Memorial Day Weekend in El Paso, 2016

We woke up Saturday morning ready to go visiting! First stop was Grandmas house... I am not sure if Grandma was more excited to see us- or Bella! So we all went to say hi! 

Grandma was excited to see if Bella would remember her house (she used to watch Bella most days when I worked full time in El Paso) and their routine. Of course, Bella was very excited when we arrived ... and just for Barrett, I took a picture of Bella's 'remembering' face! 


Bella was so happy to see Grandma! It has been years! 
Although we only had a minute, the boys insisted on going to Grandma's extra room. She always lets them pick out a new stuffed friend from the bed! 
LJ got a leopard, and Evan got a little Chihuahua. She also had animal crackers for all the kids. Happy kids! 
Then we took Grandma to the house to hang with us for the afternoon. The two youngers took naps, while LJ colored in his new coloring book - making sure to show Grandma all the work he did! 
Our most amazing Gigi got the kids several new things for her house- including a precious new kids table and chairs, a kitchen, and a water table! We got them a couple days apart, so the first week was full of exciting new things! The first one we opened and put together was the table and chairs. I started trying to sort the pieces while the kid were awake, and then realized I needed to just wait until after bedtime! 
LJ playing with their new animals from Grandma... 
Barrett arrived in El Paso late that afternoon, and with his magic touch, he put all the kids to sleep with no issue! Boys fast asleep in their beds- love them sharing a room! Time to work on the table... 
And I had it all set up for their breakfast! Yay!!!! We love this table- it was used for every meal and coloring the next two weeks!! Thanks so much Gigi! 

Barrett, the kids, and I headed to a park... 


First time family swinging... we each had a swing!!  So fun! 
And Aunt Patsy came by to play with us!!! Yay! Kids didn't know she was coming, and they were so excited she got the running hug! 

Evan tried to skip his nap... then he passed out on me! This is us on vacation :)
LJ and I are the only ones that don't nap on the weekends!!! 

Ellie's up and only wants to cuddle with her dad! 
Peter Piper for dinner!! 




Alexa and Grandma joined us, and my parents were back in town... family dinner!





Monday morning we went for a long family walk... Mesa Hills was not easy with the double stroller! 

My project Monday night was putting together this new kitchen from Gigi and Capi! 

 As expected, the kitchen was a HUGE hit! Kids got right to cooking and didn't stop all week! 
   

Back to the park to get our wiggles out! Boys were so excited to play ball with their dad!! 
 
 Aunt Patsy joined us again!  


  
Love my little hot mess!  
 Lunch at Farrah's ... not kid cups so they improvised with to-go containers and straws! Hilarious!! 


 Cuddling with Dad before he heads back home ... We won't get to see him for 10 days!!  :(

 Gigi took Barrett to the airport while I waited for everyone to wake up. We ran some errands and then all met for ice cream (promised to the boys if they had another night of sleeping well in their room and not waking anyone up- which they did! I am so not above bribery!)

Trying on our new sunglasses from Target... They were all so excited to have them! 


 Played outside in them for about 30 mins...

And then they all ended up on my head!  Cheers!
 Goodnight sweet boys! 

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