The perfect way to end the week and start the weekend…a picnic style play date! My friend came over with her little guy- dressed adorably in his red wings jersey (he was very quick to tell me all about the playoffs for Stanley Cup). The boys played so well together. So well, she and I had a nice time catching up. After we played at the house, we hung out at the park and then came back and had ice cream. When they left, the boys actually walked themselves up to their beds to nap. Ha! Every play date should be as fun and stress free!
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Tigers, Zebras and Photogs!
I packed up the kids and headed to pick up our friend after she got off work today at 1PM. Our mission was to explore with our cameras with the boys in tow at Como. I wasn’t too sure how they would do, being that normally, they are napping by then. Nishad was a little confused when we pulled up to his school. ha,ha. I think he thought vacation was over!
The boys were such troopers! And, occasionally, they even were our little models. (Of course!) My favorite shoots came from the most colorful flamingos- YES! Flamingo’s in Minnesota…
FMSC
When you think about what our body really needs to sustain life, it’s hard not to feel like we live in a gluttonous society. In a day and age of abundant grocery stores, gourmet recipes and “Food Network” we often forget about all those that do without. I simply think about the amount of food we toss in our household alone, on a daily basis and cringe. Food is so readily available- our children have forgotten what tables are for. Now it’s common to “eat on the go.” Sure, have a snack in the car. Eat standing up. When food is available, or offered, do we eat it because we are hungry? Or do we eat it because it’s there? One of my pet peeves is eating in front of a tv. You’re not consciously aware of what you are consuming. I was guilty of this growing-up, however, I’m glad to break that cycle with my kiddos.
I had the opportunity to volunteer with my friend, MB, and her friends and family last night at Feed My Starving Children. Ashish went before, so I was excited to go this time. Such pressure to seal bags- all for a great cause though! It’s only for adults, so the kiddos stayed home with Daddy.
MB also shared the most exciting news with me complete with a picture!! Baby Kalegeta (which means “the Lord’s word”) will be coming from from Africa in August!! He’s just gorgeous! Already 1 month old and destine to be in MB’s arms. I can’t wait to meet him. For now I must get on the ball with helping MB prepare in any way that I can. Adoption is one of the most unselfish things you can do. What an amazing couple.
Best Buddies
Now that school is out, it’s time to mark the occasion with some summer fun at Elm Creek with the three J’s! We meet at the playground. The boys loved the big slide and being able to have such a large perimeter to explore. Hopefully, in the coming weeks, it will warm up so we can take a dip in the water at the beach too!Mama J and I need a play date of our own as we spend the majority of the time chasing our boys– we take turns following the younger two or the older two (as they are always going in opposite directions it seems!). After we had a picnic and took a nature walk. We can’t wait until next week!! We look forward to our weekly dose of J’s!
Summer Vacation!
Animals, rides, flowers and a picnic lunch…what better way to kick off summer vacation?! I am ecstatic to have my baby, Nishad, back in the mornings with me! Nishad and Tiger loved seeing the lions and bunders so close- and outside! We even ran into Nishad’s best friend, Joseph! Joseph and Nishad were just destine to be pals.
After a perfect day at Como, we took a long bike ride when Daddy got home. Nishad lasted the first 2 miles before joining Tiger in the trailer. Ashish rode home while carrying Nishad’s bike. YAY FOR DADDY!! 🙂