well, friday night when matt got home from school...he was pooped!...i was pooped {G has another UTI, and both kids have colds}, and the kids were just excited to have daddy home. it's just going to be one of those "couple months" where we don't get to see dad very much. so matt came up with this idea that we build a fort and have a family movie night {like last week, only we didn't build a fort} and let the kids stay up till 9 pm rather than go to bed at their normal 7 pm bed time {i'm done being a mom at 7 pm!} i know, this staying up late thing goes against all logic of having them get more rest b/c they are sick, but for cryin' out loud, they missed their daddy, and we were all up for some out-of-the-ordinary-fun! for our movie, the kids wanted to watch "mommy and daddy's wedding video". they love to see our wedding day and the pics of matt and i growing up. they always ask where they were, and then before we can answer, they say, "oh yeah, we were in Heaven." and i add, "and you were so excited that mommy and daddy got married because that meant that you got to come to earth to our family." then jack says, "yeah, and our other brother and sister were there with us," hmm...does he know something i don't? {or maybe he's just wishful thinking!}oh we had a good time snuggling on the floor. and the thought came to me...these are the memories that last. no amusement park or new expensive toy can top this. love is free, and i relish in it.
{and with a little self timer action on the camera...here is our moment captured}
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So much to say from catching up on your darling little family! Forts bring back tons of memories- what a fun time with daddy! Is there anything funner for the kids and more bonding? The best...
And I highly think Grace could pass for 16 on that beam- TOO CUTE! We love gymnastics at our house...LOVE.
Now onto your darling new bedding!! And Are you serious on that head board being a door??? When does your creativity stop? sooo cute! I have been consumed with my master bedroom right now- just got brand new bedding and decor and we are currently looking for black bedset-end tables headboard etc...I WOULD LOVE THIS CUTE HEAD BOARD IN BLACK1! So adorable Lara!! I am 100% with you on how fun it is to wake up, say a morning prayer, and hop up anxiously ready to make your bed b/c it's soo much fun to have it done!! Love your brown wall...beautiful.
ps- we LOVE Almost Oreo's...LOVE!! Great post.
This definitely brought back a lot of fun memories. I think our family room furniture spent about as much time as different kinds of forts as it did as actual furniture with all us boys.
And you are right these are the memories that are not forgotten. How fun :)
so fun! Im sorry your kids are sick...me and Ryker have had a cold since Monday! Anyways we should get together this week when everyone is better!
Claire was playing under the table the other day and I almost made a fort! I LOVE FORTS! So, when I saw this picture, it made me so happy! How fun!!!!!
What a fun night... my kids still make those tents in our living room, Lara! This is priceless, something $ can not buy! You and Matt are just the best parents.
Hugs! Miss you, girl!
Alicia
J.R. is right about our furniture spending tons of time as some kind of fort. A few times every chair in the house was used and the fort covered the entire family room floor. There were several different rooms inside the fort and they even spent the night sleeping there. Simple, free fun is usually the best and most beloved! Time with Daddy because he's not been around is far more healthy and healing than getting to bed early when you're sick. They can sleep in the next morning! You're a wise mommy!
Such a cute family. I love the picture. I hope Grace gets feeling better. I had UTI when I was little so I understand her pain (and yours).
love all your pictures. G looks so cute up there and the new look is amazing! we missed you guys at this little party my mom had! not the same without you!
What a great memory to cherish! Isn't it great to know that the best things in life really are free!
You guys are the cutest stinkin' family. I agree...those are the kinds of SIMPLE things that kids remember. We miss you!
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