Attempted Ice Skating

We planned on going ice skating today. We got a coupon deal a few weeks ago and chose today to use it. The Oasis (the restaurant on the lake) has now expanded into a whole shopping center. They put in an outdoor ice skating rink for the holidays.

We decided to go close to 11, when it was opening. Noah gets cranky in the afternoon and we figured that was our best bet. As we were getting ready to leave the house Noah said he didn't want to go. He said he'd rather stay at home with Blanca. I tried getting a hold of Blanca, but she wasn't available right then. We gave Noah the choice of Clubhouse for Kids or ice skating and he decided to come with us.

When we got there the small rink had a lot of people on it. It was pretty crowded. Both boys were not in good moods. They went around the rink a few times and then started whining for hot chocolate (which neither of them drink). We did not get any right then because we would have to take off our skates to go to the restaurant next door. Noah sat on the bench while we skated then he decided he was ready to skate some more. The boys did a little better toward the end, but still weren't in great moods. We took off our skates and picked up a hot chocolate for Morry and Evan to share. I'm not sure Evan drank his.

I packed a lunch for the boys because I thought maybe we would eat there. We decided just to leave after ice skating and Evan and Noah ate their lunch in the car.

When we got home Morry and I ate lunch and the boys had nap time. I did some cleaning/organizing.

Morry met Dimitry at 4:30 and then picked up food for us on his way home. Morry got Freddy's and I got Panera.

Tonight was clean up night. I heard a lot of screaming and whining upstairs. I was getting the cookie dough ready for tomorrow.

Time to get the boys to bed. It's been a long day.

Everyone to Sports Class

Noah had Sports Class today so we all went. Noah had a good time. Evan read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to us with just a little bit of help.

When we got home I asked if the boys wanted to play outside. Noah insisted in was nap time and didn't want to play outside.

During nap time I did some cleaning and organizing.

For dinner we all had different things. Morry had egg on toast. I had soup and fish. The boys had pasta and some other things.

After dinner we went to HEB for a large shopping trip. We needed a lot of food and we bought stuff for our party. We decided last minute to have a New Year's Eve party. Evan and Noah were pretty wild at the store.

We put the groceries away and then got the boys ready for bed.

Winter Break Trip

We are back from our trip to Dallas.

We had a nice time. We spent time with family, celebrated Hanukkah, got a tour of Cowboys Stadium, ate at Coopers Barbecue in Fort Worth, celebrated Mom/Grandma's birthday, and visited a farm. Here are some pics and video.

On the way home today we made a detour to Sam/Jay and Hollis' farm outside of Hamilton, Texas.

Hoppin'

This morning we met Evan's friend Ben (and his mom and sister) at Hoppin' House. It's one of those indoor bounce/playground places. We stayed there for about 2 hours. Evan and Noah had fun and were going pretty much non-stop.

After that we went over to Tuesday Morning to pick up a few gifts. I don't normally shop there, but there was one in the same shopping center and it didn't look too crowded.

We ate lunch at home and then I got some things done around the house. I also went to the bank and to pick up smoothies.

Morry got the stomach bug today and wasn't feeling so good. He seems a little better tonight.

We did Hanukkah and the kids got more gifts.

For dinner, just the boys and I ate. Morry didn't feel like eating anything.

Tonight we had clean up night.

Morry is getting the boys ready for bed now.

Children's Museum with Evan

Today Evan didn't have school. We dropped Noah off at school and came home for a little bit.

We had plans to meet Morry downtown for lunch at noon. I was trying to think of something fun to do with Evan and then I remembered the Children's Museum is right near where we were going to meet Morry.

We went for about an hour. Evan had fun, but I think he's at the top age range for the some the stuff they had. Most of the kids there were preschool age. Noah would enjoy it.

We met Morry for lunch at Which Wich and then went to pick up Noah from school. We got to Noah's school a little early so we were there for some of their party. Yes, they had another party.

At home we took it easy this afternoon. I gave Evan a haircut.

We lit the menorahs and opened presents. For dinner I had some leftovers and Morry had a hamburger.

In a little bit we'll get the boys ready for bed.

First Night of Hanukkah

Today was Evan's last day of school before "Winter Break". We said something about Christmas Break and he corrected us.

Evan got to wear his pajamas to school today. Evan was hyper this morning. Morry said Even ran along the path to school.

I was still recovering from my stomach bug so Noah and I stayed at home. I gave Noah a haircut and gave Lizzy a bath.

We picked up Evan from school and came back home. We just took it easy this afternoon.

Tonight the boys were very excited about Hanukkah.

For dinner we had pasta. After dinner we went to HEB.

Morry is reading to the boys now.