Family Time

We had a fabulous time together as a family today (mostly). The main reason for the outing was Pickle had to get blood drawn for the allergist. That was not so fun but thanks to making an appointment, went very quickly.

After the lab we all headed to Joann's for a few things. The boys had fun going around with dad looking at all sorts of stuff: wood toys, cake making supplies, puzzles and books. I am constantly amazed at how much they like Joann's.

Then we headed to lunch at Applebee's and had a nice time. The boys were super excited to be there and weren't too loud. Bacon played happily and quietly in his high-chair. Best of all no drinks were spilled, no one got covered in their lunch and no one got hurt. Tim and I had a nice lunch AND great conversation too!!! The boys were so good we didn't have to yell or be on damage control. It was really nice.

After a couple other stops our final destination was Cold Stone for ice cream. The boys loved that. Of course the first ice cream Pickle pointed at and said, "I want that green one mommy" was the pistachio flavored ice cream. However, due to his recent increase in "that will make me sick" knowledge he quickly chose another flavor: vanilla with chocolate sprinkles. And there wasn't really any screaming or crying about it either!!!

Now at home the older boys are happily playing board games on our bed. Bacon is alternating between roaming around the upstairs and creating chaos for Tim at the computer. He loves his dad and is "helping" him look stuff up on the Internet. It is quite cute to see him lunge at the computer screen, pointing and screaming with excitement over the pictures of trucks flashing by.  Happy little boys make a happy mommy!!