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2008
We had a great Mother's Day weekend! I still can't believe how different our pictures are this year as opposed to last year, but we have survived another year...with flying colors - I might add! I'm amazed at how far we have come in just 12 months (even though Riley still doesn't have much more hair than last year!). Last year they were babies and this year they are little people with distinct personalities and opinions. They even sat in big church for the first time today, kinda. They made it through the music, but as soon as the message started we had to take them out. They were way to squirmy. Luckily, there are big tvs out in the hallway, so we watched the message out there with all of the other families with small children that didn't get into Waumba Land. We got to church about 10 minutes before the service started and their room was already full. Note to self - get there early or miss out on the message. It was quite difficult to focus while watching after 2 children. At one point we looked over and Riley had my phone up to her ear and she was carrying on a full conversation. It made us all laugh out loud!
After church, we got a "picnic" from Souper Jenny - one of my favorite lunch restaurants in Buckhead and took it to Gramma's for a picnic on the porch. It was a great meal followed by a great nap! Later this afternoon we went to Barefoot in the Park in downtown Duluth and watched Gramma's choir sing. They did a great job! It started to rain, so we headed into a huge tent they had set up. We could still hear and see her, so it was perfect! When the choir came out - Riley immediately saw Gramma and tried to rush the stage! She and Ryan were both waving and I know that made Gramma very proud. We had to keep Riley away from the stage stairs several times. We ended the night at my request at La Parilla for my mexican food fix. It's been a while since we've been there and it tasted so good!
Earlier this week we went next door for a cinco de mayo dinner. They loved the "mexican roll ups" we made for them. It was a great taco night for all of us. On Wednesday, both Riley and Ryan fell at school and banged up their faces. The photos are in the link below. Neither one seemed phased by it, but they left some pretty bad marks. Yesterday, they had swim lessons in the morning and LOVED the water this time. They only fussed when we first got in, but after that there were lots of giggles and smiles! They went under several times and even jumped off the side of the pool (standing up) 3 times each! After nap, we went to the zoo with our friends, Joy, Avery and Margaret! We all had a great time. There was a great chance for rain, but it never rained. I think that scared a lot of people away, so it wasn't crowded and it wasn't too hot. They loved seeing all the animals and pointing at new things. They played on the playground and rode the train. I reminded them that they rode with me last year when they were about 3-4 months old! Much different experience this time. We brought the camera, but realized we didn't put the battery back in after charging it, so no photos, but I took a lot of video. I will put together a movie and share it with you once it's finished.
All in all - a very fun weekend. I am one proud and pooped mama of 2 amazing children! Have a great week!
Web Albums Added:
http://picasaweb.google.com/hutchinson.heidi/20090505CincoDeMayo#
http://picasaweb.google.com/hutchinson.heidi/20090506BooBooS#
http://picasaweb.google.com/hutchinson.heidi/20090510MotherSDay#
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