A Breather

We have finally had a week without a jam packed schedule. I think everyone was ready for a little laziness at home. We are hopeful for more sunshine and less rain.

Just to clarify there are always more photos of Jacob because he is with me the most and actually likes to take pictures. I do not want the kids to look back on this blog and claim he was the "favorite child." That honor changes everyday. :)

Pigeon Forge Celebration

My traveling experiences did not end last weekend in Seattle. I left behind the kids and Jay to celebrate Anne's upcoming wedding with a bachelorette party in Pigeon Forge.

I had never visited Pigeon Forge, so it was a unique experience to say the least. Anne's girlfriends found the most amazing mountain house for the weekend. I have already told Jay that I want to plan a return trip with our friends as soon as possible! Twelve of Anne's closest friends and family made the weekend a huge tribute to my beautiful cousin and completely unforgettable.

I won't give away all the details of the bachelorette getaway, but some of the highlights included Old Time photos, a dinner theater show with the Hatfield and McCoy family feud, turning a sit down restaurant into our own dance club, and endless laughs and priceless stories. 

I was so thankful to be included in Anne's special weekend. We are counting down the next three weeks until Matt officially becomes a member of the Corbitt Family.

Seattle

We had the BEST weekend away in Seattle after a week long business trip for Jay. Gram kept all three kids (and the dog) for three days, so we could go on this adventure alone.

The flight was long, but I enjoyed every second with a book and on demand movies and shows. I did not care one bit that I was in the middle seat because I was ALONE. :)

After a quick nap at the hotel, Jay and I dressed up for a Valentine's Day dinner. The meal was okay, but the company made it the best!

We remained on east coast time for the weekend, so we were ready for bed early and up even earlier, but it allowed us to get out into the city by 9am to explore.

Our first stop was at Gap for a jacket since I failed to bring one to Seattle during the winter. :) 

We spent the next seven hours walking all over Seattle. It was perfect that everything was so close. We started in the Public Market for coffee and then headed to see the Sky Needle.

My favorite spot was checking out the Amazon Spheres. It is open to the public on the weekend, but during the week it is used as work space for Amazon employees. Jay was able to work there on Friday while I was traveling. The space is absolutely beautiful. 

We also grabbed a snack at the Amazon Go store where you scan your phone as you walk in with your Amazon account. You shop and walk out with your goods, and the store recognizes your purchases and charges your Amazon account without actually checking out a register. Welcome to the future!

My goal was to eat all weekend, so we headed back to the market for the most amazing bowl of clam chowder. It almost made me want to move to Seattle, so I could eat it everyday.

We promised the kids we would check out the gum wall. We did not add our own gum to the mess, but it was definitely something to see!

We grabbed a quick ride on the ferris wheel. The weather was rainy and foggy, but we still got a vast view of the city.

We returned to the market for more food, and Jay was invited to throw a fish at the Pike Place Fish Company. It is a popular tourist spot, and it was so much fun for Jay to take part in the tradition. I took a video, and the kids have loved watching Daddy's trick!

The weather turned a little more rainy, so we called it an early night and headed back to the hotel to relax and order room service because more food..... I loved having this adventure with my main squeeze! I hope to return to Seattle soon!

Cupid Shuffle

We celebrated Valentine's Day a little early with school dances this week. I organized the occasion again this year, and although I am exhausted, all three events were a huge success!

I think I have the dances down to a science now, so it is pretty easy to get everything setup. One of the parents is an amazing DJ, so he brings most of the fun. I always have a refreshment area and a craft available for all the students. This year they made tissue paper flowers. I literally cleared the shelves of valentine cookies at Walmart. Other customers looked me at like I was crazy wheeling around my cart.

Maggie was ready to sparkle at her dance on Wednesday. She even wore her first pair of high heels. So fancy!

I was ready for bed right after school, but I made it until 8pm. I have so much more respect for our teachers after organizing an event at school. The children are so much fun, but also SO exhausting! :)

Jacob was a party animal since he attended all three dances plus the setup and cleanup. I barely saw him during the craziness, but he seems to fit right in and is 100% ready to start school at Ashford Park!

The older grades enjoyed their dance today. Tuttle asked a classmate, Julianna, to be his date and wanted to bring her flowers. I did not see them actually together at the dance (except to grab a photo!), but I loved that he wanted to recognize such a sweet friend.

The dances were over in a blur, but the students seemed to have a lot of fun! I hope I am helping creative lifetime memories of elementary school.

One mom commented that the aftermath of the dances looked like a frat party without the smell. I could not agree more!

I love these babies and showering them with love for Valentine's Day!

Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

Next week we will be celebrating Valentine's Day, so I have been in full party prep to prepare for the day of love! I am in charge of the school dance again, so I wanted to work on the kids' cards early. I love how they turned out this year and really reflect their interests! I take advantage of the fact that the kids still left me participate although Tuttle told me next year he may not want me to make them. 

This morning we had an unexpected snow fall, and the boys took full advantage of it while Maggie was at a Girl Scout outreach event. I think the family member most impressed with the flurries was Rosie. She had the zoomies all over the yard and a quick playdate with her boyfriend, Otis. Jacob was happiest licking Daddy's car, and Tuttle attempted to sled in the backyard without success. I was so happy to see a little bit of snow this year!

We are thankful for a lazy Saturday filled with hot chocolate, snuggling on the couch, Legos, and friends popping by! Daddy is hard at work at the local coffee shop, but hopefully it is a little more relaxing than a normal work day.

A Week Off

Maggie enjoyed a week break from gymnastics while the gym moved to a new location. We loved spending extra time with our funny, sassy, beautiful girl.

Maggie has really developed a love for reading this year. And with Maggie, she always does everything in style.

Daddy took his job of helping Maggie with her manicure very seriously. I do not have the patience for nails which is why mine are never done and always cut as short as possible.

We are both looking forward to seeing the new gym tomorrow for the team's first practice. Peace out, Peach Pit Brookhaven! Hello, Peach Pit Prado!