Little Minions

We watched these little minions for the weekend while my family was visiting my brother in Thailand. They are the best. Yes, being 8 1/2 months pregnant and taking on three kids for a few days made me a bit tired-but at this point, so does walking from the parking garage into work. Maybe even more so-no joke. That walk makes my breathing take on a Darth Vader effect-not too appealing.

(Sorry Erin, had to steal a few photos)

No one can pass up a silly face. This is an example of Bethany's awesome silly face she's recently come upon. She'll instruct you to not laugh while she makes it, see's what your reaction is, and then she'll do it again in which case you are allowed to laugh. I can barely hold back the first time around. This little doll is up bright and early but, while having some chatter to herself, was easily entertained by making drawings for people. Sweetest thing ever-and already catches on to sarcasm which is so funny.

Wesley had a summer camp that week at Exploration Place and was able to take home a phone charger/pencil sharpener that he was working on destructing. He loved working on it, getting some help from Gary and I, but then was so incredibly proud and excited when he got through a phase of it on his own. I honestly cannot believe how fast the six years have gone with him-still crazy to me he's about to be in 1st grade!

Shepherd is just Shepherd-super funny and loving. One adorable thing he did was get out a book that Erin and Wesley's voice read through recording. The way his face lit up when Erin's voice read was so priceless-he just loved it and hearing her! Watching him and Beth play dolls and clear her entire bed off for jumping time was priceless. Not often do I just get to sit back and watch them interact. I mean, I do, but usually we're in on the action. Now, being 6:30/7:00 a.m., I voted to sit back and watch:)

We laid low during the weekend, and it went by so fast. We snuck in a trip to see gma, watered and picked the garden at YaYa and Bubbas, relaxing/hangout time at home, movie time, and to top it off a morning trip to the zoo before lunch on Sunday and then soon after switching the rolls back to my sister's mother-in-law.

These three make me smile so much-and each have such different personalities it's never a dull moment. They are so sweet and caring about Caden, too. They always make sure to give me and Caden a separate hug and kiss. Already sharing the love with our little guy:)

Being an aunt (and uncle) absolutely rocks. It is truly one of the greatest gifts our families have given to Gary and I! Now, soon-4 weeks:)-we'll be able to add to the cousin gang! :)

Update-found our pictures from the zoo trip we made! Can't withhold those:)