Busy-ness.

Towards the end of April we made a quick temple trip down to Raleigh, NC. We love the D.C. temple, and had a hard time deciding which one to go to, but we were glad we picked Raleigh. The traffic was SO much calmer, and it was so beautiful down there. It was our first time staying in a hotel all in a single room (if we do hotels, we've generally tried to find some kind of suite on Priceline or something so there's a better chance of everyone sleeping). When we walking in, Reilly said, "Why is the room so small?" It wasn't really that small, as hotels go, but I guess we've been spoiled. All sleeping in one room together was a bit of an adventure for us, but it worked out. I know, poor us. We really do have super light sleepers, (including me) even though they've done a lot of room sharing and are all pretty close in age. I think I've lost about 5 years of my life already (stressing) because of this...

Waiting for Mom outside the temple

A few days later, because the kids had been asking for weeks, I finally too them back to the Children's Museum in Portsmouth. It was only my second time taking all 3 by myself, and I only lost Katy once. In my defense, about 10 minutes after we arrived, several elementary classes arrived as well, so it was a little busy. (Though not nearly as busy as I've seen it a few other times) The kids had fun, as usual, and I was grateful for our membership (Thanks, Mom & Dad) so I never feel guilty only going for 1.5 to 2 hours, and then calling it a day, even if we haven't played with everything. Trying to keep track of three busy kiddos is a little crazy in a place like that!

I don't want to think about what germs may or may not be lurking on
that box. I don't think Reilly should be a cashier...

The weather's been back and forth a lot the last several weeks, with some really hot days, and some kind of chilly or wet ones. We haven't gone to the beach anymore lately, but in the next week or two I hope to go again. The kids have been spending a lot of time playing with their toys (Littlest Pet Shops, Playdough, games like Candyland and Pictureka - Disney edition, etc.) which means a lot of mess, and noise. They have a lot of imagination and a little too much energy some days. They've also been spending a LARGE part of some days with Legos, which is great, but the pick-up is killing me. I need to get my sewing machine out and try to make something like this: http://www.dailygrommet.com/products/lay-n-go-activity-clean-up-mat

Katy with the Minnie Mouse Daddy brought her from Orlando. She loves it!

Playing with their Schleich animals. (And a Peter Pan set)

Jeremy having fun with his camera

Sacked out. She always has about 6 friends in her bed.