Weekend Fun and the Circus

Grandma & Grandpa arrived late Friday night after the kids were sleeping. Saturday morning they were so excited to see who was here! We had a fun weekend planned.

We have furniture, but they prefer the kitchen floor. :)

Emma feeding Grandpa!

We had tickets Saturday night to go to the circus. We decided that Emma probably wouldn't like sitting there for 2+ hours, so it worked out that my Mom & Dad were coming and they got to enjoy an evening with Emma. Tim & I were glad to have the opportunity for undivided time with our little man. We started the evening at Pie in the Sky Pizza and then headed to the circus. I don't think he realized how special it was to be an "only child" for the night. His remark was "when Emma's bigger she can come to the circus." He always misses her when they aren't together.

Connell had a blast at the circus. We emptied his piggy bank before we went and he had $20 to spend. Well, let me tell you, that doesn't get you very far. Cotton Candy - $12! YES, you read that right. Light-Up Blinky Necklace - $12. Good thing we had his back on the "overage" amount! Funny thing is, whenever Connell has been offered cotton candy, he always turns it down. He says "it's hairy!" :) Well he finally tried it, and this time "that's good!"

There was a sweet family sitting next to us with a three year old little girl. They also have a baby that was left at home with the grandparents for the evening. By the end of the circus, Connell and Sydney were sharing a seat. :) It was the sweetest thing! They were both wearing their over-priced blinky necklaces. And, no, I didn't get a picture. Wish i had. :)

Sleepy boy "riding" back to the car after the show was over. Me - "Connell, what was your favorite part?" C - "the ladies on the stage." Oh goodness.
Emma looking all sweet and pretty ready for church. She is happy because she had so much fun having Grandma and Grandpa all to herself lastnight. My Mom said that Emma kept looking for Connell. Guess she missed him, not us!

Ready to cheer the Packers in the Championship game...will they be superbowl bound???!!!!

YES THEY ARE!!!! Her smile says it all!

Connell and Grandpa catching up on the news.

Since I knew my Mom was going to be here, I made a little trip to Joann's to get fabric, etc so we could break open my new sewing machine. I had seen a sweet Valentine's dress at a children's shop and thought, HEY I can make that! Right??!! With a LOT of help from my Mom, this is how it turned out. Adorable. Can't wait for February to get here so she can wear it. Now, guess who keeps asking for me to "sew sumpin" for him???!!! And it's not Tim...ha!