Good times!

This week was a bit relaxed. We played with Gwynn's friends, Gwynn & Payton got to see some little baby chicks, a visit to McDonalds on one of our many rainy days and on Friday we went to the Zoo. Payton loves the Zoo just as much as Gwynn. Gwynn has loved painting everyday...Charlie helped her a bit when he got home from work on Saturday.

Charlie and Gwynn being silly!

All smiles! My two water babies!
Gwynn checking out the big guy at the Zoo! He was swimming hot laps to say hi to Miss Gwynn.

The rest of the weekend was nice. Charlie worked both Saturday and Sunday in the morning. On Saturday when he came home he played with Gwynn and Payton. In the evening we went out to a very nice dinner with our friends Bri and Matt and then had dessert at Mint. It was very nice to have an adult night. Then on Sunday after Charlie came home from work he mapped out a 14 mile run for me and bought me some gel for my long run. After I came home from my run we relaxed a bit. Sarah came over in the afternoon and took Gwynn and Payton to the park with Charlie so I could relax. It was really nice. When they came back from the park we all had dinner dessert and the Sarah was off to Seattle. It was so nice to see her. Gwynn had a blast as always..she really wanted to go home with Sarah! When Sarah was leaving Gwynn kept saying "Gwynn come too, Gwynn come too!". It was a good weekend!

A little about Miss Gwynn and P Dizzle....

Gwynn & Payton both enjoyed the jump house in Corvallis.

Gwynn went to her friend Johanna's birthday party at the Wilsonville bowling alley and really enjoyed herself. I defiantly think we will go back as a family it was very kid friendly. Gwynn has also been into dressing Payton up. I love this picture because I feel like he's saying..I am still Manly Mom with his little pose. He is such a happy little man and lets Gwynn do silly things to him. They both have really been playing well together.

Gwynn has been quite funny and busy as always. She received a Bob The Builder t-shirt from her great grandparents that she wears everyday and night. The only time I can get it off her is if it is wet or really, really dirty. The other day she refused to take it off to get into the bath. I didn't feel up for an argument or tears so I just stuck her in the bath t-shirt and all. It got a little wet and finally came off. She is wearing it as I type not to mention that she wore it all day took a bath and wanted to put it back on!

This last week was a hard long one. Gwynn and Payton both came down with a stomach bug. It hit Gwynn on Wednesday when we went down to Corvallis to visit cousin Beau and Auntie Tarah. We took the babies and Gwynn to a cool jump house. All the babies and Gwynn had a blast but I called it a day after Gwynn got sick. She was sad and wanted to keep playing but she was pretty sick so we headed home.

Charlie has also been putting in long hours at work on weekdays and weekends. I think we both feel like we are neglecting our home and yard but we both are so exhausted every night all we do is get the kids ready for bed and go to bed early. I have also been getting up very early to make sure I get my runs in before Charlie leaves for work. Its been hard but we both count our blessings that he has such an amazing job in this economy!

This past weekend Charlie had to work a lot so I took Miss Gwynn to the Children's Museum to use her year pass she got for her birthday. We had a blast of course she spent most her time at the Bob the Builder exhibit and wore her favorite t-shirt.

Our crazy little life!

Life has been a whirlwind lately in the past two weeks we have remodeled our bathroom, had many guests, Gwynn's big 3rd Birthday bash, Payton's 9 month celebration, fraud on our accounts, I started my process at getting into grad school, training for a marathon, Charlie almost got the unimog to start and a dinner party! Oh... and Gwynn gave me a little hair cut...or trim!

Gwynn's 3rd birthday was great! We had her birthday party at the Portland Children's Museum and all the kiddos had a blast. It was really great we had a little room where all the kids could have a snack and then they were free to play all day or until a melt down before a nap. Gwynn was spoiled rotten as usual and had a blast. She was so happy and excited to have her birthday at Bob the Builders as she refers to the Museum. She also got a Bob the Builder t shirt she wears almost every day with a skirt of course.

Payton and Gwynn both also had there doctors appointments. They both are developing at record breaking speed. The doctor did some pretty cool development tests on them both. The both are also growing well. Gwynn is finally out of the 25Th percent for weight and height and is now considered average for both weight and height. Payton is of course a big guy to us but he is about average also. Gwynn and Payton both had shots too. Gwynn didn't cry and wanted to watch her arm as she got her shots. Payton on the other hand screamed bloody murder and hated Charlie and I for about five minutes!

We also remodeled our bathroom and it looks amazing! Charlie worked very hard and I am so impressed with all his talents in this department. It's truly amazing how well everything came together.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

As usually life is busy but very good. Charlie is super busy at work working six two seven days a week. I continue to do makeup a bit on the weekends and watch little Cami two days a week. Gwynn is loving dance and doing wonderful. Payton is so busy speeding through the house getting into everything and anything he can. He and Gwynn have an energy level that increases with each month. Gwynn and Payton have also started to play together at times. Its so cute and melts my heart when Gwynn taps him on the head and talks gently to her little brother.

And on a side note...Gwynn has really been into giving mommy piggy tails lately. Yesterday she was giving me piggy tails and I felt a tug and it actually hurt. I said" aah"..and Charlie looks up and says... "she just cut your hair. " I looked down and she had cut about half an inch out of the back of my hair. All I could do was laugh! She then said "its OK mommy, its OK!" and rubbed my face!