work and I caught up on my DVR and read this book! 

Friday night was dedicated to me, Ryan, wine and House of Cards.  I just love that show.  

Saturday I taught the boys swim team at my high school yoga.  Boys are funny and there was a lot of cursing and complaining but it was very entertaining.  

I came home and convinced the WHOLE family to go to Home Goods and we picked up this cute sign for our newly painted bathroom!  Side note, boys do not appreciate the magic that is Home Goods.  

Ryan spent hours hanging up new towel racks and pictures and shelves.  The bathroom looks so much better.  We just need new light fixtures and I am going to try and paint the cabinets.  Home improvement never stops!  

Saturday night we went to our friend's house with 2 other boys and ALL four dudes played so nicely together it was a Saturday night miracle.   There was minimum intervention from us and we were even able to eat pizza in peace.  So fun! 

Sunday morning I headed to the gym and Paul suggested I do a few push-ups, so he dropped down and showed me his questionable form.  

I came home and we all went to the grocery store and fulfilled our Sunday donut tradition.  The boys cuddle on the couch and watched Robin Hood! 

Then it was laundry, baths, and all the other fun Sunday night chores  

Happy Monday Blog Friends! 

Weekend Recap!

We had a great snowy weekend here in Colorado.  It helped us to hunker down and get some things done around the house! 

My brother was in town this week, so we went to my parent's house on Friday to say goodbye.  They had to leave a little earlier then they planned because of the impending snow storm!  G and Charlie watched a little Robin Hood (our new favorite)!

Saturday we both went to the gym and then hung around the house.  Paul somehow convinced Ryan to buy him some new legos #sucker 

And then it started snowing so Charlie played with cars while I drank a beer and finished my book.  Charlie never got out of his pajamas which always equates to a good Saturday.  

After naps for all we watched Robin Hood (again) and Charlie entertained us with his funny faces.  I just love that kid! 

We hung around and it felt nice to not have anything to do anything for once! 

Sunday I braved the snow for the grocery store and yoga!  Then I came home to pick up 800 million legos (I feel like this is how I spend the majority of my time) and when the kids went to nap Ryan and I painted the bathroom.  I was going to do it myself, but Ryan offered to help.  He must still feel bad about Charlie's haircut!  

While we painted we listened to the "Dear Sugar" podcast.  This particular episode talked about feminism and sex and women's image of themselves.  Ryan concluded that being a woman sounded hard and I agreed that raising a girl in this day and age would be extra difficult.  Although telling Paul to take his hands out of his pants 632 times a day is no picnic either.  

Paul woke up and helped us finish up.  We have a little more touch up to do this week, but overall we really like the color.  But it is making me want to paint my cabinets in there.  Has anyone done this before?  It looks relatively easy on Pinterest, but we all know how that goes!  I would love to hear about some real life experience! 

Charlie woke up and we all watched the Oscars.  I thought we were going to get a snow day, but we sure didn't.   I am working on my Academy Award fashion likes and dislikes!  Check back tomorrow! 

Have a great Monday! 

3 Day Weekend Wrap-Up!

Is there anything better than a 3-day weekend?  I think not!  We are back at school today, but it is an inservice so no students.  A nice ease-in back to the week! 

I posted this on Instagram for the big Valentine's weekend and I still think it is pretty funny! 

Friday we did nothing and it was glorious.  We each went to the gym, the kids watched a movie, I drank a half glass of wine and fell asleep.  

Saturday Ryan's mom took Paul to the museum so Charlie and I walked to do a few errands.  Look at that cutie with cookie all over his face from the grocery store! 

When Paul got home he helped me bake a heart shaped cake and I am sure you can guess who was in charge of the sprinkles.  

We had our friends over and I should have taken pictures of the pizzas pre-cooking because they were cuter and shaped like a heart.  Doesn't look like anything post oven! :) 

There were lots of boys.  Charlie took sometime on the floor and then joined the crew on the couch.  

There is nothing I love more than tons of people at my house, lots of noise, wine consumption and laughs.  All my needs were met Saturday night.  

Sunday was rough.  I made myself go to yoga and then parked it on the couch for the rest of the day.  We did make it out to our friend's house Sunday night for more fun with kids and Valentine's suckers.  

Monday it snowed so Paul found a little art project my mom had given him for Christmas.  He let Charlie watch.  

Then Ryan gave the boys haircuts.  I wanted Ryan to take Charlie to get his haircut and pay a ridiculous amount of money.  Charlie has great hair.  Amazing hair.  I wanted a frat boy/I play lacrosse look.  A little long but cleaned up around the ears and the back.  Ryan claimed that he could probably just do it.  He buzzed Paul's and then was ready to tackle Charlie.  

Guess what?  It turns out Ryan did not attend cosmetology school, and perhaps does not know how to achieve the long surfer dude haircut I was desperately wanting.  Charlie ended up with a VERY similar haircut to Paul's.  I am still sad.  

I know it is ridiculous because it is just hair.... but he looks so different.  Ryan felt bad and PROMISED he would take him to get it cut next time.  Hopefully I will be over this epic disaster soon.  But no promises! 

How was your weekend?

The Weekend

If I could describe the weekend in one word, it would be SUNSHINE.  I had some serious Sunday blues last night because it felt like summer.  And in the summer I do not have to go to work on Monday.  AND it is only February.  I am going to need a snowstorm so I can feel okay about going to work.  Anyway... I was off Friday, so Charlie and I took a little walk to the grocery store to get some necessities and then went to the park!! 

We had my parents over for dinner Friday night to celebrate their birthdays.  When Paul asked how old they were turning I said 63.  That was pretty confusing for him because he has somehow convinced himself that my dad is 100.  Sorry dad.  

Saturday morning was more outside time- swinging, baseball, snacks and fun! 

Saturday evening ended with a movie night.  They were sitting so close- Charlie was trying to watch the movie and Paul was trying to tell him all about it.  

The boys and I woke up early Sunday morning and walked to get donuts.  We went to a different park and then drew some pictures outside.  

It is just so much easier to have kids when it is nice outside.  There are no jackets, hats, mittens to deal with.  They can run around and take long naps.  You can walk everywhere.  I love it.  

Sunday night ended with a full lap story time! 

Where's Paul????

How was your weekend?

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday My Friends!! 

#1) For a laugh--- What is 4 kids like?  Drowning and then being handed a baby.  

#2) The Race Nowhere in Youth Sports- I LOVED this!!

#3) Thanks a lot North West - If you want to feel bad that a toddler has their life more together than you.

Have a wonderful (LONG) weekend!! 

Weekend Recap!

There is no reason for this except that I think it is hilarious!! 

We were really going to lay low this weekend but then ended up being quite busy #ofcourse  

This weekend was dedicated to the LADIES (my favorite) and it was so fun to connect with some fabulous women! 

Friday, my yoga friend Jill came over and we accidentally drank too much wine and had take out sushi and laughed quite a bit! 

Saturday morning I woke up to teach the swim team yoga again (last one- sad) and then came home to complain how tired I was.  I finally motivated to take a yoga class myself and then did a few errands.  Saturday night I had a dinner party with my girlfriends from work.  It is an annual tradition, and something I always look forward to.  Smart women with good food and lots of wine = perfection!  Paul asked what I was doing when I was leaving and I explained I was going to have dinner with my girlfriends.  He asked their names and when I listed everyone attending he paused and said, "That's a lot.  There is going to be a lot of talking."  True story Paul.  

Sunday Ryan found himself with a single ticket to the Bronco game.  We decorated the house with a Bronco flag and the life size Peyton.  Too bad the ending is not what we hoped for but I think he had a good time (he is currently sulking in the basement, but I am sure he had fun for at least a bit. Ha) 

Headed to work this morning, but this week we have finals Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and so only have half days.  Life isn't bad! 

Happy Monday to you! 

Friday Favorites

Thank you Friday!  I am so excited you are here.  It is rough going back to work after 2 weeks off. And our students have finals next week, so there is a lot of missing assignment requests, total freak outs, and negotiations.  #winetime.  In all honesty, it is nice to get back into a routine but I am ready to sit on the couch and VEG this weekend.  And the poor boys are ready for that too.  Charlie has given me the death stare everyday this week that I have had to wake him up! :)

Anyway, here are some Friday favorites.

1. Blanket Scarfs.  Now I don't actually own one of these but they look pretty cool.  But

is it so much fabric it will strangle my face and choke me?  Please weigh in.

2. Nicole Kidman and Jimmy Fallon.  Ryan showed me this and we were dying with laughter!

3. I finished Serial and I love it so so so so much.  I cannot wait for Season 2.

4. I sent this to all my friends New Years Eve.  Because this is just the truth.  

Have a wonderful weekend! 

What We Did This Weekend!

I feel like I have been on an extended weekend because of Winter Break (I'll talk more about our favorites of break later this week) but I thought I would quickly share what we did this weekend!

Friday night started with seeing WILD!  We both really liked it.  When I walked out of the theater I liked the movie, but I liked it even more now that I have thought about it and let it digest.

I taught yoga to the high school swim team (cue 20 teen girls all talking at the same time) and then Charlie caught up with some work.

Ryan had plans Saturday night, so my friend came over with her three sweet girls who played with my boys all night and then.... CLEANED UP THE ENTIRE PLAYROOM.   So I love them and would like them to come over every Saturday night.

Sunday consisted of yoga, of laundry and rushing to get everything done before the big day. The big day back to work.  Bittersweet for sure.  Luckily for me, my part time schedule doesn't have me back until Tuesday so I still get one more day.  Ryan was not amused by this news, so I snuck out last night and had wine with my yoga gals.  I am basically the nicest wife in town.

Happy Monday!  I am certainly sad to go back to work and will miss the lazy days of break, but it will nice to get back to a routine and maybe stop eating and drinking everything in my house.  Here's to hoping.

What did you do this weekend?

Weekend Re-Cap!

Oops, a day late here!  Yesterday was crazy with work and all that business, but I feel on schedule now.  Plus, only FOUR days until we are on Winter Break and I can't wait to lay on the couch and snuggle my dudes and have a wonderful holiday!

This weekend was much calmer than the one before and much needed!  Friday we had some beers and convinced the kids to play in the basement while we watched 22 Jump Street.  I thought it would be kind of stupid but we actually laughed quite a bit.

Saturday I woke up for some yoga and then subbed a beginner yoga class which was fun!  I did a little school work and then we went out to dinner for Mexico (aka chips and salsa).  Saturday night was spent doing some basketball tricks off the couch.  For an hour!

Sunday was our big event!  My girlfriend hires Santa every year to come over for breakfast, while everyone just brings a side dish to share.  Paul was SO EXCITED!!!

He sat on his lap and asked for a Spiderman lego guy and a Superman leg guy (what??) But after a quick Amazon Prime search, Santa is going to make dreams come true!  

At first Charlie thought Santa was an okay guy.

But then quickly changed his mind!

We all came home for naps and the Bronco game and then spent the rest of the evening lounging and folding laundry!

Hoping this week goes fast for all of us!! Happy Tuesday!