Weekend Shenigans

Today I'm joining in the fun with Sami for her weekend shenanigans link up! Here's a rundown of our weekend.

On Friday, Drew and I took my parents to the airport bright and early. We already miss them but were thankful to have spent the week prior playing, reading and enjoying their company!

Since it was super early, I was able to enjoy a breakfast date with my main man on the way to daycare. We tried this adorable mini donut shop near the airport and needless to say, someone loved his!

On Saturday we ventured to the IX Christmas Connection, which wasn't really what I thought. For some reason, I assumed it was this super fun kids event filled with Holiday activities. Instead, it was like 8,000 booths of exhibitors and things to purchase. As we were walking in, Derek even said 'where are the kids and husbands'. HA! We made the most of it by decorating cookies, riding the ferris wheel, watching dog shows and sampling the food, but it's not on my list to really ever attend again.

We ultimately found the 13 other kids and families in attendance near the Santa station which we dressed up Drew for. I had high hopes for this year after the crying shots we got last year, but apparently Drew didn't get the memo. Play-by-play below.

1. The protest         2. The escape attempt         3. The screams 

Yep, sheer terror again this year. He absolutely adores Santa and loves reading Santa's books. He talks all the time about being a good boy so Santa will bring him gifts and loves the guy in general. But try to put him near a Santa and it's like the world is coming to an end. Maybe next year.

The positive side to getting so upset is that you nap longer! Derek and I enjoyed a few lazy hours on the couch Saturday before we drove to the annual Christmas tree lighting at Crocker Park. There was a windchill of SEVEN so we didn't stay outside too long, but we love this annual tradition.

Derek worked yesterday and I enjoyed a lazy day with my little guy. We played indoors mostly, but were able to venture out to Target and get lunch together at Panera. I already admire you stay-at-home-moms (or "Domestic Engineers" as my good friend Des says), but having Drew to myself for an entire day just makes me appreciate what you do even more. Those toddlers... whew! They are work!

But the best part of the weekend? Knowing that Derek's siblings and parents arrive today! I'm super pumped for another week of family in town! Hope you had a great weekend as well!