Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wuv Ewe
Last night Dan and I were putting Luke and Olivia to bed. It's was Dan's night to put Luke in bed, so I was giving him his good night kisses and telling him I love him before I took Olivia to her room. He looked at me, smiled and said "wuv ewe." I almost cried...sweetest words ever (along with momma and dadda)! Then we said it again and he said it again. He did it again tonight, and it is so cute. Luke-what a lil' sweetheart!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Fun times with mommy and daddy
Here is a pic of Luke, Olivia and me at Latta Plantation and of Dan and Luke at our neighborhood playground:
Friday, September 16, 2011
A new career
It's hard to believe I am already starting to think about Luke and Olivia's 2nd birthday. Didn't we just have their first birthday last week?
It's also time for me to start thinking about what I want to do regarding returning to work. I have been beyond blessed to be able to stay home these past (almost) 22 months with L and O. Initially, I was going to stay home for about 2 years and return to sales. However, after much discussion, we decided it would be best if I did something that didn't require travel. Dan has to travel so much for his job, and there is a chance we would need to be gone at the same time. This possibility just wasn't a good option for our family.
Plan B. I have thought for months and months about what I would like to do, and I considered several different options. Meanwhile, I was becoming very passionate about something that initially started as a hobby-photography. Not long after Luke and Olivia were born, we got a DSLR camera and I got interested in taking pictures. With my two adorable subjects, there was always a great photo op waiting! I took a few classes and spent countless hours photographing objects in different lighting, etc.
To make a long story short, my new career is born:
www.threelovesphotography.com
For me and our family, it's the perfect career for me. It allows me to be creative, meet lots of great people, use my mind, work flexible hours, and best of all...do something I absolutely love! I still have so much to learn, but it has been fun so far. I hope to try it for a few years, and once Luke and Olivia start school we will reevaluate things and see what lies ahead. Until then, say "cheese" =)
It's also time for me to start thinking about what I want to do regarding returning to work. I have been beyond blessed to be able to stay home these past (almost) 22 months with L and O. Initially, I was going to stay home for about 2 years and return to sales. However, after much discussion, we decided it would be best if I did something that didn't require travel. Dan has to travel so much for his job, and there is a chance we would need to be gone at the same time. This possibility just wasn't a good option for our family.
Plan B. I have thought for months and months about what I would like to do, and I considered several different options. Meanwhile, I was becoming very passionate about something that initially started as a hobby-photography. Not long after Luke and Olivia were born, we got a DSLR camera and I got interested in taking pictures. With my two adorable subjects, there was always a great photo op waiting! I took a few classes and spent countless hours photographing objects in different lighting, etc.
To make a long story short, my new career is born:
www.threelovesphotography.com
For me and our family, it's the perfect career for me. It allows me to be creative, meet lots of great people, use my mind, work flexible hours, and best of all...do something I absolutely love! I still have so much to learn, but it has been fun so far. I hope to try it for a few years, and once Luke and Olivia start school we will reevaluate things and see what lies ahead. Until then, say "cheese" =)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Fun with Oma and Opa
This past weekend we went to Oma and Opa's time share at Lake Hartwell, which is at the border of the SC/GA state line. We left Friday night around 8pm, just in time for Luke and Olivia to go to sleep. Our hopes were we could make the 2 1/2 hr drive without stopping. Thankfully Oma and Opa had the pack n plays all set up for our arrival, so we when got there around 10:30pm all we had to do was unload a few bags and put the babies right in bed. Smooth sailing!
Saturday we went to a huge flea market called the Jockey Lot in Anderson, SC. We enjoyed walking around and the babies loved checking out all of the junk for sale. After lunch and naps, Dan and I went to the outdoor pool. Luke had fun pouring water out of his mustard bottle while Olivia preferred to jump into the water. Dan's favorite game was "let's see how high L and O can fly." As you can see in the pics, they got some air! Sunday was pretty low key and included an ant following field trip around the trails. Monday and Tuesday Dan, Opa, and myself played golf (9 holes Monday and 18 on Tuesday) while Oma watched Luke and Olivia. After naps (daddy included), we either swam in the indoor pool, played at the outdoor playground, or went on more field trips that included lots of bug following. We were going to come home Tuesday night, but didn't get the car packed in time.
Wednesday morning we all got up pretty early and got the car loaded. There was another flea market on the way out of town, so we all stopped by there for awhile. It was pretty interesting because the stroller was packed. Luke and Olivia were troopers and walked/were carried for almost 3 hours. Olivia did LOTS of walking and I know her little legs were worn out. After a quick lunch, we headed for home while L and O napped in the car. As you can see in the pictures, they were both happy to be home and back in their chairs.
Saturday we went to a huge flea market called the Jockey Lot in Anderson, SC. We enjoyed walking around and the babies loved checking out all of the junk for sale. After lunch and naps, Dan and I went to the outdoor pool. Luke had fun pouring water out of his mustard bottle while Olivia preferred to jump into the water. Dan's favorite game was "let's see how high L and O can fly." As you can see in the pics, they got some air! Sunday was pretty low key and included an ant following field trip around the trails. Monday and Tuesday Dan, Opa, and myself played golf (9 holes Monday and 18 on Tuesday) while Oma watched Luke and Olivia. After naps (daddy included), we either swam in the indoor pool, played at the outdoor playground, or went on more field trips that included lots of bug following. We were going to come home Tuesday night, but didn't get the car packed in time.
Wednesday morning we all got up pretty early and got the car loaded. There was another flea market on the way out of town, so we all stopped by there for awhile. It was pretty interesting because the stroller was packed. Luke and Olivia were troopers and walked/were carried for almost 3 hours. Olivia did LOTS of walking and I know her little legs were worn out. After a quick lunch, we headed for home while L and O napped in the car. As you can see in the pictures, they were both happy to be home and back in their chairs.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A whole new world
The time has finally come to turn Luke and Olivia's carseats into their forward facing position. We have been waiting until Olivia hit 20 pounds (she is barely there),and thought we would wait until their 2nd birthday before we turned them. But we noticed lately Luke is getting just a little too tall to be rear facing anymore, and we weren't about to turn one carseat and not the other!
Wow, what a whole new world...for them and for us! We can now talk about stoplights and oncoming traffic. They seem to be a lot happier with their new viewpoint, and I love being able to communicate with them easier. It's also lots easier to hand them a dropped toy, but only when the car is fully stopped, of course! =)
Before:
After pics soon.....
Wow, what a whole new world...for them and for us! We can now talk about stoplights and oncoming traffic. They seem to be a lot happier with their new viewpoint, and I love being able to communicate with them easier. It's also lots easier to hand them a dropped toy, but only when the car is fully stopped, of course! =)
Before:
After pics soon.....
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Take us out to the ballgame!
This past Saturday night we joined some friends and neighbors at the Charlotte Knights game, which was also Luke and Olivia's first time at a ballpark. Dan was SO excited to take them to a baseball game, and as luck would have it the Knights were playing against the Gwinnette Braves...perfect!
It only took us about 30 minutes to get to the field, which is located in Fort Mill, SC. We arrived about 45 minutes before game time, which gave us a little bit of time to explore. Luke and Olivia loved seeing all of the people, but they really loved putting the seats up and down and up and down and up and down and up, well, you get the point! They also loved eating fresh, hot greasy french fries-a ballpark staple. Luke sat on Dan's lap for awhile so he could tell him all about the game, while Olivia was content to play with her friends and walk around.
It was a nice but very muggy night (as you can see from their sweaty little faces), and L and O hung in there until about 9:30pm. We were hoping we could make it to the post game fireworks, but they didn't start until 10:15pm, which was well past their normal 8pm bedtime. We had a great time and look forward to more games in the future.
It only took us about 30 minutes to get to the field, which is located in Fort Mill, SC. We arrived about 45 minutes before game time, which gave us a little bit of time to explore. Luke and Olivia loved seeing all of the people, but they really loved putting the seats up and down and up and down and up and down and up, well, you get the point! They also loved eating fresh, hot greasy french fries-a ballpark staple. Luke sat on Dan's lap for awhile so he could tell him all about the game, while Olivia was content to play with her friends and walk around.
It was a nice but very muggy night (as you can see from their sweaty little faces), and L and O hung in there until about 9:30pm. We were hoping we could make it to the post game fireworks, but they didn't start until 10:15pm, which was well past their normal 8pm bedtime. We had a great time and look forward to more games in the future.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Consignment Sale Weekend
This past weekend was the Moms of Multiples consignment sale. I look forward to their sale every season as a chance to get stocked up on clothes, shoes, and toys for Luke and Olivia. As a member of CMOM'S, I was able to shop early and go Friday night. I arrived at about 5pm and didn't go home until about 10:45pm. Dan did great at taking care of Luke and Olivia all by himself during the dinnertime/bathtime routine. Thanks, babe!
I found lots of great things, including 2 Cozy Coupe cars and 2 tricycles (for Christmas). I also got snow suits, snow shoes, jackets, lots of clothes, and a few new puzzle toys. On Saturday, I had 3 friends that wanted to check out the 1/2 price sale, so I joined them on their bargain hunting adventure while Luke napped (Olivia decided not to nap on Saturday). We went to 2 sales, including the CMOM sale and I found a few more things at half off. Overall, it was a very productive, albeit slightly expensive, weekend.
Check out Luke and Olivia enjoying their new rides:
I found lots of great things, including 2 Cozy Coupe cars and 2 tricycles (for Christmas). I also got snow suits, snow shoes, jackets, lots of clothes, and a few new puzzle toys. On Saturday, I had 3 friends that wanted to check out the 1/2 price sale, so I joined them on their bargain hunting adventure while Luke napped (Olivia decided not to nap on Saturday). We went to 2 sales, including the CMOM sale and I found a few more things at half off. Overall, it was a very productive, albeit slightly expensive, weekend.
Check out Luke and Olivia enjoying their new rides:
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Our little Picasso's
Luke and Olivia had some fun with washable paints before bathtime recently. Notice that Olivia is covered in paint practically from head to toe. Now notice that Luke isn't covered in paint at all. So telling of their little personalities. Twins by birth only...=)
What a day
Olivia has had a little bit of yellow drainage coming from her nose for several days now. We know she is cutting her 2 year molars (top left) so I wasn't sure if the drainage was just from teething or from an ear infection. I decided to take her to the doctor just to be sure and luckily no ear infection. She does, however, have a virus in her throat as the doctor saw some irritation. She told us to watch it for several days and make sure she doesn't develop a sinus infection. Otherwise, we can give her some Tylenol/Motrin if she seems to have some discomfort. Dr. Semple also checked Luke for an ear infection and he was ok.
After the doctor, I met Meredith, Lilah and some other friends at Chick Fil A for playtime. Luke and Olivia were playing while I put the highchairs away. After only about 10 minutes of playing, my friend Anna told me Olivia had fallen and cut her lip. Well, it scared me to death when I first saw her because of all of the blood. I couldn't really tell if her tooth had gone all the way through her lip or if she had just bit her lip from both sides. I called the doctor (which is thankfully across the street) and they told me to bring her in. Nothing like 2 trips to the doctor by myself in one day!
Dr. Semple took a look and said she could probably use 1 stitch, but no one in the office did stitches anymore. She said we could do Dermabond, but because of the location it probably wouldn't work. Our only option was to take her to the ER and sedate her. This would be very stressful for everyone and expose her to lots of cooties as well. I called Dan and asked him to meet me at the office so we could decide together what to do.
We thought Olivia would be ok without a stitch, but we wanted to get a second opinion just to be sure. We took her to the urgent care across the street and the PA said she could do without a stitch. The cut was very small and the trauma vs benefit wasn't worth it.
So we headed for home and gave her some Motrin and lots of kisses. She seems no worse for wear and went right back to playing just like her normal self. Kids are so resilient!
After the doctor, I met Meredith, Lilah and some other friends at Chick Fil A for playtime. Luke and Olivia were playing while I put the highchairs away. After only about 10 minutes of playing, my friend Anna told me Olivia had fallen and cut her lip. Well, it scared me to death when I first saw her because of all of the blood. I couldn't really tell if her tooth had gone all the way through her lip or if she had just bit her lip from both sides. I called the doctor (which is thankfully across the street) and they told me to bring her in. Nothing like 2 trips to the doctor by myself in one day!
Dr. Semple took a look and said she could probably use 1 stitch, but no one in the office did stitches anymore. She said we could do Dermabond, but because of the location it probably wouldn't work. Our only option was to take her to the ER and sedate her. This would be very stressful for everyone and expose her to lots of cooties as well. I called Dan and asked him to meet me at the office so we could decide together what to do.
We thought Olivia would be ok without a stitch, but we wanted to get a second opinion just to be sure. We took her to the urgent care across the street and the PA said she could do without a stitch. The cut was very small and the trauma vs benefit wasn't worth it.
So we headed for home and gave her some Motrin and lots of kisses. She seems no worse for wear and went right back to playing just like her normal self. Kids are so resilient!
Monday, August 1, 2011
20 Months old
Today is a small milestone for Luke and Olivia. They are 20 months old. Pretty soon their ages will be measured in years and not months, and that is just unbelievable to me. I would love to freeze time because this is such a fun age (aside from the teething!), but each age holds its own fun for sure.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Changes over the past few months
Our babies are becoming toddlers oh so quickly. There have been lots of changes since Luke and Olivia turned one.
One of the biggest changes has been in their language development, especially over the past few weeks. Olivia now says ball (all of the time!) momma, dadda, cheese, fish, rock, block, Lilah, Tyler, PauPaw, sweet, frog, ice, sing, woof woof, owl, bye bye, hey, out, hot, down, nite nite, ouch, see, please, and our favorite...poop! Luke will say ball (all of the time!) please, bye bye, mom, dad, cheese, Tyler, ice, woof woof, hot, bye bye, nite night, and see. They can also say more, eat and all done in sign language.
We are working on learning colors and they are great at stacking things. They absolutely love to play with balls and are fearless at the playground.
Luke and Olivia pretty much eat what we eat now, that is, when they choose to eat. Luke is going through a picky phase and isn't quite the great eater he was 6 mths ago. Olivia is a pretty good eater and is willing to try almost anything. Luke is all about looks and texture and isn't as willing to try anything if he doesn't like the look of it (forget about anything green). They love their milk and can't get enough blueberries. They go to the pantry or highchairs when they are hungry.
They are getting their incisor teeth now. Luke is still slow to cut teeth and he has 3 teeth on the verge of coming through. His bottom left just broke through the gum. Olivia has 3 incisors through her gums and her last one should be through soon.
Bathtime is one of their favorite times of day. After dinner and before bathtime, Luke and Olivia have the best time playing. We are always surprised at how much energy they have since it is the end of the day, but most days it is some of their happiest times. They know after they brush their teeth it is time for a bath, storytime and bedtime around 8pm. They are fantastic at falling asleep on their own and no longer need to be rocked or soothed to fall asleep. They do still take their pacis in the crib only and we will be working on weaning them soon. They give us and each other hugs before night night and it's the cutest thing.
We are lucky that Luke and Olivia are typically great nappers. They are happy to go to bed and love to lay in their cribs. They have moved their daily sleep/eat schedule dramatically over the past few weeks. They used to nap from about 11:30am-1:30pm and eat lunch once they woke up. Now they eat lunch around noon and nap from about 1pm-3pm. This schedule works a lot better because we can do more fun outdoor activities in the morning and they sleep during the hottest part of the day.
Luke and Olivia have become very good friends with Lilah, Tyler and Sean over the past few months, and they recognize them when they seem them now. It is so cute to see their excitement at seeing their friends.
It is crazy to think Luke and Olivia are closer to being two years old than one year old, but the past few months have been some of our best ever. This has been such a fun age and I'm so thankful I am able to spend so much time seeing them learn each day. As they say, the days are long but the weeks are short and I believe that with all of my heart. I look forward to what the next 6 months hold for us.
One of the biggest changes has been in their language development, especially over the past few weeks. Olivia now says ball (all of the time!) momma, dadda, cheese, fish, rock, block, Lilah, Tyler, PauPaw, sweet, frog, ice, sing, woof woof, owl, bye bye, hey, out, hot, down, nite nite, ouch, see, please, and our favorite...poop! Luke will say ball (all of the time!) please, bye bye, mom, dad, cheese, Tyler, ice, woof woof, hot, bye bye, nite night, and see. They can also say more, eat and all done in sign language.
We are working on learning colors and they are great at stacking things. They absolutely love to play with balls and are fearless at the playground.
Luke and Olivia pretty much eat what we eat now, that is, when they choose to eat. Luke is going through a picky phase and isn't quite the great eater he was 6 mths ago. Olivia is a pretty good eater and is willing to try almost anything. Luke is all about looks and texture and isn't as willing to try anything if he doesn't like the look of it (forget about anything green). They love their milk and can't get enough blueberries. They go to the pantry or highchairs when they are hungry.
They are getting their incisor teeth now. Luke is still slow to cut teeth and he has 3 teeth on the verge of coming through. His bottom left just broke through the gum. Olivia has 3 incisors through her gums and her last one should be through soon.
Bathtime is one of their favorite times of day. After dinner and before bathtime, Luke and Olivia have the best time playing. We are always surprised at how much energy they have since it is the end of the day, but most days it is some of their happiest times. They know after they brush their teeth it is time for a bath, storytime and bedtime around 8pm. They are fantastic at falling asleep on their own and no longer need to be rocked or soothed to fall asleep. They do still take their pacis in the crib only and we will be working on weaning them soon. They give us and each other hugs before night night and it's the cutest thing.
We are lucky that Luke and Olivia are typically great nappers. They are happy to go to bed and love to lay in their cribs. They have moved their daily sleep/eat schedule dramatically over the past few weeks. They used to nap from about 11:30am-1:30pm and eat lunch once they woke up. Now they eat lunch around noon and nap from about 1pm-3pm. This schedule works a lot better because we can do more fun outdoor activities in the morning and they sleep during the hottest part of the day.
Luke and Olivia have become very good friends with Lilah, Tyler and Sean over the past few months, and they recognize them when they seem them now. It is so cute to see their excitement at seeing their friends.
It is crazy to think Luke and Olivia are closer to being two years old than one year old, but the past few months have been some of our best ever. This has been such a fun age and I'm so thankful I am able to spend so much time seeing them learn each day. As they say, the days are long but the weeks are short and I believe that with all of my heart. I look forward to what the next 6 months hold for us.
A camping we will go
This past Thursday-Sunday we went camping with MauMaw and PauPaw in Pigeon Forge, TN. Luckily we were in an air conditioned camper because boy, was it HOT!
We haven't traveled with Luke and Olivia in several months, and Dan and I debated about when would be the best time to leave in order to minimize any squirming in the car. We left about 10am, with the hopes they would stay awake for awhile and then doze off for their usual morning nap. Once they woke up, we would stop for lunch and then be really close to our destination. This plan worked great, except for the fact it took us FIFTY miles to find a place to stop for lunch. Crankiness ensued but not for very long and Luke and Olivia happily got out of the car to play at McDonald's for a few minutes.
We spent most of Thursday just getting unpacked and settled in. Friday morning after a home cooked breakfast (yummy!) we headed off to do some shopping at the local outlets. Shopping is so much different than it used to be, as any parent can tell you. Not only is it more difficult to navigate the aisles with a stroller, the stores we shop in have totally changed as well. I have traded Coach for Children's Place and Ann Taylor for Gymboree. We found a few things, took a couple of rides on a mini carousel, and then headed off to lunch. We were hopeful Luke and Olivia would take an afternoon nap, and we were 50% correct. Luke snoozed for a bit while Olivia was having nothing of it. We learned during our trip she is definitely a creature of habit and doesn't like her surroundings for sleep altered a bit! So we gave up and kept her entertained while MauMaw, PauPaw and Luke napped. Once they woke up, we tried to play outside for a bit but it was just too hot. So we indoors to a small area of stores and had ice cream. Yum!
Saturday we decided to tackle a flea market that was about 30 minutes from the campsite. Thankfully a lot of the area was indoors so we could walk around without melting. Not long after arriving, we spotted these little guitars with several buttons on them that sang "Old MacDonald" and various other tunes. We were quite the site with our bright orange double stroller and two VERY loud guitars. We should have put out a donation jar for all of the comments we received; we could pay for their college!
No nap for Luke or Olivia Saturday afternoon so off to McDonald's for more ice cream. We thought they would have a little indoor play area, but no luck. They had fun playing on a little ledge and sitting in various chairs. We are always amazed at how they can be entertained with just nothing.
Sunday we thought it would be nice to head about 5 miles up the road to Gatlinburg and check out the shops and possibly visit the aquarium. It is a really beautiful area and reminiscent of Helen, Ga. We walked around for a bit and went to Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. Luke and Olivia were more interested in watching the music videos on TV than they were in eating. After lunch, we decided to check out the aquarium. Apparently everyone had the same thoughts as us because the place was PACKED! Olivia was so excited and wanted to run all over the place. She learned to say "fish" and kept saying it again and again. Luke was just mesmerized by all of the animals and loved seeing the fish swim around. He definitely preferred the smaller fish and got a little nervous when the sharks swam around him. Who can blame him! It was so much fun to see their little faces light up at seeing all of the new things.
No nap AGAIN for Luke and Olivia (do you see a trend here?) so back to the small set of outlets for some indoor walking. It was just too hot to have them outside. We headed back to the campsite for dinner and to pack up for our trip home. We left about 8pm so Luke and Olivia could sleep most of the trip home. Olivia fell asleep after about 15 minutes, and Luke was asleep after about 5 minutes. Unfortunately, he didn't stay asleep and woke up every 5-10 minutes the entire way home. Whew =( I had to climb into the back seat and wedge myself in between the 2 carseats. Times like these I wish we had a minivan. We got home just a little before midnight and both babies stayed asleep as we put them in their cribs. We got the "must haves" out of the car (cooler items and high chairs) and crashed.
We had a really good time and packed a lot into 4 days. It is always nice to get away, but it is always nice to be home back into our normal routine (ie naptime!), too.
We haven't traveled with Luke and Olivia in several months, and Dan and I debated about when would be the best time to leave in order to minimize any squirming in the car. We left about 10am, with the hopes they would stay awake for awhile and then doze off for their usual morning nap. Once they woke up, we would stop for lunch and then be really close to our destination. This plan worked great, except for the fact it took us FIFTY miles to find a place to stop for lunch. Crankiness ensued but not for very long and Luke and Olivia happily got out of the car to play at McDonald's for a few minutes.
We spent most of Thursday just getting unpacked and settled in. Friday morning after a home cooked breakfast (yummy!) we headed off to do some shopping at the local outlets. Shopping is so much different than it used to be, as any parent can tell you. Not only is it more difficult to navigate the aisles with a stroller, the stores we shop in have totally changed as well. I have traded Coach for Children's Place and Ann Taylor for Gymboree. We found a few things, took a couple of rides on a mini carousel, and then headed off to lunch. We were hopeful Luke and Olivia would take an afternoon nap, and we were 50% correct. Luke snoozed for a bit while Olivia was having nothing of it. We learned during our trip she is definitely a creature of habit and doesn't like her surroundings for sleep altered a bit! So we gave up and kept her entertained while MauMaw, PauPaw and Luke napped. Once they woke up, we tried to play outside for a bit but it was just too hot. So we indoors to a small area of stores and had ice cream. Yum!
Saturday we decided to tackle a flea market that was about 30 minutes from the campsite. Thankfully a lot of the area was indoors so we could walk around without melting. Not long after arriving, we spotted these little guitars with several buttons on them that sang "Old MacDonald" and various other tunes. We were quite the site with our bright orange double stroller and two VERY loud guitars. We should have put out a donation jar for all of the comments we received; we could pay for their college!
No nap for Luke or Olivia Saturday afternoon so off to McDonald's for more ice cream. We thought they would have a little indoor play area, but no luck. They had fun playing on a little ledge and sitting in various chairs. We are always amazed at how they can be entertained with just nothing.
Sunday we thought it would be nice to head about 5 miles up the road to Gatlinburg and check out the shops and possibly visit the aquarium. It is a really beautiful area and reminiscent of Helen, Ga. We walked around for a bit and went to Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. Luke and Olivia were more interested in watching the music videos on TV than they were in eating. After lunch, we decided to check out the aquarium. Apparently everyone had the same thoughts as us because the place was PACKED! Olivia was so excited and wanted to run all over the place. She learned to say "fish" and kept saying it again and again. Luke was just mesmerized by all of the animals and loved seeing the fish swim around. He definitely preferred the smaller fish and got a little nervous when the sharks swam around him. Who can blame him! It was so much fun to see their little faces light up at seeing all of the new things.
No nap AGAIN for Luke and Olivia (do you see a trend here?) so back to the small set of outlets for some indoor walking. It was just too hot to have them outside. We headed back to the campsite for dinner and to pack up for our trip home. We left about 8pm so Luke and Olivia could sleep most of the trip home. Olivia fell asleep after about 15 minutes, and Luke was asleep after about 5 minutes. Unfortunately, he didn't stay asleep and woke up every 5-10 minutes the entire way home. Whew =( I had to climb into the back seat and wedge myself in between the 2 carseats. Times like these I wish we had a minivan. We got home just a little before midnight and both babies stayed asleep as we put them in their cribs. We got the "must haves" out of the car (cooler items and high chairs) and crashed.
We had a really good time and packed a lot into 4 days. It is always nice to get away, but it is always nice to be home back into our normal routine (ie naptime!), too.
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