We've had some fun in the last few weeks! I wish I could do a better job blogging more regularly, but we made the mistake of setting up the computer outside Amelia's door; apparently, hearing keys tapping doesn't exactly lull her to sleep.
We are fortunate to have wonderful neighbors, and the Nigro family invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner! It was such an amazing meal, and they made us feel right at home. Rayna is an awesome cook, and the food was seriously outstanding. She's inspired me to try new recipes!
The Friday night after Thanksgiving, some other friends in our neighborhood invited us to a skate party at a local inline skating rink. It was so much fun! I hadn't been skating in probably at least 10 years, and it was a first for Noah. He did such a great job! He's a brave little guy... he kept falling and getting right back up, determined to get the hang of it. By the end of the evening, he had it down.
We are fortunate to have wonderful neighbors, and the Nigro family invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner! It was such an amazing meal, and they made us feel right at home. Rayna is an awesome cook, and the food was seriously outstanding. She's inspired me to try new recipes!
The Friday night after Thanksgiving, some other friends in our neighborhood invited us to a skate party at a local inline skating rink. It was so much fun! I hadn't been skating in probably at least 10 years, and it was a first for Noah. He did such a great job! He's a brave little guy... he kept falling and getting right back up, determined to get the hang of it. By the end of the evening, he had it down.
Mike surprised me on Saturday with a "Day Date"! Without me knowing a thing, he got a babysitter and set up the whole date. I was shocked and very pleased! We went Rahr & Sons Brewery in Ft. Worth. They had live music, and with the price of admission, they give you a pint glass to keep and three tastings. After the brewery, we went to Sundance Square in Ft. Worth and got a much-needed coffee (not accustomed to having three beers in the middle of the afternoon) and walked around the shops. We ended the date with one of our favorite pastimes, which is to visit a unique grocery store. It is a completely different experience to go to a grocery store without kids and makes for a cheap date. When we got home and put the kids to bed, he made me a candlelight dinner that was delicious! It was truly one of our best dates ever.
We have a children's consignment shop close to our house with which I'm obsessed! I found this kitchen with the food and dishes included for only $20, and it is just like the kitchen I had when I was little! I'm not sure who was more excited, Noah or Amelia. They have played with that kitchen for HOURS . . . easily the best $20 I've ever spent!
My brother, Jason had given us two tickets to Medieval Times, so a few days before Thanksgiving we took Noah. Neither Noah nor I had been before, and it was such a cool experience (perfect for little boys)! They really put on a neat show that includes a dinner you eat with your hands. Noah was especially excited because the kingdom we were crowned with won the overall tournament, which he thought was awesome!
"(not accustomed to having three beers in the middle of the afternoon)"
ReplyDeleteThis can't be allowed to happen!
Looks like we have to kidnap Mike again and head for Las Vegas!