Friends over and Anniversary

Brothers. I love how cute Levi is with his little bro. Davis also is now decided he wants to be a laundry helper. It's great.

We had Cameron and KJ over for the day while their little cousin was being born and fun was had by all. A little before noon, after I had asked if people were ready for lunch, Max hands me his Pizza Party card Santa gave him. Whenever they present their cards I try to do my best to do whatever it is that day, though some days I can't and we have to plan it for later. And while I had 5 kids over we ordered some pizzas and all hopped in the van to pick it up. They were thrilled. Pizza in the middle of a Wednesday? Who wouldn't like that?

Davis liked the pizza too. The bigger boys just grabbed a couple pieces and ran out to the back yard.

Levi and his pile of books. He decided he wanted to read Captain Underpants again. They are pretty silly, I kind of want to read them again too. 

And of course all the boys played legos and with all the other figures we had around the house.

And for dinner it was so stinking hot upstairs and I didn't want to be totally lame and do sandwiches or cereal so we did pancakes on the BBQ.

Max and Cameron spent quite a bit of time at the piano. Cam kept talking about him playing the piano and that he had a recital and lots of other stuff about him playing the piano. While I don't know everything about what's going on with the Carter family I was pretty sure he was yanking my chain.  So then I asked him what his teachers name was and he quickly responded with a name (I forgot what it was). I just laughed because Brooke has told me he likes to make up stories and I usually just go with them but this one I had to ask and texted her. She answered me and said he just likes to tell tales. Funny boy! They had so much fun just making up their own music though. I'm excited for Max to start lessons. A little nervous because I don't know how he'll do. He's a lot tricker to convince than his big bro.

After that all the boys rolled around while KJ colored. Davis loved it and did his best to keep up.

Later in the day after Jason got home I took Levi to the store with me to get some milk and bread. We were out and I'm normally better about planning and buying for a full two weeks but everyone has been eating more it seems. I blame Davis. That kid loves toast. After that we went to the toy section and I asked him what he wanted for his b-day. This was #1. It was spendy! I later got it as his big gift. Then it was still pretty late but since it was the end of summer and we didn't really have to be up early the next day we stopped by McD's for yogurt parfaits which we love. Love my big man.

The next day was a crazy busy one. I don't remember what I did but it was a lot of running around non stop. By the end Davis passed out in the car and let me carry him while sleeping to bed. He normally wakes up rearing to go. I LOVE when I actually get to snuggle with this guy.

And I chipped my front tooth. Awesome!

Before school started we wanted to have our friend Jacob over for the afternoon. His big brother came and they played in the pool and then with the mini action figures. I love hearing the stories they come up with.

Daddy and Davie. Jason is much better at getting this kid to laugh than I am.

And cooking on the BBQ again. This time I did homemade sausage muffins, a favorite of Levi's.

Max and I have been reading more and more. By reading I mean him reading. He just started being able to read some of the words himself so I just followed his lead. Right now he loves the Biscut books. Grandma Tami got a book store gift card and this was the book he had picked out, it was actually 5 beginning reading level books in one. It is so cute to see how much he loves that little puppy. Some nights he makes it a point to kiss every picture he sees of him.

And the Captain Underpants series continues.....

And we got to celebrate our anniversary a week early! Thanks to my madre we got to go a whole 24 hours without kids. Oh, actually my dad ended up taking the bigger boys so I guess it was a group effort. Oh and Cheryl took them all earlier in the afternoon so I could go get my tooth fixed. It takes a village.

I was nervous about Davie because he's the trickier one. Not so much at night but just making sure you do naps. Also I didn't want my my to stress too much. She's seemed stressed lately. Anyways. She took Davis, my dad took the boys and we went off! To Bridgeport. I know, not super far but when you only have 24 hours why spend much time on the road?

First we went to go see Guardians of the Galaxy which was awesome. Actually way better than I expected.  It has been a long time since I went to a movie theater. There have been very few that I thought deserved an actual in theater watch. Lots of Red Boxers out there. But this one had Christ Pratt who I think is hilarious so I couldn't wait.

Right next to the movie theater is a jewelry store. Not like Jared's or anything like that but an upscale handmade jewelry store so I of course drooled over everything. And yeah, those earrings cost like $100. I can totally make them.

Then off to dinner. I forgot where we went....I want to say Cafe Rio but they don't have one here... something like that. It was good. And a couple of pictures of us. Jason (and I) hate getting our picture taken but I figured I would.

And the real reason we picked this room: If I ever have my way I will have a huge jetted tub. I love baths.......

Goodbye hotel!

A little more window shopping and off to the last hour of freedom at Applebees. And more pictures of us.

Love notes.

And this was just a quick picture of the pictures I took of baby Jessop. I think this was my best shoot so far. He was so dang cute. I miss my little babies. They are so sweet and cuddly. I'll show more of the pictures I took later. Probably. If I ever get my act together. I swear I need two personal assistance to get everything done.