Five minute Friday two for one

Last week I went to California for my dads retirement party. Kenny stayed home with the three big kids and my little travel buddy make the trek out west with me. Avila did great travelling,but it was a lot of work keeping her wiggly little body occupied and rested on the long flight. I miss California and I have such a greater appreciation for the landscape of where I grew up. I wish we could all travel out there more often, someday. It was perfect   weather, lots of good food, and most importantly fun times with family and friends.  I got to meet my newest niece and spend time with little Jax. The party was great and I think my dad really enjoyed the time. The rest of the tribe here had a lots of fun as well as keeping Kenny on his toes for five days. We have enjoyed a lighter work schedule for him this week in anticipation of the new less flexible schedule that starts Monday. Today he is on Elle's fieldrip to the zoo. Tomorrow we have games at 10, 11, and 12, then friends for dinner! It'll be a fun day. I love this season of life with full schedules, not only does it mean I sleep better, but I love watching the kids learn new skills and be a part of something independent of eachother and their parents, it's like a sneak peak of their future. I thought as they gain independence it would make me sad, although some aspects do, for the most part it's exciting and I feel privileged to have a front row seat.

Five minute Friday

We had a nice mellow rainy Easter Day last week. On Tuesday Kenny accepted an offer from Auction.com and will start on the 27th! He is excited for a new opportunity and possibilities. All the kids had practice this week and their first games tomorrow weather permitting, but I'm hopeful. Tonight is the school carnival and the kids always have a great time! I was so happy to get our family pictures back this week. We have only one other picture of the six of us so it was long overdue. This is one of my favorites.

Easter 2015

Friday, but Saturday

Yesterday we went to Waco to go to the Cameron Park Zoo and Magnolia Market (See link on the side if you don't know what that is) and had a fabulous day! It was a gorgeous day and the zoo was awesome. Blake hadn't been to a zoo since she was about two so she could hardly contain her excitement at seeing all the "real ones" of various animals. I can't say enough about how nice the zoo was. It was shaded, the animals were close and active, the walking areas were flat for the most part, lots of trees and bamboo, would never have guessed we were almost smack dab in the middle of Texas! Magnolia Market is definitely one of my favorite places in Texas so to get a second visit in was a special mama treat! If only there wasn't a budget when I walked in, I can dream right? Blake had her first tball practice the night before so the late night made for a little extra sleep in for our day off adventure, it was such a great day!!! The big kids had great report cards again and both had field trips on Thursday to two different farms, I'd say it was a pretty fantastic week beginning to end!!!