Weekend Wrap Up

We had a busy weekend, as usual, but it was fun.  Friday night we celebrated my mom's birthday.  Her birthday was actually last week, but she's been in Florida for a while, so it was our first opportunity to celebrate. 

Marmee with her present...

...and anytime Marmee goes out of town, Miles gets a present too...

Happy Birthday, Marmee!  We sure do love you.  We had to pretend to blow out candles since I couldn't find any...

Saturday morning, we went to the Lowe's Build & Grow workshop.  Darrin's sister tipped us off that it was fun, and it totally lived up.  It was just a quick, little project for him to complete.  They actually built a Claw Game. 

Each kid is given goggles and an apron.  They were out of aprons, so hopefully he'll be able to get one next time.  The kids earn patches for every project they complete.  Very well done by Lowes.  It's all totally free, which makes it even better.

Miles loved it. They do it every other week.  We will definitely be back.  His claw game & certificate... 

On Saturday afternoon, we went to the UTM basketball games. Miles was a little difficult during the games.  I think he was hot, hungry, and tired.  It was a bad combination.  We lasted until half time of the men's game & then it was time to go.  Colt, Miles, and Marissa...

We ran into some volleyball players on the way out....Madison, Michelle, and Colleen.  He was completely happy then.  I asked them where they were an hour ago???

On the way home, we decided to stop and eat at the Opera House, which is a nice restaurant in Martin.  We usually reserve it for special occasions, but since we had nothing to eat at home, and had a gift card, we just decided to go.  We've been wanting to take Miles anyway.  He's so much fun to take to places like this, b/c he eats like an adult. No kids menu for Miles...he had salmon & chose a salad for his side item. 

I don't mind ordering an adult entree for him, b/c he always eats as much, if not more, than I do.  He tends to eat adult food better than kids food anyway.   

Last night, all three of us were asleep by 8pm.  Unfortunately, I woke up around 11:30pm and proceeded to toss & turn all night long.  Darrin's been working today and I've had a productive day at home.  Miles got to play outside for a little while today too.  Now, I am just trying to make it until it's time for Miles to go to bed.  Yawn......