Weekend Warriors

We had such a nice weekend. I got to get out of the house on Friday night to celebrate one of my best friends, Sarah's, 30th birthday. Thanks to my sweet hubby, I've been spoiled rotten with girl time lately! I'm one lucky lady, THANK YOU CONOR!!

Sarah and Me

My best friends from grade school and high school!

(L to R)

Alicia, Katie, Jennifer,Tanya, Sarah and Me

On Saturday the kiddos and I spent the morning visiting my mom while Conor coached soccer. We met back at home and had a mellow afternoon, just the 6 of us. We slathered the kids and ourselves in sun block (water babies spf 50- EVERY hour), washed the car, ran through the sprinklers and cleaned out the garage. We played for hours. It was great just hanging out.

Soapy and Sunny!

Time to rinse!

Ally and Molly

Russell Man

Ally Boo Boo

Molly Moo Moo

Silly Libby

(that's not poop on her behind-it's a leaf, but i sure did check! Ha!)

"Please guys, just one group shot for mommy, PLEASE!"

(L to R)

Libs, Molly, Ally and Russ

Sunday (today) was a super fun day. The kids and I loaded up the car and headed out to Conor's championship soccer game. The weather was perfect and so was the crowd. Upon arrival we were joined by Uncle Dan (my youngest brother), Cousin Luke, Cousin Joey, Auntie Tanya and Auntie Sarah. With so many willing and helpful hands it was easy to have a BLAST! 

My second attempt at a group shot this weekend! 

I give up!

(L to R)

Libby, Molly, Ally and Russ

And the game begins...

-Conor's team is in white, he's second from the left.

The WILD Mr. Russell

Piggy back with Uncle Dan and Joey

-Russ and Ally

Ally LOVES her Uncle Dan

What is it with kids and dirt????

-Molly and Russ

Making mommy dizzy just watching!

THE BOYS!

Joey, Luke, Dan and his God Son, Russell

Auntie Sarah road up on her super cool beach cruiser! 

Half time= FREEDOM!

Auntie Tanya and her girls!

Libs and Auntie Sarah

*Happy 30th Birthday!*

Sweet Ally

Funny Libby

Molly and Mommy

Tanya and Libs

Ally and Sarah

Molly

Ohhh YES, we needed a bath when we got home!

We left the game, grabbed some dinner and put four very pooped peeps to bed. It was a great day and even better weekend had by all. Now, I'm off to bed!

Have a great week everyone! I hope to have some fun new adventures to share. 

Our Week In Pictures..

I've been a BIG blog slacker this week! So, I thought I would make up for it by doing a post in pictures!

We've kept busy and DRY this week playing around the house, breaking in new helmets, swimming our hearts out, holding newborn twins, walking the trails and loving on our new friend! Phew, it's been a great week!

For the kiddos' birthday, Grandma Deb and Papa John bought the kids brand new bike helmets! They loved the new gear and actually tried to sleep with them on the first night, pretty funny!

Safety first! 

Even when brushing your teeth.......

Those bathroom sinks can be DANGEROUS!

Libs, never far from her helmet!

"Knee pads.. nah, I like 'um better on my elbows!"

-Funny Ally

Molly wasn't a willing model with her helmet. However, she sure threw a fit when I wouldn't let her take it to bed with her! 

After a busy weekend we took it easy on Tuesday. The kids played, colored and jumped in the bounce house while mommy did some MAJOR house work! It was a mellow and great day.

Coloring in BIG KID undies!

Pooped out & having a little "quiet time" on top of the deflated bounce house.

"So mommy, think we might want to get dressed today?"

-OOPS!

On Wednesday I got to do something VERY cool! I dropped the kiddos off at Auntie Barb's to swim like fishes and left for a couple of hours. While I took a break from my little people, I got to help a WONDERFUL friend with hers. 

Our former physical therapist, Jenny, just gave birth to the most beautiful TWIN girls I have ever seen. They honestly look like dolls! I  got one heck of a wonderful baby fix.. and NO, Conor and I are NOT having anymore! But, I sure do love them! 

The AMAZING new mommy and me!

Little Jillian

Little Emily

Me and the girls

They are such sweet and good babies. My heart melted and I didn't want to leave. Jenny, I WILL be back and next time maybe you can take a little nap! Thank you so much for having me!

Auntie Barb, THANK YOU so much for taking our gang for a few hours. It was a really nice break for me and so great to spend some time with Jenny. The kids had a BLAST destroying your house! I love you!!  (Barb's pics to come- I forgot to get her memory card). 

This morning the kids and I talked my sister into going for a nice LONG walk with us. She brought her dog, Taylor and we hit the trails. I can't tell you how much I love living this close to the the river. There is something so free and beautiful about having deer right outside our door!

I'm not sure who is more interested in watching whom. 

Our stroller really is quiet a sight to be seen. ;)

Auntie Lou Lou and her babies

Ally LOVES Taylor so much!

Happy little Libs

Russell Man with the 'tude

When we got home the kids hit the sprinkler to cool off before heading inside. Of course they had to stop and hug a few trees and smell some roses along the way. 

Miss Mo Mo

Russ and Libs-stop to smell the roses

Love our planet!

When we arrived home we were greeted by our new friend, Birkely. She is an ADORABLE college student who has generously offered to watch the kiddos a few hours a week so I can have a little freedom and time to get things done. I was actually able to grab a shower and fold the laundry while she was here today! How cool is that?! She's been with us for the last few Thursdays and I think our little Russell man might be in love! I'm sure you'll be seeing much more of her as the weeks go on. I know we will all be super sad when the summer is over! 

Birkeley and her quads!

Learning new thing with our favorite new friend!

"Do you like my mask mommy? Bur- ka- lee helped me make it!"

- I love the way they say her name.. so cute!

It was a great day today and it's been a great week. I just put four very tired little peeps to bed. They are EXHAUSTED! 

I still can't believe that diapers are thing of the past... it's almost too good to be true.

Happy Friday everyone! Sending you our loves and hugs from quadville!