Weekly Round Up

Hubby's been working 12-14 hour days + a 2 hour drive each day which means Grace has not seen daddy since Wednesday and I have only seen him at night for about one hour before we head off to bed. He's on his way home and we have a family weekend ahead so I'm going to do a quick "Weekly Round Up" by way of photos.  

Loren's birthday was February 5th.

He wanted a home made ice cream maker.

They were selling them at Lowes for $5.

Score and a big happy birthday to ya!  

This was our first attempt at making ice cream.

Vanilla with some sprinkles.  

Consensus:  We will probably not be buying store bought ice cream again.
So much healthier, smaller portions (no left overs) and a fun family "event."  And, it was really yummy.



Last weekend we took a trip to Wenachee (our 2nd weekend in a row).  Loren was sent there for work.  They were paying for his hotel and gas and food so we tagged along with. Staycations are a blast.  Especially free ones!

On our way we stopped at a super scrumptious French Bakery.
Best cinnamon rolls I've ever had.

Represent. 
Dude, we are so dorky.

Our 1st stop in Wenachee was a bead shop.  The previous weekend Grace freaked out (in a happy, oh my gosh, I have to come back here kind of way) and wanted to make a necklace.  We didn't want to just give it to her so we told her that if she did some extra chores (above and beyond keeping her room and play room tidy) and was well behaved all week she could get one.  She did it so she got it and designed it all herself.

Not sure why it's sideways.  Sorry.

Our 2nd stop in Wenachee was to meet up with sweet friends who treated us to lunch.
We are grateful we got to visit with them for a few hours.  They use to live in Ellensburg but moved to Wenachee a few months back and we had not seen them since.  They have been a blessing in our lives over the last year and a half.  Thank you Karon and Jerry, for everything!!!
Wish I had brought my camera into the restaurant.


Grace fell in love with the Owl Soda Shop the previous weekend so we made a second visit so she could get a gumball.  And, I love a good soda fountain.

And, I treated to her a small bowl of vanilla ice cream.  

After this it was time to check in.
We stayed at the SpringHill Suites.
A really nice, newly built hotel.

Gracie's favorite feature: The indoor swimming pool!

After swimming it was dinner time.
We decided to stay in.
We ordered pizza and chicken from Papa Johns, played Uno and then went to bed.

The weekend was wonderful but it was good to come home.
A busy week would soon follow.
3 play dates (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
and two 9 hour days watching L-man (Tuesday and Thursday).
Happily all the events mentioned above went smashingly well and adding abundant joy to our week (minus Loren getting the stomach flu and Grace having belly grumbles for a few days.  Thankfully they are both well now).




Play Date Monday!

Making brownies

Pillow Fight

Pretending to be pregnant

Princess dress up

Play date Wednesday 

Coffee/Treats and game time with friends

Play date Friday

Lunch

Play-doh

And, lastly we ventured to the park before dropping her friend off at home. So much girly girl fun.

Sorry the photos are so small.  
They are from my phone.  

pushing their babies on the swings

This was our third time this week going to the playground.
We love that spring is sneaking up on us.

Even L-man came with us once

And, a CANNON BALL just to bring a smile to your face.

And, to round up the round up a
DIY (do it yourself) project for Gracie's Party:

$2 Goodwill frame

turned into a candy shop sigh

And, hubby just walked in the door.
Good night and happy weekend!!!