Spring Breakin' It

It's Thursday and here I am with our "weekend" update. (I am going to get on top of posting...promise!). So, let's rewind to last week, shall we?

Last Thursday night, my friends and I were finally able to get together for my birthday dinner. We ate at my favorite Mexican Restaurant and Rachel ordered me a sombrero birthday cake! We had so much fun relaxing and laughing the night away.

Friday, Travis and I were off work to enjoy a little Spring Break with the girls. We took them to Crystal Bridges Friday morning. It was rainy and dreary outside, so the perfect thing for us to enjoy together. Let me say, the place is amazing. The art is gorgeous and the architecture is breath-taking. The girls did very well and enjoyed themselves. Catherine got a little antsy at the end, so we had to rush through the last few rooms.

After that, we ate lunch and went to a movie. At home, it was STILL raining, so we decided to build a tent in the living room. The girls had fun hiding out in there, playing games and building their "club". Gus watched from his favorite spot and seemed a little confused on what was going on!

Saturday, the weather was sunny and warm! We went fishing with Travis. I caught the only fish of the day.

After fishing, we went home and soaked up the sun. Travis grilled burgers and jumped on the trampoline with the girls. We played with Gus and just enjoyed spring!

Sunday was our typical Sunday. Church. Naps. Getting Ready for the week.

Now...since I am a blog SLACKER...I need to say: Tuesday Travis and I celebrated our EIGHTH wedding anniversary! Time has flown and I can't imagine anyone else I would rather do life with. I love this man!

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day fell on Saturday this year. We all dressed up in our green and headed to Kim's house for a fun night of dinner on the patio, yummy green treats and laughs with friends.

The last couple of times that we have gotten together with the Brown's, Catherine and Bree have started interacting a lot more. We have got trouble on our hands!

I love the comparison in the two pictures below. Catherine and Bree are mini Boni and Rachel!

Sunday, we went to church and I just love this picture of my girls in their Matilda Jane outfits. I am so glad spring is here!

Zac Brown Band

When I log into to blogger, it shows my stats at the top...including the date of my last post. MARCH 9TH!? What in the world! We've been busy since then and so I am going to post several updates.

For Christmas, my mom gave all the boys 2 tickets to the Zac Brown Band Concert in Little Rock. Luckily, they chose their spouses to go with them! :)

My parents were kind enough to also get us all hotel rooms right next to the venue. So, we were able to park our cars and walk every where.

Miss Ashley came and stayed with the girls over night Saturday night. Travis was SUPER nervous about it as this was the first time we have left them with anyone but family overnight. The girls had a BLAST and Miss Ashley was great with them. I am so thankful we have such a wonderful babysitter who loves our girls to the moon.

So, Saturday afternoon, Travis and I headed to Little Rock. When you have three chatty kids, its often nice to go on a little road trip without them. :) Travis and I listened to the Razorback baseball game, rode and talked (with NO fighting from the back seat!).

Saturday night, we went to dinner in the River Market at Big Whiskey. We always have fun with my parents, Jon and Nicole. After dinner, we headed to the concert.

We have all been to our fair share of concerts and everyone agreed that they put on one of the best concerts. Their opening acts left much to be desired, but Zac Brown Band got up there and rocked it out! I would go watch them again and if you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend going!

ON TO THE PICTURES! :) (All taken with our phones.)

"Go Fish"

Monday, the entire 2nd Grade at Emma's school put on a performance called "Go Fish". It was a cute little play and Emma was a sea horse. Her music teacher asked that the sea horses dress like cowboys and girls and ride stick horses.

(You will notice that Emma did not have a stick horse on stage. She had one, but during both performances failed to bring it on stage with her. OOPS!)

Emma had several speaking parts and did very well. She is not a fan of public speaking and said she was "SUPER nervous and sweating" before her part. :) But, she had quite the fan club there to cheer her on and we could not have been more proud of her!

Thanks, Honey, Daddy Brooks, Uncle Jon, Aunt Nicole and Grammy for coming to clap for our girl!

Emma is to the left of the Angel Fish.

Here is one of her speaking parts.

 

Birthday Weekend

How can it be Wednesday and I am just now getting around to posting about our weekend? (And...it was my birthday weekend at that!?) Let's get to it, shall we?

Friday night, Emma had the "Leap-In" at her school. Basically, the kids stayed after school until 9 that night. They played games, ate dinner and ended the night with a movie. It was so the parents could enjoy a nice dinner without their kiddos. (Too bad they wouldn't keep my other two crazies!). Emma had SO much fun and hopes there is another one soon!

While Emma was at her party, Travis, the little girls and I went to dinner. It was low-key and fun with just the two of them. Catherine had a ice cream mustache and looked just like one of those "Got Milk?" ads. Too funny!

Saturday, we hung around the house that morning. Then, the girls and I enjoyed an early birthday lunch with a few friends. (Everyone else was out of town. Boo! But, we will make up for it soon!)

After lunch, Travis got home from work and took the girls fishing while I enjoyed a peaceful afternoon getting a much needed hair cut and brow wax.

While I was there, he sent me this picture of Catherine. Don't worry, that's a smile on her face!

Saturday night, Travis and I talked about getting a baby sitter and going to dinner and a movie. But, I opted for dinner cooked by him and a movie at home. So, he cooked us steak, baked potatoes and a salad. Then, we watched "The Help".

(If you haven't seen it, girl or guy, it's a must watch! I read the book first and loved the movie just as much. Even Travis, who was skeptical at first, really liked the movie.)

Sunday...MY BIRTHDAY! I got so many wonderful texts and emails from friends and family. But, this card from my grandparents really made my day. (I mean...who doesn't love to hear that they hung the moon!?)

We went to church Sunday morning and then, we waiting with anxiety for Honey and Daddy Brooks to get here! We played with them and they took us to dinner at Carraba's. It was so yummy and we loved getting to see them!

(They really came for Emma's play that was Monday...luckily, my birthday was the day before! More on the play later!)

I have been spoiled rotten on my birthday and am blessed beyond belief!