Key to Imagination

Today was our weekly play date with our friends the Norris kids. The boys went downstairs to play a game on the wii and the girls decided to build a club house in the upstairs living room. I was in the office listening to them turn a pile of blankets and 2 chairs into a club house, car, school and finally headquarters for "super girls". This was all over the course of about an hour and a half. I hope they never loose the key to that imagination!

Party, Party, Party

Today has been one of those BUSY days! Owen was invited (last night, I might add) to a birthday party for an old classmate that was at west side All Star Sports. It was, so I thought, from 1-3. Then both kids were invited to another birthday party for twin boys that were in Allie's Kids Day Out class at The Alley (a bowling alley) from 5:00-6:30. I took Allie to a play date during the first party, which ended up being one of those "rager" parties. The games and pizza went from 1:00-2:30. Then this lady came up to us and handed us bands for the "REAL" fun stuff. Owen got to play a game of laser tag, drive a go-kart and ride in a bumper boat. Then we had to hustle home to pick up Allie and get them ready for the next party. I, unfortunately, had to volunteer at church. So I missed their first time bowling. However, my sister ROCKS and took tons of pictures and even a few movies. It was a BUSY day... but a GOOD day!

Owen at Party #1.

Owen at Party #2.

Allie at Party #2.

Rain, Rain... Go Away!

One more time?

It's Spiderman!

Just swinging around

Yeah, he's "flying".

The kids want to play... OUTSIDE!!! Today was perfect! Some of Owen's classmates got together at the Andover Park. We were there for an hour and a half. There was a good breeze, sun was shining and the kids got aired out. Maybe we'll hit the pool later?

Quarentined!!!

We had a lot of fun on the 4th of July! Maybe TOO MUCH fun? We called it a night at 7:45. The kids came home and took their baths. Then Allie complained of an upset tummy. Shortly there after, she emptied her stomach into the toilet. (I totally appreciate her ability to aim!) She drank a little water and went to bed. She sleep straight through the night. Owen on the other hand, came into my room at around midnight saying he was thirsty. So I got him a drink and he sat on my bed and took a few drinks. That's when and WHERE he decided to blow! To avoid gross and graphic details, I ended up having to change the sheets on MY bed twice and have my bathroom floor and his bathroom floor cleaned. We ended up on the couch at 7:00 am watching TV. The following day he was lethargic and had a fever. I kept him hydrated and he took a 3 hour nap during the day. By Tuesday, he was feeling better. But then Allie started with the puking-rally. Her bug finally disappeared today after she took a 2 1/2 hour nap. I'm hoping this is the end of my tunnel. At least I've been able to get a full nights sleep the last 2 nights and during these "big naps" I've been able to get caught up on some photo books I'm working on. :)

YouTube-Meet the Arnetts

First of all, I apologize that this video is sideways. I wasn't thinking! Second, I hope I can actually post this video. I guess we'll have to see. If not, never mind. If so, enjoy the clip of Owen and Allie singing with Kidzworld on the BIG stage tonight at church. The song is called "Round Up".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyoRI7As26w

Anita Renfroe

Tonight, my girlfriend Megan and I went to dinner (at Il Vicino) and then to see comedian Anita Renfroe. For those of you who aren't familiar... Youtube "The Mom Song" which is sung to William Tell's Overture. She was very funny and some great spoof songs (I liked her version of Taylor Swift's "Love Story"). I really enjoyed the evening out. Thanks Megan and Jen (my fabulous babysitter).

Ultimate "Mommy Trap"

For quite a while now, when play dates with the Price boys would start to come to the time for "Good byes", the kids would disappear and begin building a fort ("The Mommy Trap") of toys, books, blankets... basically anything they can get their hands on in an effort to keep mommies from getting the kids. Well today was no different, but they took it up a notch. Julie and I had been having an amazing conversation that lasted almost an hour, until we heard a cry and realized it was coming from the upstairs. This is a violation of one of the Price rules, the kids can't go upstairs. So I hurry up there to see why someone is crying. The bathroom door (which leads to Nate's room) and Nate's bedroom door are shut. I try to open both, but neither budge. Once we pushed and squeezed through we found out why. The kids had blocked both doors in an effort to keep us out and them in.

Bathroom door

Bedroom door (angle 1)

Bedroom door (angle 2)

The punishment was for the kids to clean it all up and they are now grounded from each other for a week. After we got home Julie texted me to tell me that when she asked Nate what was going through his head, he started crying and replied, "I don't want Owen to go to Boston. I was sure that would work." (I love that little man!) Then Owen walked up to me and said, "Mommy, I'm going to tell the truth about what happened at Nathan's house. I'm sorry I didn't listen to Julie. Going upstairs was my idea. We were going upstairs to get away from the spiders." I told him he knew better. Then he said, "I was having so much fun, I didn't want to stop." You've got to love HONESTY!!!

BTW- Allie was the one who was crying because the boys were squirting hand soap at her. :)