Girl's Weekend

While the boys were away in Gainesville, Rylie and I had a great time together in Phoenix. We painted nails, made cookies, watched Sophia and played Sophia, went to the park and had 2 playdates with Grace. I let Rylie sleep in my bed, on Matt's. She had asked so nicely I couldn't resist.

Swinging and climbing and biking. Then Rylie laid her bike down and ran a lap next to Grace. I asked her what she was doing. She told me she was pretending to be the mom and push a jogging stroller and while her daughter (i.e. Grace) was biking next to her. It was so cute....just like I used to do with her and Derek!!
After the park playdate, Rylie was SO excited to ride in Grace's car back to our house.

Love sleeping pictures of my kids!!

 She fell asleep each night with me singing to her while holding my hand. Just LOVE this girl!!

Daddy and Derek Trip to Gainesville

Matt took Derek to a Florida football game in the Swamp. The Gators were playing South Carolina. The boys had a trip of a lifetime and shared some awesome memories.

Matt took Derek to the bookstore. Derek picked out a sweet Gator football and Gator shorts for himself. They boys picked up a tank top for me and a cute dress for Rylie. Then they explored the campus. Checked out Lake Alice, but didn't spot any gators.

For dinner, Matt and Derek met with our friends from Family Church and had dinner.

Matt, Chauncey, Caleb, Rose, Emily and Josie

Chauncey, Caleb and Matt

Derek got along so well with the kids. 

Sterling, Claire and Scott

The next morning Matt had a meeting and Derek came along.  

They went to the Butterfly Museum.

Later in the day they met up with more friends, the Suttons.

Zach and Kristy and their kiddos.

The morning of the game Matt and Derek had breakfast with Bob and Lisa Merrell.

In front of Matt's building 

During the game....face paint, new hat and a hot dog. 

picture with Albert and Alberta

Second try at Lake Alice and they spot a couple gators!!!

Waiting to see the bats fly out of the bathouse!

Flying home together after an awesome weekend.

Here is Rylie with her new Gator dress and my tank top!

trying on her brother's hat!

Fall afternoon at the park

I picked the kids up from school and we headed to the park. With homework, my class at ASU and after school activities, its been a while since we've played at the park after school. It was so fun! Derek had a blast using his "new" Green Machine bike that Sam gave him. He loves driving it and then doing donuts! At one point I turned around and Derek had Rylie on the back of the bike (no shoes and no helmet) flying around the park grinning from ear to ear!! I LOVE their relationship!! 

climbing fun

 Derek working on his skills with the Green Machine!! Really wanting to perfect the donut!

These 2 are the best of friends!! They share a special relationship that seems to just grow more and more with time. I am so grateful God planned them to be so close in age!!