Girl's trip/Mama and Papa's house

This past weekend, me, Ashley, and Marla drove to Fayetteville to have a girl's weekend with our friends Adriana, Allison, and Marla S.  We have all been looking so forward to this little getaway!  It was like a mini-high school reunion!  I went to Dallas on Thursday and then we left Friday morning to go to Fayetteville.  Mama and Papa kept Pearce for me and I know they could not wait for us to get on the road!  Nathan and Charlotte got to "help" Mama and Papa take care of Pearce on Friday until Wayne got home from work.  All 3 of them play so well together and have so much fun together!

Uh Oh!  Someone snuck into the pantry and tried to get a Sprite!

We are on our way!  We had so much fun talking and reminiscing about high school!  Adriana has 4 cute, sweet kids.  The fourth is brand new and we all had fun taking turns holding him.  It was fun to play with them....and also fun to know that I was not going to have to get up with any kids :)  Sleeping in was fantastic!

The whole gang together.  These girls are the sweetest girls.  We decided we need to get together a LOT more often!

Me, Ashley, Allison, Marla S., Marla F., Adriana

We went out to dinner one night and it was the best dinner I have ever had.  I was quite the big spender on my dinner....$85.00!!!!!!!!  I wasn't even paying attention to prices....or drinks....or anything!  Oh well, totally worth it!!

 We came back Sunday and I spent one more night in Dallas.  We all had fun watching Pearce run around outside and play with the hose.  Mom and Dad said he always asked to go on the golf cart.  He can actually say golf cart!  One time, Mom was getting the vacuum out of the garage and when she went to close the door, there was Pearce sitting in the golf cart ready to go on a ride :)  Of course, Papa took him...again!

 

On one golf cart ride, Papa brought his fishing pole to try to catch a fish for Pearce....of course he did!  Pearce was very interested in it and even touched it!

Mom and Dad, thanks for watching Pearce for me while I had my girl's weekend.  Pearce always has fun with his Mama and Papa.  Hopefully you have recuperated by now!

Our weekend

Pops and Mimi came for a visit and we had a great time!  Pearce was such a show-off for them...it was funny!  I had the day to myself on Friday which I loved.  I went to see two new babies, had lunch with a friend, and then ended my day with a facial!  Pops and Mimi brought Pearce a few surprises that he loved....Mega Blocks, Cheese Puffs, and apple juice!  Saturday, Pops went with us to Gymboree.  We moved up to the level 4 class and it was just perfect for Pearce.  Lots of little "Pearce's" were running around!  He is no longer the bigger one and it was fun seeing all the different skills this class gets to work on.  After lunch Mimi and I got to do something so fun...laundry at a laundromat!  Our washer was broken and we had to get some laundry done, so she was my laundry buddy...thanks Edie!  Sunday, we tried out Gatti-Land.  It is similar to Chuck E. Cheese and Pearce loved it!  He was totally wiped out when we left.  

Pearce is really into books now.  He loves to be read to.  He even takes a book to bed with him and will "read" it and then lay down and go to sleep!

Cheese puffs!  

Pearce spoiled?  Nah :)

 Walking like a big boy to Gymboree!

Nothing like a popsicle on a hot summer day!

Riding the rides at Gatti-Land.  He really liked this fire truck!

He kept giving the horsey a kiss!

Annnnnd....we're out!  I love that I have a picture of Pearce sucking on his blankie....now he calls it "BB."  Pops and Mimi have their own car seat for Pearce which is so nice when they come or we go visit them!

No need to move Mimi....Otis is just fine laying on your lap!

    Thanks for coming Pops and Mimi!  We had such a fun time!

Our first Chuck E. Cheese adventure!

Last week, we took Pearce to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time!  We weren't sure if he would actually like it or be able to do anything, but GG was here visiting, so we wanted to do something fun...and indoors!  We invited Ridley and his parents to come along, too.  The boys had a GREAT time!  Pearce loved riding the little rides and playing some of the games!  He even liked the pizza.  Really, it was great just letting him walk around and explore.  We were all surprised at how big a hit it was.  I remember when it was Showbiz Pizza when I was little, and it was such a treat to go.  My little boy is going to have lots of trips to Chuck E. Cheese in his future!

 

4th of July!

We had such a fun 4th this year!  GG is here visiting, so we took her to the sprinkle park and met Christie and Ridley there.  I swear, when Christie goes back to work in August, I am going to be so sad!  She and I have been doing so much together since she is out for the summer.  The sprinkle park was lots of fun because it was smaller than the other ones we had gone to and Pearce had the best time just walking all over and getting wet!  We brought a little picnic too, so that was fun!  Pearce was sound asleep by the time we got out of the parking lot!  After a nap and bath, I dressed him in  his patriotic best.  Andy came over for burgers and dogs.  Chris ground his own meat and made the BEST hamburgers!  We let Pearce try his first hot dog....didn't like it too well.  He did enjoy the bun, though!  GG was in charge of bedtime and Andy, Chris, and I went to watch the Cedar Park fireworks.  It was a pretty good show!  I can't wait to take Pearce next year!  We found a great spot that had an open grassy area and lots of kids were running around playing.  I think Pearce will love it!

Love this face he makes when he gets mad about something!

My sweet, happy boy!