Day.Thirty.Nine.

After a long day at work, I headed straight to visit the loves that I spend the summer with. Mason had a HUGE secret <<hamsters, upstairs for Easter>> Kennedy had all of her birthday presents that we HAD HAD HAD to do! We got to make beads for a necklace, it was a cool machine thing. The boys joined in. This summer is going to be busy and more busy. The benefit, Stella can now hang out with us without having to be held the whole time. We are going to have a lot of fun this summer on our many adventures. I am sure they will be jam packed! (plus, I get to drive the nanny van-woot woot)

Here are some pictures from tonight's adventures:

 (Bead Making Adventure)

 (Napping Adventure)

(Photo Session Adventure--Check out the chubs!) <3

-Alexis

Day.Twenty.Seven.

Today, I had to sleep in! I was from my all night read I did with The Hunger Games. I got to sleep in a bit and really take the morning slowly. I met John at his classroom after practice to get some things organized in his room. We were going to go my room, but I was still exhausted! So, we went to the store, and then home. I got to take a NAP! Uninterrupted, and no dogs!! It was amazing. I woke up and headed straight to babysit. I got to hang out with Mason, Kennedy, Hudson and Stella tonight! First, we just hung out outside at their house. Stella loved to swing. Mason was swinging his bat! He can really hit a ball. (watch out baseball camp... he is on a roll) We decided that we would all go pick up John and get some ice cream. Yum! So, into the nanny van we hopped! We got to go to Dairy Queen. Double Yum! Kennedy lost a tooth, so she had money to spend.. it was burning a HOLE in her pocket. (when it came down to it, she didn't spend... but it was the thought that counts with a six year old)

We then had a small adventure at my house... We got to play with the DOGS! Stella fell asleep in the car, and slept through the entire play date! (I do not know how, they were SCREAMING--good for her!) They loved chasing the dogs and just screamed and ran for a solid 35-40 minutes. Not only should they sleep good, so will Adi. Aspen loved that they were distracting Adi and she could relax. Adi was in heaven. She loved playing tug of war with them. She pulled them all around the house.. check out these fun pictures!

Look at Stella just hanging out getting some quality alone time while the others are in bed... She is a pistol, but so sweet!

Have a great night... we are all going to sleep well. :D

-Alexis

Day.Twelve.

It has been a few days, so I am going to try to catch up! Friday... Friday... Friday... What can I say, you bring a sense of relief and accomplishment after a long week in Kindergarten. I am still super focused on the job search! I have everything updated, printed, bound, and ready to go. Bring on the interviews!

After the school day on Friday, I got to babysit the kids I nanny in the summer. Mason (8), Kennedy(6), Hudson(4), and the newest addition Stella(5 months) had big plans for me! I decided we would try to adventure out. I need to prepare myself for the summer and getting out of the house. I somehow wrangled John into joining us for dinner. So, off we go in the 'nanny van'! We headed to get John at school and then off to Steak and Shake. Yumm! Well, as we arrived, the oldest three were behaving and excited to eat out, Stella on the other hand, did not like the idea. She wasn't tired, hungry, wet, or hurt... just being sassy. (She gets it honestly from her older sister) So, the only way that I could get her to be calm and not crying... stand and bounce. So, that is what I did, the entire meal! John gave my arm a rest for about 3-5 minutes, but she preferred me. Whew! That was a long meal! Needless to say, I am in for it this summer, but I wouldn't do anything else! I have loved these kids for the past 2.5 years and they are just amazing. Stella will get older in front of my eyes this summer... I am excited!

I am looking forward to spending my days playing, relaxing and having adventures with the fabulous four! They are going to be a handful at times, but it is all worth it!

-Alexis-