Long Weekend

I love a good long weekend.  Around here it means sleeping in (thanks Nate) and Sunday morning cinnamon rolls (again Nate gets the credit for that one).  It means naps on the living room floor...

And getting a few things done around the house (as in hanging up these adorable cross stitch hand prints, the sweetest gift from Nonna, I'm so in love with them.  A million thank you's Donna they are priceless)...

I also squeezed in a trip by myself to the grocery store which oddly enough was highly enjoyable, dare I even say fun?!  Saturday night brought definite fun with friends and a game of Balderdash around our dining room table (I'm pretty sure I caught Kim cheating in this photo)...

But hands down the highlight of our weekend was this morning when Nate set out to conquer setting up a new trampoline for the girls.  With plans in his pocket...

And two very eager assistants...

(who were only slightly distracted by the occasional urge to race around the "track")...

He spent the better part of the morning assembling and exercising a lot more patience than I ever could.  I'm pretty sure the smiles on their faces were all the thanks he needed...

They bounced the afternoon away and Carter was thrilled with the "action shots" we captured on my iphone...

It was the definition of a sunshine day...

As I rocked Emerson tonight she got heavy in my arms and I knew she was drifting off to sleep more quickly than usual (non-stop jumping will do that to a two year old).  As I gently laid her into her crib her eyes fluttered open and she groggily said, "I bounce so high"...and I think my heart melted right then and there.  I love my girls and I love my husband and I love the way he loves them...

Thanks for all your hard work today babe...I'm pretty sure Emme's sweet dreams have her bouncing the night away too.

Cupid the Cowboy

We spent our Valentine's evening having dinner with a couple of cutie pie's...

Heart shaped grilled cheese makes your average sandwich just a little more fun...

And sweet cards from their daddy who always goes above and beyond when it comes to making the girls around here feel special...

Nate and I then headed out, we had a date with Cupid at the Rodeo...

We also got to hang out with some of our favorite people...

I was completely enamored with our front row seats (we were so close you had to watch out for flying dirt or things that look like dirt if you catch my drift)...

We're used to sitting in the "cheap seats" so this was quite a treat!

I also decided to treat myself to one of my favorite things.  I figure busting my rear at kick boxing twice a week earns me the occasional splurge...

Thank you so much Linda and Randy for the perfect way to spend our Valentine's Day!  We had a blast!  (and thanks for letting me borrow your boots Kimmi, I felt pretty snazzy)...

Ambiance

Seriously.  Who doesn't love a little campfire ambiance?  Last night we created a little ambiance of our own and kicked this thing off with a bang!  Cayce and I spent the day getting things ready...

I'm not sure there could have been a better place to host Kim's premiere.  The Drafthouse was in a word...Awesome!

Cayce and I got there a little early to set things up before all the fans (aka friends and family) arrived...

Of course it wouldn't have been a party without Jeff Probst...

It was a close call though.  As of about 3:45 yesterday afternoon Jeff was stuck in the back of a UPS truck somewhere in San Antonio.  To make a long story short Cayce used her super sleuth skills and tracked down the cell phone number of the driver (can you say future CIA agent??).  We caught up with him in the parking lot of the McNay, threw Jeff in the car and headed straight for the party!  He was so happy to get out of his box and join the fun...

Jeff wasn't the only one who was ready to party...

                                        

                                     

I think it's safe to say we were beyond excited that it was finally here!

Carter won the award for smallest fan!  She was so excited that we let her come...

Aunt Kim had promised they could sit next to each other and she didn't disappoint...

She ate too much popcorn, watched intently and stayed up way past her bedtime.  By the end of the night she was one very tired little girl...

It was a night to remember.  We packed the house (there were just a few empty seats) and hooped and hollered as Kim made her debut (It's not everyday that you get to see your sister on the BIG screen)...

I thought the episode was great.  In my opinion Kim looked gorgeous (I know I'm biased but it's totally true)!  She's also not above trying to get a little fire from some boys in her underwear.  It's all in the name of ambiance people.  Loved Chelsea and the fact that she caught not one but TWO chickens.  Oh, and not only did she catch them...she KEPT them.  I know I wouldn't be messin' with the country girl!!  I felt so bad for Courtney.  She was adorable and that was such a rough way to go.  She's one tough chick!!  The men...well let's just put it this way, I'd hate for them to meet John Wayne in a dark alley!  Except for Colton...while John Wayne taught them a thing or two about chivalry he'd be hanging at the Country Club sippin' iced tea!  Oh, and Matt...do you think you could do us all a favor and put your legs together during confessional??  If it's not too much trouble we'd really appreciate it!  

We had so much fun watching and I'm already looking forward to next Wednesday.  I'm so glad I get to be President of this girls fan club (the perks of being a big sister)...

Speaking of perks...breakfast at the Magnolia Pancake House the next morning is definitely another one...

Team Kim for the WIN!