Weekend Wrap Up...Bed Rest Style

I have now been on bed rest for two weeks.  And, I have tried really hard to take it easy, but for this super busy mommy, it has been a challenge.  Friday night, we all stayed home, ate dinner in, watched TV, and totally relaxed.  It was perfect!  Saturday, we got out for some family fun.  We started with breakfast at Chick Fil A, then we went and all got pedicures (Momma Pam even joined us), and then we went back home to work on a few projects that Momma Pam helped with.  After that, we went to Mimi and Papa's for a yummy lunch and spent some time there hanging out.  The rest of Saturday evening was spent at home.  Sunday, Kyle and I headed to the matinee to see The Dark Knight Rises.  It was the best Batman movie yet!  Thank you Mimi and Papa for watching Kathryn so we could see the movie on the big screen.  After the movie, we all came home and spent the night relaxing and playing.  We had a fun and relaxing weekend!

Daddy's first pedicure...and he loved it!

Kathryn's sweet prayers

Every night Kathryn says prayers before going to bed.  She generally thanks God for her Mommy and Daddy, Bailey, family, teachers, and friends (often naming specific people).  In the past few months, she has prayed for her "baby" AKA her baby brother or sister to be.  Tonight, she prayed for "to be a big sister and have a little brother."  Generally she does not specify a gender when praying (or any other time for that matter), she just says "baby."  I guess she is thinking a brother is on the way.  We will know sooner than later! 

Kathryn's Current Favorites

Kathryn definitely goes through spurts of things she loves...for the last couple of weeks, these are her favs
1. Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie
2. Dolphin Tale movie
3. Yogurt (any dark pink flavor)
4. Applesauce
5. Ranch Dressing
6. Cucumbers
7. Mega Blocks...likes to build castles
8. Scissors, paper, and colors...especially sparkly markers
9. Her bitty baby, "Roxy" stuffed dog, and Callie the kitty
10. Her kitchen foods and creating picnics for us

Shopping with Daddy

Since I am needing to stay home and off my feet, Daddy has taken over lots of extra duties.  Today, he and Kathryn went grocery shopping at Publix.  Daddy is doing a great job of taking care of us!

Daddy sent me this pic from Publix...so sweet!

Play time with Papa

Mimi and Papa came over for dinner this past Monday night.  After dinner, Kathryn and Papa played the Cootie game....so sweet!

A few sights from Yorktown, Virginia

Our Hotel

Farmer's Market...complete with a Bluegrass Band playing

Our Virginia Trip

This past Thursday, we woke up bright and early (at 3:30 AM to be exact) and headed to the airport for our trip to Virginia.  There were a lot of firsts that happened on this trip...our first time in Virginia, Kathryn's first airplane ride, and Kathryn's first wedding.  Despite the fact it was over 100 degrees each day we were there, we had an absolute blast.

Since we were up so early Thursday morning, we didn't make Kathryn change into clothes until our first flight.  We were hoping she would go back to sleep on the drive to Nashville, but she was definitely too excited for that.  Kathryn did a great job on the flight.  She acted like a pro the entire time.  You would have thought she was a frequent flyer.

Ready for her 1st take off

Loved wearing a luggage tag as a bracelet

Flying diva

Her set up for the flight...snack, juice, crayons, and paper

At the end of the first flight

Ready for take off on flight #2

In the air on flight #2 to Virginia

Landing in Norfolk, Virginia

Once in Norfolk, we got our rental car and headed to Yorktown.  We stopped to eat lunch at Plaza Aztec.  It was a delicious Mexican restaurant.  The guacamole they prepared table side was so good!  Then we spent some time hanging out with the groom Mike Lewellen at his home.  Next we checked in at our hotel, and then went to dinner at Joe and Mimma's with the bridal party and family.  This was an Italian affair and the food was great.  It was fun hanging out with everyone and meeting new folks.  Kathryn especially enjoyed playing with Brice (the bride and groom's son).

Friday, Kathryn and I headed to Water Country USA in Williamsburg.  This water park was unbelievable.  There were 3 areas that were kid friendly, and Kathryn had an absolute blast.

She loved the slides the best!

Enjoying a snack

Without a doubt, the slides were a big hit for her

Our drive on the way back to Yorktown...we were water front the entire time...so pretty!

Kathryn missed the pretty scenery on the ride back...she was exhausted after a day at the water park

Friday evening was the rehearsal and dinner.  Kathryn and I didn't stay out late.  We were pretty worn out from a full day at Water Country USA.

Walking to the Rehearsal Dinner...everything is Yorktown is within walking distance...I loved that!

Rehearsal Dinner location

The Groom and Groomsmen

Kyle and Lew

At the rehearsal dinner

Walking back to our hotel

Setting sun

View on our walk

Saturday was the big wedding day.  First thing that morning, I headed to the Farmer's Market solo.  I grabbed some baked goodies for breakfast as well as a couple of jarred goodies to bring home (salsa and mango preserves).  Then, Kathryn and I decided headed to lunch at Carrot Tree.  The food was delicious and the environment was full of history.  After lunch, we caught a trolley ride to see more of Yorktown.  We ended up stopping at Ben & Jerry's before going back to the hotel the get ready for the wedding.

President's Fruit Salad and their Ham and Cheese biscuits

The best carrot cake!

First Trolley Ride...taking it all in

Kathryn, Mommy, and baby

Relaxing on the trolley...it was really nice being in the AC

Ben & Jerry's...and, all the buildings where this cute...Yorktown is beautiful!

Mouthful of ice cream

After our ice cream stop, we went back to the room to get ready for the night.  Lew and Dawn had a beautiful (and slightly hot...again, temps over 100) wedding.

Daddy was a handsome groomsman!

At the reception...tired and hot

Mommy and Daddy

Pretty centerpieces

Kathryn would not take a pic with the three of us, but she did take one pic with me...I look exhausted (and that's exactly how I felt), but it's a cute pic of Kathryn

The reception was so hot, we walked across the street to Ben & Jerry's to get some ice cream and cool off.  Yes, this was our second time there in one day, and the people there recognized us and called us out on it!

 

Kathryn and I did not stay at the reception for long.  It was just so hot, and we were beyond tired.  Plus, we had to get up early (4:30 AM) Sunday morning to head back to Tennessee.  Kathryn did pretty well flying back on Sunday.  She was a little fussy, but I think more than anything, she was plain ole worn out.

Our first flight heading home...again, this was taken while we were landing

Ipad Fun

Gotta love the accessories...sunglasses, bracelets...she is my fashionista!

Our final descend in Nashville

We had a wonderful weekend!  Kathryn and I got to spend lots of time together, and we just had lots of fun.  We were all glad to be home Sunday.  Team Luther was all in bed and asleep by 7:30 PM.  Our first trip to Virginia was a success!