Our Weekend

Some of the blogs I read do a weekend recap so I thought I would too.

My weekend is not Saturday/Sunday because I work Sundays. My weekend starts Friday mornings. This weekend Joe and I decided to do something last minute. Baylor football season starts next Sunday so Joe is going to be very busy working overtime. We wanted to make a quick trip to the beach, but the weather channel showed rain for Friday and Saturday. We were a little bummed about not being able to go to the beach, but knew we wanted to get out of town even if it was just for the day.
We decided to go to lunch at the Salt Lick in Round Rock and then head down to the San Marcos Outlets. We got to the Salt Lick right after they opened so it was not busy. I ordered the sausage plate and Joe had a combo plate with sliced brisket and sausage. Normally we order Kylie her own meal, but when the waitress told me how much came on my plate I figured there would probably be enough for her to share with me. I was right! The plate was full of sausage, beans, potato salad, and cole slaw. There was enough food for Kylie and me to eat, and even give Joe what we couldn't eat. We were all stuffed when we left. After lunch we drove down to San Marcos. On the way to the outlets, Kylie told us she wanted to walk in the stores instead of riding in her stroller. I told her as long as she held one of our hands she could walk. When we got there we decided to bring the stroller just in case. For the most part, she did a good job at walking and holding our hands. There were a few times she said she wanted to go by herself, but once we told her she would have to ride if she didn't obey she grabbed our hand and we continued shopping. One of our first stops was the Disney Store. Kylie loved it and probably would have stayed the rest of the day if we let her. She liked walking around and pointing out all of the characters she knows. The store was selling three cups for $10 so we couldn't pass up the great deal. We let Kylie pick out her favorites. She got a Minnie Mouse cup with a twirly straw, a Toy Story cup with a spinning part on the bottom, and a TinkerBell cup with glitter. While walking around we saw the trailer for 'Hey Cupcake'. We were thirsty and tired so we knew we better stop for a quick sugar rush and water. Joe got the double dose (chocolate buttercream frosting and chocolate cake) and Kylie and I shared the Cherry Sublime (keylime cake with buttercream frosting). They were delicious!!! After our treat we stopped at more stores, but only bought Joe a shirt. After walking all over the outlet mall we were ready to head home. I knew once we got in the car to head home Kylie would be go to sleep. I think she was asleep within ten minutes. On the way home we decided to make a stop at Garden Ridge. We bought a much needed new trash can for our kitchen and a mug tree for our coffee cups. By the time we left the store it was already 7pm. We were all hungry and craving some pasta from Baris in Waco. We didn't get to the restaurant until 9pm. Kylie never eats that late but we figured it would be okay just this one time. It was her weekend too, so the rules can be broken right?? She ate her spaghetti and meatballs and enjoyed their delicious rolls. We ate until we were full and still had leftovers for all three of us. Joe had to get a cannoli before we left ( I got one too). It is his new favorite dessert since we got back from Boston. Once we got home we were wide awake. We let Kylie stay up a little bit and then put her to bed. Joe and I stayed up and rearranged things on the counter so we could use our new mug tree. After cleaning (at midnight!), we enjoyed our cannolis and watched a little bit of television. We didn't go to sleep until 1:30am.
Saturday morning Joe went to his parent's house to visit. My mom came over and we went to HEB, Michaels, and Target. After shopping we grabbed some lunch to go and ate at home. After lunch, Kylie took a nap and mom and I lounged around. We then looked up some craft ideas online. After Mom went home, Joe went to sleep for a little while before he headed in for work. Kylie played, ate dinner, played some more, and then I gave her a bath. Then it was time for bed. I watched a little bit of tv and then went to sleep. I normally don't have any trouble getting up for my early shift on Sundays ( I have to be at work at 6:45am), but I guess I turned off my alarm (twice). Thankfully Joe called me a few minutes before 6 and I was able to get ready, get Kylie ready and head out at our normal time. Once we got in the car, I realized I needed to get gas. Thankfully there is a gas station close to our house that is open at 6:30am on Sundays. Kylie and I got to work at 6:44am! Kylie ate her breakfast and then mom came to pick her up for church. I worked until 2:45p and then went to mom's to pick up Kylie. When I pulled up to the house, I noticed my brother's fiance's vehicle was in front of the house and Joe's truck was in the driveway. As soon as I saw that I knew they were inside to celebrate my birthday. I walked in and they yelled "Happy Birthday!". My mom had made me a birthday cake using twinkies shaped into a flower. My brother and his fiance got me a pair of cute rainboots. My mom is going to get me a haircut like I do every year. She also got me a birthday balloon (picked out by my brother). It is huge!!! Kylie thinks it is her balloon and loves playing with it. After cake and ice cream we headed home to clean up. We then went over to Joe's aunt's house for quesadillas. After dinner and visiting a little while, we came home so Joe could take a little nap before going to work. Kylie and I played outside because it was actually cool (or cooler than it has been). We played with bubbles, took a bike ride, and Kylie took a ride around the block in her wagon. Then it was time for baths.
Joe and I work opposite shifts the entire week so it is nice to be able to spend Friday and Saturday morning/afternoon together as a family of three. We love our family time!!