Mother's Day in Style

This Mother's day was a bit different.  After church we had brunch with some friends!

#DadLife looks pretty good on them!

Let's be honest....we rarely take the kids out as it can be pretty stressful BUT now that they were getting older we thought we would try it!

The great thing about Capital City Club is the view (and the buffet meant we didn't have to wait on the food)!  It must be the best view of the city.

Side note...doesn't my friend have a "back of a champion!" (as stated by Zoe).

The cutest little 3-year-old boys!

They even brought binoculars that were kindly shared to get the best view!

Capital City had a frame craft that all the kids enjoyed. My little boy paused long enough for a kiss for his momma!

However, he did not appreciate my attempts at a smiling picture and this was the intense "cheese" I got!

The finished group frame that didn't quite get finished is an interesting contrast with the picture we had taken there....and I love it!

The crazy fun we had!

Sweet and....

Crazy siblings!

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The day would not be complete without cards from my girls!

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We got to spend the evening with my own momma (and I even had a sorbet dessert I could eat - thanks Danielle).

Zoe didn't want to be left out of the picture...so one with her too!

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However, the special mother-daughter time tradition did not happen until the following weekend. 

Keeping with out tradition of brunch and creating together, this time with a growing touch!

 Danielle, yet again, organized a sweet morning/afternoon of creating succulent planters (she also took these pictures).

 

 

   We had a variety of containers that made for a beautiful final work.

 

  

 Momma with her girls...

 

 The end result was so wonderful we even had a little tree frog visit at the end. 

Then it was time to chow down on our yummy dainty food!

Silly mom couldn't resist on being silly....and I couldn't resist on including it!

My hearts with the best momma there ever was!

Shiloh's End of 4K Events

Shiloh's first school experience came to a close with some fun events...

including her fund run (tons of kids running loops to raise money for the school).

I had no idea how she would really do, as she enjoys being active if it is her idea and only if it is her idea.  However, I was so surprised that she kept going the entire time!

Apparently it looked like so much fun Ezra really wanted to join in!

I think Shiloh ended up doing 19 laps (Rubber Bands helped keep the record)....so proud of her for staying with it!

We hung out outside for a bit while the others ran and attempted to stay cool under a tree.

One of her rewards was Pelican Ice....which she wast trilled about.

I didn't realize that she was getting them that day, so we ended up with two, which Ez was very happy about.

He attempted to join in all the class activities.

The bounce houses were a hit, as always.

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Another day they had Muffins for Moms and then the moms were encouraged to attend Chapel with their littles.  Between Shiloh and Ezra, this was a stressful event for this momma....the only picture that I took, represents Shiloh pretty well at the time.

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Then her end of the year party, complete with a smorgasbord of snack time!

Enough to share with the parents, too.

Some fun water play outside.

And some final pictures with her loving teachers from this year!

Thankful that she was loved on and cared for during our brief times apart this year!

Great Wolf Birthday!

So instead of a group birthday party (the kids' birthdays are pretty much all the same month), they agreed that they would prefer a Great Wolf Lodge trip again!

This time we hit up IKEA first (it is so close by), as we needed a few things.  We got there in time for our second breakfast.  I knew going there with all three littles would be a challenge but we made it!

Then the real fun could begin!

We were able to check in our room right away (early), so I had Ezra lay down for a nap (which was no small task).  Then we joined the gang for some fun.  Ezra's favorite thing, by far was this "motorcycle".

So much fun to be had, the rest of the gang grabbed a pizza between all the fun.

The little kids play area is great for them all.  Thankful they still really enjoy it!

While Ez played his heart out, Beach and I took turns taking the girls on the bigger slides.  Confession: Zoe is WAY more BRAVE on them then I am!  She can now do all the slides, which she loved - Mom not so much.

It seemed like a full house for the night time, slightly creepy tree show.  I mean.....I think there is a reason that they sing repeatedly, "There is nothing to be afraid of here!"

"Surprise Beach....I'm taking a picture!"

That's right...go ahead and smile.

Zoe made herself at home, laying down under the blue blanket front and center.

Howling faces (We look like Wolfs right)! 

The kids LOVE the theme rooms....especially getting to have a bunk bed.

One last howl for the night (this one may or may not have been for a piece of chocolate).

The next morning we headed out early (in PJ's)...

for some kid yoga.

I believe Shiloh lasted a couple of moves before she wanted to just lay on her mat with her head in my lap.

Zoe, though, stuck with it in the different moves!

They then relaxed by the fire...they always love warming their toes!

And climbed the pretend trees.

One last jump in the bed, while eating raisins none the less, because mommy doesn't allow such at home.

Second water day, this was the only picture daddy took! I wasn't trusting my phone case to provide complete waterproof care....so just tried to have fun and make mental memories.

After a few more hours of play we changed and captured a couple more pictures on the way out.

I say it was another AMAZING trip (even the ride home was pleasant as they all fell asleep).  Thankful to have such a special time with the best!