It took a trip to the mall

to remind me that I have not updated this blog in too long. So after updating today, I'll be going to back to fill in the blanks to the start of the year!

We had a great weekend filled with Chloe's bestest buddies Bea & Franny! Friday night we had the Broadfeet over for dinner. We've been trading off hosting each other's families on Friday nights and ordering take out. This weekend Maya's parent, Rich and Heidi were in town, so it was even more fun. We had done pizza a few weeks in a row so we decided to mix it up a bit and get some takeout from Chaba Thai. Yum. And then Craig, Rich, Chloe and Bea walked down to the little corner store to get some ice cream for dessert. Plus, it was a beautiful sunny day. Perfect end to a week.

On Saturday night, we went out with the Broadfeet and Springgates sans kids (for the first time ever) to Laurelhurst Market. Chloe hung out with Franny and August while Ashley babysat and had a great time.

Sunday morning we were invited back to the Springgates for brunch. We were a bit late as the little bean slept in until 9:30. A record for her and we were not complaining.

Sunday afternoon, the girls (me, Liza and Maya) took the other girls (Chloe, Franny & Bea) to the mall to take advantage of the gap 30% off sale. Chloe and Bea both got new outfits at the gap, which they both changed into while in the middle of the store. Then we ran into Chloe's buddy Ella, watched the ice skaters for a bit and then went to the little ride area.

Bea, Franny, Ella & Chloe


With Ella, Chloe's favorite big girl!


Franny, Chloe and Bea, rocking the mall in their new outfits.


We told the kids that we didn't have any quarters, but Franny discovered that one of the rides was working without any money. . so these 3 girls hung out in the ice cream truck for a good 15 minutes!