Weekend Fun!

Friday we had a lazy day around the house. Gabriella was in a very silly mood during the morning!

Xander was being such a chow hound!! The boy loves to eat!!

All smiles!!

(yes, we ate pretzels twice during the day!)

Finally asleep on Ned! 

Saturday morning Matt let Xander try coffee for the first time. As Gabriella did, he loved it!

Shopping with daddy

I was SO bad and shared one of Costco's amazing ice cream bars with Gabriella. Ugh! It was SO delicious, but I paid for it later when my tummy was all upset. 

Helping daddy drive in the gas lane at Costco. 

Sunday on our way home from church. I was getting a headache from my wig so I took it off. I'm in that all fuzzy short stage. 

Mom and I made black bean burgers for lunch. We liked the texture, but both of us agreed that we needed to try different seasonings in it next time. 

I needed to trim my hair a bit so I let Munchie try out using the buzzsers. She used them for about 10 seconds (I was surprised Matt managed to capture a picture of it) before asking my mom to "Take it please Gramma! It is making my hands all tickley!"

After a buzz we hit the pool! (Ariella and I had a blast! My parents set it up on Friday and it was pretty cold! But we had some good laughs and even made up a synchronized swimming routine like old times!)

Xander woke up from his nap and Matt finally convinced Gabriella to get in so we played around for a little bit with the kids. 

Saturday Fun Day

Yesterday was the annual Memorial Weekend Parade so we headed down to where my parents had been sitting for a couple hours to secure us a spot right up front. 

Xander's first parade. He LOVED it!

Gabriella and James had a great time waving their little flags and laughing together. 

Aunt Linda even got in the holiday spirit. It has been so fun having her up lately. They use to come up every year for the parade and all us kiddos would run around together. I miss that! 

Gabriella yelled, "Jamesey! Look at the giant ducky!!"

April and Gramma were having fun too!

Dutch Bros handed out free Rebel drinks. So awesome!!

Watching the parade with Gramma again. 

Enjoying an organic sucker. 

Xander popped Gabriella's balloon on the way home. I love how he is like, "what? What's the big deal?"

Luckily some free lemonade from Dutch Bros cheered Gabriella up. 

Mmmmmm, blended lemonade!!

After a quick lunch and nap at home, we headed out to my parent's house for dinner. 

James is working on doing headstands. So fun!

Cartwheel

Somersault

Jonathan working on some headstands too. 

Terminator Munch

Cousins climbing a tree together. I'm sure in a few years they will be climbing without Matt's help. 

Wrestling with Uncle Matt, another favorite activity. 

Gramma and Aunt Linda enjoying watching the antics in the front yard. 

More fun with daddy

Me and my favorite girlie!!

Dinner was delicious!! We had chicken legs, roasted potatoes, strawberry-spinach salad, and chips. 

Silly James!!

Almost twinsies ;)

From the back. According to April, we have the same "head dent" and "hair swirl"

Having some of mom's "All Done with Chemo" cake! (Black bean cake with coconut milk whipped topping). So fun to celebrate!!

Three of my favorite guys outside around the campfire. 

Snuggles with my little man!

At home we were getting cleaned up before bed (someone came to look at our house today) and Xander was having fun hugging the paper towels. 

Xander and Munch having fun in their bedroom. Xander is quite the little daredevil!!

Last Chemo and a Hair Cut

Yesterday was mom's last chemo! She will still have to have regular check-ups, but no scheduled scans or other treatments (besides removing her chemo port). Praise Jesus!!

Jonathan stopped by on his lunch break and we had a nice visit. 

Mom and I watching tv together and sharing headphones. And having some good laughs. We laugh a lot while we are there. 

Mom is all done (doesn't she look amazing?!) and holding her graduation scepter she got. 

The kids were super happy to see me when I met the Scott family to pick them up

(the Scotts were awesome and watched both my kids all day with less than 24 hours notice!)

We went in and played on my bed. The kids smothered me!! 

When Matt got home it was time for him to get a haircut. 

He had fun trimming it up before I came in to check on him. 

His hair finally thinned out enough that was time to buzz (thanks, Grampa Martin!) 

I had a little fun before we got started ;)

Look, we're twinsies, LOL!