Back to Reality

This was our first week back to reality.  Grandma left, Nate was back to “normal” hours (including 2 overnights) so it was a lot of time with just me and the kids.  We faired pretty well though I must say.  J  I did learn a great lesson in the fact that I need to carry the camera with me more (and a charged battery helps too).  Unfortunately, the consequence of that lesson is that I don’t have many pictures to document our week, but hopefully next week will be better.  We met a few mommies in the area with kids Gunner’s age, which was really nice.  We went to story hour at the library (which Grace just adores all the singing).  I even managed to work out every other day, which is a huge accomplishment.  Yesterday was the first day I actually had a charged battery and managed to snap a few pictures.  I love catching Gunner and Grace playing together for a few reasons 1. It’s amazing when Gunner isn’t taking something away from her and 2. It’s so cute to watch how they interact together. 

Yesterday was gorgeous outside so in the afternoon we ventured out in the backyard.  I filled up the water table and the kids had a ball together (until Gunner dumped water over Grace’s head, but she’s a tough cookie). 

After playing for awhile, Grace was tuckered out and went down for a nap.  Gunner went for a nice drive in his cozy coupe.

And enjoyed a nice snack at his picnic table.

Nate had another overnight last night so the kids and I headed to a church cookout.  Our "Life Group" (aka Bible Study group) does a cookout for a children's home on Emerald Isle.  It was really nice and the kids had a blast!  Although I didn't get any pictures, it was a great time, we even ended up staying until after 8.  Of course, that didn't make any difference in wake up time this morning.  But Gunner did just wake up from a 3 hour nap!  I was able to catch a couple pictures of Grace while Gunner was napping.  She is into EVERYTHING these days.  She loves to pull herself up and is starting to "cruise" a little bit. 

But, no matter what she's always sporting a smile...