Our Favorite Shades of Green: What a weekend. . .

It's Monday evening and I am finally getting things back together again from such a great weekend. It was so much fun. Friday night we just stayed home and I tried my hand at using a sewing machine. Allen watched a movie with the kids and I locked myself in my bedroom. Needless to say, I'm going to leave the sewing to others. I am terrible. My Grandma would have been so sad and disappointed. Although, I know she would have laughed so hard at my failed attempts. She was always my biggest "cheerleader" and could always make me smile when I messed something up. She definitely would have been a great comfort Friday night. I just sat there an cried from laughing so hard thinking of her and I's conversation that would have taken place that night.

Saturday morning came VERY early. Lyla decided she needed to wake up around 4:30 a.m. That one was a killer. Allen and I were so insanely displaced. Neither one of us could handle being up that early because we finished season 3 of Dexter the night before and were up until about midnight. We were dead tired that morning, but we had to go on as usual. Nothing stops these kids. They are up and ready to go every morning at 6:30 a.m. I have to be honest, I look forward to the day that Allen and I get to stay in bed for the whole morning. A few more years, I suppose. After we finished breakfast, it was time for Lyla to take a nap. I laid her down and started getting the house together while Allen took a shower. I set a movie up for the boys and they were content with watching G.I. Joe. Finally we got things together and got out of the house before lunch. We went to Chick-fil-A for lunch and then did a little shopping. We had to get Asher a new pair of shoes. I found some great deals at Kohl's and then we got home to make dinner for Allen's brother Troy and wife Natalie. They came from Indiana for the weekend. We hadn't seen them since Thanksgiving.

They got to our house just before dinner. The kids were completely overwhelmed. It was so much fun to have so much excitement in the house. I love it! We finally had Christmas with them. The kids loved their gifts and I think they all had a great time. We got the kids to bed and then the adults stayed up and played Guitar Hero. I ended up falling asleep when Allen and Troy were playing and Natalie went to bed too. It is becoming harder and harder for me to stay up late. I just see no purpose really. I know the kids are up at 6:30, so why would I stay up late. lol Allen on the other hand can stay up until midnight and is up again at 5:30 am for work. He is amazing! He has never needed much sleep. I have just recently started needing so much. Crazy what happens when you get older.

Sunday morning, Lyla and Noah woke up at the typical time. I wasn't really looking forward to it, but knew it was coming. So we got up and started getting ourselves ready. We talked about making something for breakfast, but Allen decided it would be easier to just go get something. So we all loaded up and went to Cracker Barrell. It was such a yummy breakfast and I loved that I didn't have to do the dishes! *always a treat for me!! * After we finished, Troy and Natalie had to be on their way. We said our goodbyes and loaded back into the van. It was such a short visit, but I have a feeling it was enough for them. LOL We are a very loud and active house. I can imagine it is "culture shock" for a couple that doesn't have kids. I always try to make it calm for people when they visit, but I can never tell if they thought it was calm enough.

We really needed to go grocery shopping, so when Lyla took her morning nap Allen made the grocery list and the boys and I detailed the van. We cleaned it from top to bottom! (the inside that is) It was such a beautiful day and I have been so ready to give it a good cleaning. It had been bugging me for months. I HATE a dirty, unorganized vehicle. It's just too much for me to handle. I think a person's house/car tells you a lot about themselves. I have to say, I am a bit of a neat freak! Anyone who knows me would agree. Organization is the key to my life! It just makes me feel good to be clean.

We went grocery shopping at Publix and finally got home. Allen and I put the groceries away as the boys went out to play. Did I mention that it was 68 degrees on Sunday!! Beautiful!! I was so happy to hear the boys running and playing together. It was music to my ears. Lyla went out for a few minutes but kept taking off her shoes, so we brought her insides. She stood at the slider door and just "talked" to the boys. It was priceless!! I love hearing them play together!

While we were playing outside, we got to meet the newest addition to the Green family. Dad and Paula came by with their new dog Na'vi. What a cutie he is! I was just in love with the little guy. The boys just love him. It was hilarious to watch him running wild with the kids. What a memory!

I'm falling asleep as I type, so I better cut it off before I post something wild. LOL