Our week with Bri

Some of you know that Emily has been in Las Vegas with grandma all week.  Grandma Susanne flew here a week and a half ago, was here for Bri's birthday, then took Emily back home with her for a week.  Other than the fact that Emily has gotten up at 4:30am each morning (apparently her body never switched over to pacific time), they have had a great time.  Bri has been enjoying her week being the only child as well.  Here is a snapshot of some things we've been up to.

When I ordered this "hanging strawberry basket" from a neighborhood girl for a fundraiser, I never thought it would be so much fun.  I actually doubted that it would even work, but sure enough, it's growing strawberries, and lots of them!  We've probably eaten about 5 so far, and there are tons more on there now, most of them still white. 

Here are some other random things Bri has done this week.  Here she is painting a little figurine she got for her birthday.  She was so excited when she opened it, but I told her we would paint it when Emily left, probably on Monday.  Well, when she walked in the door on Sunday after taking Emily to the airport, she could not wait a minute longer.  Kids do not forget things, I tell you!

Here we are making scones one morning.  She thought she was pretty talented to be stirring both bowls at once.  :)

Bri loves dogs, but lately I've been hearing more of "Get away, Bella",  "Don't slime me, Bella",  or "Bella, you stink."  But aren't they cute together?

Jer thought it would be fun to take Bri to her first movie last night, so we took her to Shrek 4.  She did great (having a popcorn and Icee didn't hurt, either.)  She sat in her own seat and ate her popcorn for the first half, then sat on our laps for the rest.  It was a good movie and I think she had a fun night.

This morning we did a 5K memorial run/walk in honor of a friend's nephew who passed away a couple years ago.  No, we did not run, we walked and pushed Bri in the stroller.  Since it was in White Bear Lake, we visited an old friend "Cup and Cone" afterward.  Where else can you get a kiddie cone for 40 cents?  What a perfect size for a kid;  wish it was closer!

It's been a good week, hopefully for Emily and grandpa and grandma as well!  I've really missed her, though, and can't wait to see her tomorrow.  As the girls get older, I miss them more and more;  when they're not around, I realize how our family isn't complete without them.  Don't get me wrong, I love vacations and time away from the kids as much as anyone, but after awhile you're ready to see them again!