Weekend with Tutu!

I worked Tuesday and Thursday last week so the LPs were with our amazing nanny, Lena. 

Wednesday we went and toured another Mother's Day Out at First Baptist Church in Colleyville.  Their program is known as the Sonshine Academy and they allow you to bring the kiddos one day per week. This is perfect for us so that I have one day during the week to run errands, clean the house and just get things done! Plus the LPs get to learn about our Heavenly Father and play with other kiddos! It's truly an answer to prayer. 

Thursday evening, my mom drove into town. I had gotten off work a little early and was able to stop at a little Mexican store, Mariposa, that I really wanted to check out. I was able to get some things for the birthday party that I think are going to make it look amazing! 

Nick kept the boys up so that we could play a little before putting them to bed. They were so excited to see Tutu and they were showing off their new skill... Walking!

Mom had him in a fit of giggles!

After we put the LPs down, we enjoyed an incredible bottle if wine:

Mom and I put the whole bottle back with no problem. And even better, no hangover! It was that good. 

Nick went to visit with his Uncle Aaron so mom and I made a little game plan for the weekend and just enjoyed each other's company. 

Friday morning we got up with the boys and Nick headed into work. Melanie, our designer, came over and staged our house for the party. It turned out really awesome. She also found us a rug that we love!!

After the LPs first nap, mom and I packed the boys up and we ran errands. 

We went to TJ Maxx and got some things for the spare bathroom and Tutu bought the boys their Halloween costumes! They are going to be monkeys!!! She bought their Halloween costumes last year too and would like to continue to do so. I love it!!!

After TJ Maxx, we stopped by Kohl's. We carried the boys in and they rode in their first cart!

Pierce HATED it!

Knox didn't mind :)

We then drove to Southlake Town Center and had lunch/dinner at Mi Cocina. The boys devoured their quesadilla and got a bottle of regular milk. 

This sweet couple stopped to talk to us. They have a set of 18 year old twins!!! Lewis and his wife:

We then walked over to the Impeccable Pig and did a little shopping. The LPs had missed their afternoon nap and they were passed out as soon as we got in the car. 

When we got home, we unloaded and let them sleep a little. They both woke up a short time later and we played until bedtime. 

After we put the LPs to bed, mom watched the boys so we could go visit with Landon and Lauryn. They had sweet Everly Belle on September 10 by c/s. She's beautiful and L2 are naturals at the parenting thing. 

Nick and EB

Sweet nugget. She weighed in at 9#5!

After visiting with the Parhams and Meyers, we headed home and hung out with Tutu before calling it a night and heading to bed. 

Saturday we got up with the LPs and did our thing. We played and they ate and then nap time ensued. During their nap, we all got ready and when the boys woke up, we got them ready and headed to get their first haircut!!!

We went to Cool Cuts for Kids and Sarah cut their hair. They got to sit in a cool car and "drive" it while Ms. Sarah worked her magic. They boys did pretty well in my opinion. They sat pretty still while Ms. Sarah had the scissors but as soon as the clippers came out, the tears came streaming down their faces and they wanted out!

After their haircuts, we stopped and picked up lunch and then we headed home and Tutu took over. She was up to the task of watching the boys so we could run errands and Nick and I cannot thank her enough!!!  Thank you Tutu!

First stop was to get my car inspected. It was due for an inspection in June. It's September....  I was also in need of an oil change so boom! Done!

Next stop was Home Goods in Irving in search of this bar stool:

Unfortunately, we were only able to find one but at least we now have two. We are going to continue our search. Hopefully we will find a third. 

Target was next door so we hit that up too. We got diapers and wipes for the LPs along with some snacks they like and some planters for the backyard. 

After Target, we headed to Lowes. We spent FOREVER at Lowe's. At least it felt that way to me. Anyway, Nick picked up some things he needed and then we spent more time picking out flowers for the house. It all looks so nice but man alive we were there for a while. 

Mom told us she was good with getting the boys down for the night so we had date night! We went to Bonefish Grill and it was delicious. We enjoyed a drink at the bar and then dined Al fresco. I had scallops and shrimp and it was amaze balls!!! Nick had a filet that was pretty tasty too. 

After supper we headed home to unload all of our goodies. Boy was my car packed to the brim! Tutu helped us and we hung out watching tv and chatting until it was time to hit the hay. 

Sunday we slept in until almost 8 and got up with the boys. When they went down for their nap, mom and I got our clean on. We needed to get the house in order for the boys FIESTA next weekend! Nick worked on the yard and washed the windows. The outside looks so good and the inside is so fresh and so clean clean!

Mom and I played with the boys and before we knew it, it was time for for tutu to head back to SA. It felt pretty good to say " see you in 3 days!" 

Nick and I spent the rest of the day working around the house and playing with the LPs. It was a great weekend and next weekend - it will be epic I'm sure!