On Sunday I worked most of the day. In the afternoon, we went to the school Social Studies fair and then we went to the mall so I could get my hair cut and Steve took Caleb on the carousel. Then we went to Olive Garden. Originally we were supposed to meet our old neighbors there but they canceled on us, so we still went by ourselves.
On Monday, we went to the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory with Heidi and Grace. Heidi has lived on the Cape for several years and has never been there and we thought the kids would like the free chips (and so did I). It is a very quick self-guided tour through the factory and you can't take pictures of what they are doing, so we just got a picture at the beginning and the end.
After the potato chip factory, we headed over to Gymport so the kids could burn off some energy. They had fun jumping on the trampolines and playing in the ball pit.
I don't really remember what we did on Tuesday, except for swimming lessons that night. Caleb is still enjoying it, and I think he is getting more comfortable, so that is good.
On Wednesday, Caleb was with Grammy and I don't remember what they did either. But I know this picture is from that day.
On Thursday we went to the local Children's Museum in Mashpee for the first time (you would have thought we would have gone there before venturing to the Boston one, but no). It was a lot of fun, and Caleb had a great time. We went with Heidi and Grace and Heidi's husband Tony came with us because it was Heidi's birthday. It is one big room, but there are a lot of different stations and activities and it was a lot of fun. We will definitely be going back again soon!
Driving the boat
Shopping at the grocery store
This was a really cool thing. There were big fans blowing that would keep the beach balls up in the air and Caleb and Grace both loved it!
Of course we couldn't pass up the music room!
Mailing a letter
On Friday, Caleb was with Grammy in the morning and with Rissa and Josie in the afternoon. Now that he is napping again, Rissa doesn't even really have to be alone with him much because Josie gets there about 3:15, so it is good. Friday night we had supper at my parents' house because Aunt Toni and Uncle Terry had just gotten there for the weekend. So that was nice to spend some time with them. Caleb got a haircut from Wendy on Friday, which he desperately needed, so I was very happy about that!
Last Sabbath was a fun day, because some of our cousins came down for the weekend. Alison, Heath, Tyson & Westin, Shannon, Sean, Finley & Griffin were all down in time for church and lunch. We all had lunch at my parents' house, except my parents and Rad had to leave to go to a memorial service for the mother of one of their employees. After lunch, it started to get a little rowdy in the house, we we decided to take a trip down to Orleans to see the icebergs that everyone had been talking about for a few weeks. We weren't sure if they would still be big, but we thought we would give it a try. And we weren't disappointed. We went to Skaket Beach in Orleans, and it was really awesome. The Edwards family and Sean and Finley came with us and the kids really enjoyed themselves (Finley not as much as the boys). The kids were in boots, but not snow pants or anything, so they ended up getting soaked because they were falling in the snow and tramping through puddles. But, it was really cool to see the big chunks of ice.
Then we headed home to get dry clothes on and then back to my parents house for supper with the group. By then Aunt Sherrie & Uncle Kevin, Devin, Leigh, Mia, & Bode, and Aunt Melanie had arrived, so it was quite a crew! After supper we brought Caleb home for bed and the Edwards were coming to sleep at our house as well. Devin and Leigh and the kids and Rad came over for awhile to visit with us and then after they left, Steve, Alison, and I stayed up talking until after midnight.
On Sunday morning, we went out to breakfast at 10:00 at the Gourmet Brunch. Before that the boys just played in the playroom all together.
We had a nice breakfast, but since there were so many of us, it took forever! The kids were getting very restless, although Caleb did pretty good. After breakfast, we went back home for a little while and then the ladies headed to the big consignment sale at the Greek church. That was one of the main reasons for Alison and Shannon coming down, although it was just a good excuse to all get together.
We all did very well at the sale. Everyone got a lot of things and were happy with their purchases. I spent $88 and got 55 items (including books and puzzles), so I felt good about that. I got a lot of good things, mostly for Kaitlyn, because there were not as many clothes in Caleb's size. And of course I need a lot more for her.
While they were here, I gave Alison a cross stitch that I had just finished for Westin. I had said that I was retired, but I had really wanted to do one for Westin since Alison made Caleb a quilt, and he was the next one in line. I had a lot of fun doing the one for Levi, so I continued with one for Westin (and now I am working on one for Kaitlyn). Here is a picture of the finished product, although I should have gotten a picture of Alison and I holding it.
On Monday, we pretty much just did grocery shopping and laundry. Not a very fun day, but a productive one.
On Tuesday, we went to the library and then to Gymport again with Heidi and Grace.
Caleb was using this black knob as a microphone and then Grace imitated him, so it was pretty funny
Tuesday afternoon I was supposed to go get a prenatal massage that Steve had gotten me for Christmas at a 50% discount, but they called and canceled at the last minute because the therapist's son had a fever. So, we rescheduled for next week (on my birthday, which is nice). Because I was supposed to be at my massage, Steve was going to take Caleb to swimming lessons by himself, so I still stayed home even though I wasn't at my massage. It was nice to have the house to myself for a little while. Usually that only happens on Sundays when I am working, so this time I just relaxed and worked on my cross stitch for a little while.
On Wednesday Caleb was with Grammy and I have no idea what they did. All I know is Caleb said he had a donut with Grammy (a munchkin, I am pretty sure), so they must have been out doing errands and that was his reward. My mom was getting a new phone, so she didn't send me any pictures all day.
On Thursday, we did some shopping at Shaws, the Dollar Store, and Toys R Us, We got several new puzzles at the Dollar Store, because Caleb is really liking puzzles lately. I mean, of course I am the one doing them, but he likes to watch.
I actually paid the $0.50 to let him ride in this car at Toys R Us. Usually I just let him sit in it without paying, but I decided this time he needed to actually ride.
Thursday afternoon Jen and Levi came over for a little while and we had fun playing in the playroom. Caleb had a new music set and there were some things Levi could play with, so it was cute to see him get a little more involved.
Yesterday my mom had Caleb all day because Rissa was at music clinic and couldn't babysit. Then my mom had us all over for supper for waffles, so that was nice.
Here is one cute story before I close. We were singing Jesus Loves the Little Children and of course sang "Red and yellow, black and white" and then Caleb said "And green!"
Well, I guess that's about it. Here are a couple more pictures.
One of our new puzzles from the consignment sale - it is reversible so it is pretty cool
Caleb was hugging Steve's legs here, which was pretty funny
Going outside in the snow with Daddy
This is not a normal occurrence in our house - I don't even remember why he had no clothes on
All dressed up at Sabbath School
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