Rain, Rain, Go Away....

We are enjoying the quick break from the rain today. Yesterday's weather made us all want to lay around! Today was playgroup. Us mommies look forward to this every week. Im pretty sure we should start calling it Mom Therapy, bc the play part is only half the fun.

We met at the park for the first time since last fall. It was much different than last year. All the babes are 5 mo older and much more mobile. Ayla was one of the only ones walking last year. Now Leah & Ella are the only ones left out (see above her sunbathing), Camden is crawling and will be on his feet soon Im sure! Needless to say it was a little hairy, toddlers everywhere. Leah nursing, children attempting to climb ladders for the first time, rocks in mouths, etc. We all agreed it was successful, yet stressful. Hopefully, the Merold's fence will keep them carrolled next week!

Once things calmed a bit I was about to document Leah's first time out at the park, second time at playgroup, first stroller ride. Big sis was a little disturbed why Leah was in her stroller, eek. We did get our double stroller on Sunday, but have yet to get it out of the box. I can't wait to use the beast. Believe me, its a beast!
It is very hard to capture a good pic of big/lil sis- someone is always moving, talking, or wanting to be fed! ha But I thought it was cute. Ayla wanted to show her off. The the older girls wanted to see & touch the baby!

Back at the homestead we are supposed to be continuing construction today with a crew working on plumbing in back (they haven't shown up yet!!!). This weekend starts our much needed landscaping and carpet goes down in the basement on Monday- barring any unforseen issue with the plumbing. Then driveway will be next on the list. Very excited to finally get a couple more projects done around here.

Ayla's big girl 2nd bday bash is being planned. Butterflies are our theme. :) I have most things planned out, invites should be here on Fri or Monday, some decor bought, & menu planned. We pushed her party back a week so we can get some things completed. Here is my big girl with her bestest, Meredith. :) They are just now learning to hug without body slamming each other! Mere learned how to say Ayla this week. It is SO sweet to hear her yelling "I-ya" now...