Out on the town

Wheeewww...it's been a busy week! Our family has been all over lately.  This past Sunday, we celebrated Rana's graduation by attending her open house.  Amo Basel had plenty of surprises in store for all the kids in attendance.  From the ginormous bounce-house, to Aaron, the magician, what a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  

Nothing keeps this kid more occupied than a cooler of ice and water. (A close second is dirt, rocks, and a little more dirt and rocks.)  Zachary has very little interest in his toys and nothing really holds his attention for more than a minute or two at a time.  He is all. over. the. place.   Randy and I have come to agreement that this is probably the hardest stage thus far with the 2 kiddos.  It's literally impossible to cook or do any kind of chore around the house while he is awake.  On the other hand, Helaina has really turned into a great helper.  She finds many ways to keep herself busy and continues to do more and more on her own.  We definitely don't want to wish time away, but we do look forward to a few months/year from now when Zachary can play a bit more independently.    

Helping daddy wash his NEW car!

Today, with the help of my mother in-law, we took the kids to the Detroit Zoo.  It was our first time this year, and we're still enjoying our year long membership from Uncle Omar.  Helaina always enjoys going and is beginning to learn more about the animals with each trip.  Zachary loved the new carousel and threw a small tantrum when the ride was over.

Teta Helen with the kids on the train

Train ride

I spent a good portion of the weekend in Indianapolis with my very best girl friends.  Randy, with the help of his parents, watched the kids so I could have a day to celebrate the bride to be.  And what a day it was...a trip to Costco (kid free), lunch poolside, afternoon pedicure, a leisurely shower (kid free), Wine and Canvas event in the evening, and a night cap on Mass Ave.  Couldn't have asked for a better day or a better way to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Megan and Jon.  Couldn't have asked for a better husband either.  It was just what this mommy needed!

All the ladies and our portraits.

If this week was any indication of the fun that is about to be had this summer, I'm IN!!!