Free at last...

Thank God Almighty - we were FREE at last! 

We had our first free weekend since May 12 - and while we have thoroughly enjoyed every birthday, wedding, recital, reunion, mini meet and more - it was awesome to have nothing to do! 

(warning: picture overload)

So, like all good college town residents, we started our weekend on Thursday with our favorite meal of the week - "brinner" and then enjoyed a night at home playing with this cute baby...

I think it is impossible to spend too much time with those cheeks...

They just laid there next to her and giggled away and Landry just sat there and watched them roll over each other. 

They're still not used to sharing the spotlight.

;)

Friday night gets its own post because we tried a new restaurant in town that I think will be added to our favorite rotation. Brought back some fun memories for me that are worth sharing. 

Saturday morning the kids and I headed to the Children's Museum (pics on phone) while Ryan took care of some yard work. Then it was time for some long naps for all (yay!). Once everyone was awake and properly fed we met the Baileys for one of our favorite summer traditions - pizza at the pool! 

This was our first time swimming this summer and once I realized it, I was so sad. Radley had gotten so confident swimming last year so we've regressed a little. But I think he'll be back in the swing of things no time. (Note to self: swimming lessons)

Landry rocked it though and didn't mind being in the water at all!

Radley and Kayla went diving for sharks, sticks and princesses of course.

And this one. 

Well, she didn't even want to get near the water. But we aren't going to have kids that don't like water so I just handed her over to Ryan. 

Once she got a pair of "gawgles" like the big kids she was all smiles. 

(She got so brave that after we were all dry and heading out we looked up and she was trying to get back IN the pool. In 4 feet of water. ALONE. - Thanks for the quick reflexes Will).

Then it was off for snocones. JJ's is a pretty famous place in BCS and we had never tried them before.

Radley and Kayla each got rainbow snocones.

And Emmy and I shared my favorite combo - peach and banana.

Then we all headed home for the quickest bath to bed routine we've ever accomplished. 

Today meant church, Target and groceries.

We have kids that like to be on the go and kinda love Target and the grocery store. Radley was ready to get home today though so he could help Ryan finish his project in the yard.

Aren't they just adorable?

After everyone was up for naps it was time to finish up things in the yard...and look who decided to join us for the fun.

Yep.

A copperhead. 

Poor thing. He's in the place that copperheads go once their heads have been removed with a shovel. 

Poor guy.

To distract the kiddos from the, um, disposal of our new friend I pulled out the big guns... 

Oreos snack packs and...

big girl panties!! 

:)

These were a purchase at Target and she actually did pretty great! She had once accident and the rest of the time peed on the potty! 

Then it was time to get dinner ready.

It was a quick, easy and fun way to serve fish and get the kids involved! They were super excited to eat since they "helped". 

And I was super excited to eat because it was DELICIOUS! 

I know that was an incredibly long, picture heavy post. 

But - it was a wonderfully long, relaxing, enjoyable free weekend! 

Hope yours was too!