It's Time for the Percolator

With Alexi grappling a fever, we decided to keep a low profile this past week.  I wish we took video over the last weekend, we went mattress shopping and the kids were all over the place - jumping from bed to bed, hiding under the mattresses, it was crazy.  I was fine, I was testing mattresses.  Aside from that we had a pretty relaxing week, nothing too crazy, outside of the usual errands.  Not too many pictures, bare minimum documenting(as far as I'm concerned).

Austin didn't have school this week due to Parent-Teacher conferences.  Funny story, here.   "He's always smiling and very playful", his teacher said.  We were not surprised.  "He listens and puts away the toys."  Huh????  Austin????  Our Austin?!?!?!  Mommy and Daddy were floored after that one....  After all was said and done, it was a good meeting and everyone was pleased with school-boy Austin.  Next year, he'll be there for 3-days-a-week and the school will also have Princess Ava for two-days.  They have NO idea...

We've introduced Ava to the classics.

At Target, lunchin'

Ava couldn't find the paper.

See you next week......

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Happy Valentine's Day Friend and Family!!!!  Our little Cupids keep the love alive and are always in our hearts.  We love them so.

Austin made this Valentine's Day card in school for his Mommy and Daddy.  His teacher called it a Happy Heart.

I have no idea how Mommy and Picture People pulled this off.

Mommy didn't see this go down, as she was chasing Alexi and Ava.

Yeah, this is Alexi's true nature. 

Ava was very happy to take a picture for Daddy.

Freezing weather, Faster Aggies

Frigid weather couldn't keep the kids indoors this past week.  Lola and Ava did some "Pashal Pashal" at Oak Brook; lunchdate with Chloe, and the boys got some training time. 

If Alexi doesn't eat, Austin and Ava will sing to him.  It doesn't always help, but its entertaining.

I'm so glad they were hanging out in the $1 section

I guess Ava really, really, really, really likes Chloe

Adorable!!!

Dr. Manang Ava - we could really get used to this

Yeah, so, sorry if these pictures were from behind Lola and Ava.  I couldn't keep up with these two at Oak Brook Mall.

I was fine with just browsing at the Disney store.  Lola and Ava thought different.

Thank you Lola!!!

Gotta refuel after stairs-workout

Stay Puft Marshmallow Alexi

Alexi and Austin were waiting for their turn at-bat

 

Mommy Magic

Just afew pix of Mommy-time.

Inbetween photo gigs, this is where Austin spends his time, no trailer here.

 

Making Valentine's Day cards for Austin's classmates

Inbetween errands, lunch at Boston Market

40degrees in January???  Is this really Chicago???

Austin, writing his own name

All 3, sitting, quietly. I couldn't believe it either.

So, this is the 2nd day in a row, of watching this Star Wars documentary before dinner.  Austin studies it with such vigor and it brings Ava to a standstill.  I didn't think Alexi could sit still, but when this is on, he's frozen in time.  I couldn't believe it, I just had to record it.  I really have no idea why/how these kids are SO into that silly Star Wars stuff.  Its like they've been fed this nonsense from birth.  TOTALLY weird.  Who knew Star Wars was entertaining???

(Excuse the picture orientation, from top to bottom pics were most recent to oldest)

Sofar this week, Mommy duty has been in full effect. 

Alexi naps, Austin picks his nose, and Ava passes out in Mommy's lap.

Its hard to tell in this picture, but Ava is freaking out, when she is only afew inches off the ground.  She does this every time.  Then, she'll go climb back up 3 stories.

Austin is getting harder and harder to capture with a still camera.

Alexi is such a caring brother, he'll share dirty ice with Ava anytime.

New haircut and ready to work!!!

Monkey Bizness Monday

Weekend Fun

Sno-torious B.I.G. wasn't the only fun we had.  Austin went to go see the newest Muppet movie with Mommy,  and Alexi was able to play Lego Star Wars with his older siblings.  To wrap up all the fun, piano lessons at Lolo's.

Snow-pocalypse

Chicago was dumped on pretty good, but that didn't stop our kids from having fun outside.  As expected, we had to keep Alexi away from the yellow snow.

Friday night - kidmade pizza and popcorn/movie night.  Pretty awesome night, if you ask me.

while Alexi naps, Austin gets the whole floor for lego use

while Alexi naps, Ava catches up on some reading

 

 

while Alexi naps, Millie naps