Off to K.C.

This morning I woke up at 6:00 a.m. ready to start the day. Today we are going to visit my brother Rob in K.C., and I can’t wait to get on the road. Thade is super excited too, and I bet Dylan will be once we get in the car, he loves to ride πŸ˜‰

Yesterday I spent the day makingΒ  Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chex Mix to take to Rob, as a peace offering, just in case his nephews trash his apartment. I also thought that it would make tasty Road Trip snacks for Nana and me too…

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I still have so much to get done this morning, and the car to pack, but I’m super excited!

 

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I hope that everyone has a great weekend! Watch our Uncle Robs your nephews are heading your way πŸ˜‰

Pics from the Trip To Nana’s

Last weekend we visited my Mom, and we had a blast. Thade enjoyed eating lunch at Cici’s Pizza, he cleared three plates. I’ve never seen him eat so much, it was pretty tasty though πŸ™‚ I’m glad that he had extra energy for the day, we were going to be taking a little hike at a local park.

Nana wanted to visit Wildcat Glades, it is one of her favorite places. It is a beautiful park, with lots of trails, and it was free to visit too!

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The Wildcat Glades Visitor center is a beautiful Eco-friendly facility, that uses Geothermal heating, promotes recycling, and also has a green roof filled with pretty plants. When we made our way indoors we found terrariums and aquariums with local fish, lizards, and turtles too.

 

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There are many hands on activities for kids. Thade loved all of the giant animals to crawl around on.

 

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The trails and scenery are beautiful and a few of the Dog Wood Trees were still in bloom. The weather was perfect for a nice walk.

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Thade had fun throwing rocks into the creek with Nana, but Dylan thought it was a little too bright to be outdoors πŸ˜‰

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My favorite parts of the park were the beautiful purple wild flowers that blossomed everywhere. I also loved the giant rock in the middle of the creek, it was huge. The Spring was beautiful as well.

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We will have to visit the Wildcat Glades again soon! Thade has been talking non-stop about just how much fun the trip was. We all had a great day at the park πŸ™‚

 

My Day Off

I had such a great day off today. I came home refreshed and slightly more glamorous with a new hair-cut πŸ˜‰ I called my mom on the way to the salon (it is the same drive for both of us) to see if she wanted to meet for a coffee, and for a girl’s day too.

We ended up going to Payless shoes, where I got a cute pair of sneakers, and she found some adorable red boots with a nice high heel. We then headed over to Dollar Tree which was so cool. I found so many great Christmas presents. I found the tote-bags that I had been searching for, and new Christmas Stockings for the kiddos. I also picked up a few stocking stuffers, and a new Christmas decoration for the front door.

After all of the walking and shopping it was time for some Starbucks. I love that coffee shop, and I’m a big coffee drinker too. It was such a treat getting to sit inside, enjoy the quiet atmosphere and relax. We split two desserts and I had a Peppermint Mocha Latte, and she had the Gingerbread Latte, so good. I also picked up a Penguin Cookie for Thade, so he could have a nice treat too.Β  I think I’m going to have to do this more often.

I thought I should treat my hubby too, so I picked up his favorite Arby’s for dinner. When I got home Thade was at the door, and Dylan was a little nervous about my new hair-cut. I kept saying “same Mommy, just better hair.” James said that the boys were great! I see another “Nico Day Off” in the future πŸ˜‰

Nico’s Day Off :)

My hubby is taking off a few days next week, and I am taking off next Friday to have a little break too. Normally I stay home the day after Thanksgiving and avoid the shopping madness, but this year I’m venturing out of the house for a little pampering. I’m going to get my haircut and go to Starbucks. I’ll be all by myself, no boys, I can’t wait!

My super sweet Sister-in-Law gave me a gift certificate to get a haircut and style with her stylist, and who doesn’t love free beauty pampering.Β  I think a day away will do me good, and I’ll come home a more patient and semi-glamorous Mommy πŸ˜‰

Shopping Trip Buys

bumbo-1.JPGWe had such a fun time going shopping on Sunday, and I came home with some pretty great finds too. Our first stop was Toys R Us, I figured it would be best to get that over and done with. My mom and I braved the crowds and took the boys shopping for toys. We were searching for a Bumbo Chair for Dylan. Luckily we found one, and a tray that attaches to the seat. If you have a little one who isn’t sitting on their own just yet, this is an absolute must have. Dylan loves his new seat, and he is having a blast playing with his toys on the tray. I’m so happy with this find, it is giving mommy a little peace and quiet too.

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