Happy Day - December 30th

We aren't really talking about it, but it was a happy day. 

A picture is worth a thousand words anyway, so here are a few ...

Doggy Spa - December 29th

While we were in Ames, the dogs enjoyed their time at Clearview Pet Spa. 

 I don't think they really wanted to come home.

Max Turns 6 - December 28th

We had a very important party to get back home for Sunday afternoon.  Henry's best friend from his day care days turned 6!   Sam was very excited to be invited to Max's party too. 

Thanks for letting us help you celebrate your special day, Max!

(And of course we booked our Pump It Up birthday party as soon as we left)

Family Fun - December 27th

On our last day together, we decided a movie would be fun.  I took advantage of this RARE opportunity to divide off into a group and got to see a girl movie!  We saw Annie.  It was adorable.  Pa took a brief nap, but I'll agree that part of the film was a tad slow-moving.

After the movie, we let the kids enjoy their remaining time together playing games.  Sam picked out some gross ones for his Christmas list.  The girls were good sports to play such gross "boy" games.

 

Yoga, Birthdays, and Linc - December 26

I was interested in checking out a yoga class, but I HATE doing new things by myself.  So I talked my mother-in-law and sister-in-laws into going with me to warm yoga Friday morning.   It was certainly warm!   It was also a packed room.  23 people were there for the class.  It was an interesting experience.  I'm not sure I ever achieved a quiet mind, although staring at the thermostat that said it was 92 degrees in the room did leave me a bit speechless.

 After yoga, we went to Starbucks for coffee to recover.   I had a delicious cheese danish, which I didn't share with Jen. 

 After yoga, we went home and changed before heading to Hickory Park to celebrate Owen's birthday and Natalie's birthday.

 

Danielle had some plans to meet friends for dinner in Ames, so Linc came to hang out with us for a bit.  He REALLY liked Jess.

 

I attemped to help with a puzzle, but I gave up and went to bed!

Our family time together this week has sure flown by WAY too fast.