Fun weekend in Aggieland

This past weekend we took a road trip to College Station and stayed with Daniel and Lauren.  We ended up going really late on Thursday night after Clifton finished work about 8:30.  Layton had dinner and a bath before we left so he was ready for bed.  He fell asleep on the way and slept until we pulled onto their street.  He was so excited he woke up and said “Mommy we made it we are in College Station.”  I knew it was going to be a long night since he had woken up and was super excited and hyper to be at Cooper’s house.  I was really hoping we could transfer him to bed once we got there and keep him asleep.  We quietly tried to take our stuff into the house and get to bed.  It was already midnight and Clifton and I were both exhausted from the work week.  Layton was not having it and was tossing and turning on his little pallet next to the bed we in the guest room.  Needless to say we were up with him until 3:30 that night which was not fun and he of course woke up at 7 ready to play with Cooper.  Clifton had to be up and moving the next morning because he had an appointment for real estate in Trinity at 10:30.  Lauren and I took the kids to the mall in College Station to ride the train.  They loved it and then we had lunch at Chick Fil A and let the kids play on the playground in the food court at the mall.  All the kids napped great that day since we wore them out and poor Layton was exhausted.  He was great when we rode the train but then Lauren got to see the terrible 2’s come out in Layton during lunch that day.  He was not cooperating and I was tired so that was no fun.  He needed a nap so bad.  Lauren and I snuck away once Daniel got home from work that afternoon and headed to a fabric shop in College Station.  We had so much fun looking around and I got some cute A&M fabric to make something for Molly and some beautiful fat quarters.  Lauren was on a mission to make a game day dress so we also went to a tent sale and loaded up on the A&M shirts for everyone.  Once we got home the kids were all up and Daniel grilled steaks for everyone and we enjoyed dinner outside while the kids played in the backyard.  Gary an old college friend of Daniel and Clifton’s was also in town so we all hung out.  Layton had so much fun driving Cooper’s Ford truck around the back yard that evening.  After we got all the kids bathed and to bed Lauren and I stayed up and made her a game day dress.  She found the tutorial on pinterest and it was pretty easy to make and turned out so cute.  The guys all decided to go to northgate that night so we were all up late Friday night.  Saturday we took the kids to the march in at Kyle Field.  It was really hot and crowded but I think the kids enjoyed hearing the band and seeing the Corps of Cadets march in.  We took some pictures and then headed to BJs for a late lunch with three cranky kids that needed naps to eat and watch part of the game.  The kids all did pretty good and thankfully the restaurant wasn’t crowded at all.  Kyleigh and Layton were fast asleep as soon as we got in the car to head back to the house.  I napped while the kids did a little bit and then woke up and quietly snuck out and caught the end of the A&M game on t.v.  Lauren and I decided to go get pedicures before the kids woke up from naps.  It is so cheap to get a pedicure in College Station we had a great time.  We headed back to the house and played with the kids outside until dark.  We got the kids bathed and loaded up and headed out to get some frozen yogurt.  There are yogurt places on every corner there which is awesome.  Lauren and I stayed up again and I made a cute lamp shade for Molly’s room and we cut out the fabric to make ourselves some pajama pants.  I was so tired I couldn’t stay up to actually sew them so hopefully I can find the time this week to finish them.  We headed home Sunday morning so Daniel and Lauren could get to church.  We stopped and had breakfast at McDonalds and then drove around campus for about 20 minutes showing Layton where daddy used to live, work and go to school.  About 30 minutes down the road Layton was fast asleep and had a good nap on the way home.  We enjoyed our trip so much Daniel and Lauren.  My only complaint is the weekend went by way too fast.  Can’t wait to do it again soon!

Talking to the conductor

 Riding the train with mommy

 Layton driving the train

 Playing at the mall on the indoor playground.

 Driving Cooper's Ford truck

 Lauren's game day dress we made.  It is so cute!

 Sweet Kyleigh in her game day outfit.

 Watching the band

 Poor kids were so hot while we waited.

Fun weekend with Daniel, Lauren and the kids

Daniel and Lauren and the kids were in town this weekend and we had so much fun just hanging out with them.  Lauren was awesome and helped me with so many little projects for the nursery.  It is really coming together and I love it so far.  This is the only picture I took last night we had all the kids in the bath at Nana and Papa's house and they were having so much fun playing.

 Here are the projects I've finished so far for Molly's nursery.  We decided on a name and she will be Molly Grace.  Clifton and I both have always loved that name and how sweet and simple it is.  Grace is a family name my Grandmother (my dad's mom) is Fannie Grace so that is where we got the middle name.  The bow board for her room.

 A little lovey blanket.

 Layton painted a picture on Friday for Molly's room.  I've been trying to include him in this whole process so he doesn't get jealous.  He is so proud of his artwork in her room.

 A scrap booking picture I found on Pinterest that was linked to Etsy.  Thanks to Lauren's mom and her amazing stash of cute paper and scrap booking supplies we were able to finish this little project.  I can't wait to have this framed so we can hang it in her room.

 Here is a wreath I started about 2 weeks ago and I finally finished it this week.  I stayed up way too late every night this week working on it.  I love how it turned out.  Once I get everything finished and hung I will post pictures of the whole room.  Clifton helped me hang the curtains Thursday night along with a mirror and some shelves.  I love how cute and girly it is a nice change from all the trucks and boy stuff around my house.

Thanks Lauren for all your help this weekend.  I wouldn't have been able to finish everything without your help!

Sneak Peek of Layton's Pictures

While we were in Dallas one of my friends up there did a mini session with Layton in Grapevine at a vintage railroad station.  I've only gotten 4 pictures so far but they are so good I had to share them with y'all.  I haven't had any professional pictures of Layton taken since last November and he has changed so much since then.  I love how blue his eyes are in these.  He looks so much like his daddy!

Quick Easy Weeknight Crockpot Meal

I wanted to share a recipe with you that we tried one night this week.  It was super easy and very tasty and it was nice to come home to a house that smelled good because dinner was ready.  It is called Bacon Ranch Chicken.  Before work I mixed:

1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of sour cream
4 slices of precooked bacon heated in the microwave
1 teaspoon of minced garlic

I put 4 frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot and poured this on top of it.  I cooked it on low for about 8 hours and came home and shredded the chicken up and it just fell apart.  I made some egg noodles or rice would work too to serve it with.  It was very tasty and very easy.

Layton's First Plane Ride and a trip to Dallas

Last weekend Layton and I flew to Dallas to stay with one of my friends from college.  We decided to leave Clifton behind this trip so he could work and he also surprised me by painting the nursery as well.  That was an awesome surprise to come home to.  I was a little nervous about flying by myself with Layton especially being pregnant but it went so well.  Layton loved to fly and he had so much fun.  Once we got to Dallas he didn't want to get off the plane.  It was a little challenging juggling him the car seat and the stroller but we managed just fine.  Layton is Mr. Social every where we go and he talked to everyone and we made friends with all the people around us.  During the flight he was very quiet and just sat and we looked out the window and watched a little Mickey Mouse.  He even got to go up to the cockpit after the flight was over and sit in the pilot's seat and fly the plane himself.  The pilots were so nice to let him do this.  We had fun with Jackie we managed to take Layton to the park, do a little shopping, did some sewing, had delicious home made fondue one night, went swimming, met up with another friend, had Layton's pictures taken, sit in and see Jared's "special car" and I got to see another college friend before we headed to the airport Saturday night.  Jackie has been wanting to learn how to sew for awhile so I taught her how to make a pillowcase dress and burp cloths for baby gifts.  It was a quick trip but it was so nice to catch up in person and hang out.  Jackie and her husband Jared who don't have any kids yet got to see what it is like having a busy toddler around too.  Layton was well entertained by their two golden retrievers Lucy and Rusty the whole weekend.  He was even telling people in the airport in Dallas that he was going to see Jackie and "Goose" which is her dog Lucy.

Our flight back went even better and Layton was excited to get back on a plane.  After the flight was over we waited until everyone else got off the plane and I asked the pilots if he could take a look at the cockpit and they were more than happy to let Layton play for a few minutes.  This time they were showing him different buttons that made different noises and were so nice to him.  They told him "Layton you could fly this thing you just need to fill out an application,"  He looked up at them and said "I need a pencil."  The whole flight crew was laughing at this point and they were impressed with how well he could talk for a 2 year old.  We ended up walking through the airport in San Antonio with the whole flight crew talking to all of them.  They were so good to Layton and let him play in the airplane a good 10 minutes.  They have no idea how much it meant to Layton.  He was in heaven up there with them pushing all the buttons.  Here are a bunch of pictures from our busy but fun weekend in Dallas.

Daddy helping us get off in the airport in San Antonio Thursday night.

 Headed to Dallas

 Watching Mickey Mouse

 He was a little shy on this flight with the pilots.

 Waiting on our luggage.

 Watching cartoons with Rusty.

 At the park in Jackie's neighborhood.

 Swimming at Jackie's house.

 Sitting in Jared's Chevelle

 Flying home to San Antonio

 Talking with the pilots in San Antonio.