Girlie Date Night & Pigtails

Last Friday night my best friend Jocelyn came up and the two of us went out on a little date.

I dropped the kids off at Parents Night Out at their school and headed over to Casa Rita's Mexican Grill (http://www.casaritasmexicangrill.com/). It's a newer Mexican restaurant that I've been wanting to try and it didn't disappoint. I got the Guacamole Enchilada's and had 2 Mango Margaritas (yum)! It was nice just sitting there relaxing over drinks without chasing after kiddos.

After dinner, we headed over to the movies at Stonebriar to see I Don't Know How She Does It. Let's just say I wish I had saved my money. I knew it received bad reviews, but I still went in with high hopes. :(

After Jocelyn left early Saturday morning, I decided that Grace should have some pig tails in her hair since it's definitely long enough. Being the wiggly little booger she is - I couldn't get the part in the center, but I did manage to get 2 tails. ;)

"What did you do to me mom?"

She is just the cutest little girl!!

Grapefest 2011

This past weekend our friends, Michelle, Byron and Madison came down to hang out and go to Grapefest. It's an annual tradition that we started 6 years ago.

This year we were smart and signed up for 2 tastings - instead of 1 and split the time with the boys. Michelle and I went to the first one and the boys went to the second one. We were able to go to each winery (and even hit a couple of our favorites twice).

Michelle and I after our tasting

Byron & Tom about to go to their tasting

While Tom and Byron were doing theirs, we took the kids over to ride some rides. I was a little nervous about how Tommy would do, since he was hesitant the year before when we took him to the State Fair. He did a great job and ended up riding 3 rides with Madison and the bumper cars with me. Haha! He's turning in to such a boy - wanting to ram things.

Tommy and Madison on their hog

Holding hands - WHAT!

Both kids in the drivers seat

Grace taking everything in

On the bumper cars - yes I had to take it myself

After riding the rides, we met back up with the guys and walked around some more before getting something to eat. It was getting to be a little later (close to 9) and Grace was getting a little fussy. She did great up until this point.

Tommy eating his hot dog - what's up with his face!

We got home and hung out a little after putting the kids to bed - they were all pooped!

Thanks again for coming down Pike's! We had a lot of fun as usual. :)

Tommy and Madison got along great!

Grace - 6 Month Appointment

On Thursday, we took Grace in for her 6 month checkup and let's just say she's a chunky monkey!

Her stats:

• Weight - 19 lb. (95%) - wow
• Height - 26 in. (75%)
• Head - 17 in. (75%)

Grace is such a happy baby (most of the time) and gets a little fussy in the evenings, Here are some other things she is doing at 6 months:

• Sitting up some by herself (she's still unsteady most of the time)
• Eating Stage 1 baby food (usually 1/2 container in the evening)
• Rolling half way over - although Tom said she rolled all the way over while I was at their school Thursday night
• Talking up a storm - started saying da-da - but she has no clue what she's saying
• Jumping in the jumperoo a lot
• Watching her big brother play and laughing at him
• Mostly sleeping through the night - she's going through a crying in her sleep phase (it's hard since she started sleeping through the night around 2 months old)
• Drooling up a storm - I think her top front teeth are about to push through
• Going through a fussy stage in the evenings (crossing my fingers its a growth spurt that will pass)

My cute little chunky monkey

Tommy hanging out at the doctors

Grace & Her Jumperoo

Grace takes after her big brother and loves to jump & play in her jumperoo.

Grace loves Tommy and he is such a good big brother!

Uncle Ricky's 60th Birthday

On Sunday after dropping Tom's dad off at the airport, we headed over to our friend, Nancy's house, to celebrate my Uncle Ricky's (my mom's brother) 60th birthday.

Me, Ricky & Nancy

It was a lot of fun. We ate a lot of food, Tom and Tommy cooled off in the pool and my aunt's hogged Grace (which gave me a little break).

Tommy loves to swim

Mommy & Grace hanging pool side

Aunt Linda & Aunt Patty holding Grace

I think Ricky was surprised that some of his family came and he couldn't wait for everyone to sing to him - haha - I think he hated that the most. :)

Tommy directing Uncle Ricky as to which piece he wants

We did have to leave earlier than I wanted due to the fact that Tommy got pink eye!

Happy Birthday Uncle Ricky!!!

Grace's 6 Month Pictures

On Saturday, Grace and I went in for her 6 month pictures. We did have to wait a while to get in so I was worried about how she would do - especially since she was sleepy - but she did a great job and we got a lot of smiles out of her.

Here are some of my favorites (look at those BLUE eyes):