An Umbrella A Day Will Keep The Sunshine Away

Yesterday everyone in our home was up early.

I get up before the children to have a bit of ME time. This guy always tries to steal the spotlight. Every morning when I get on the computer...here he comes! I just had to snap this picture of Crazy George! The children and I were going to go outlet shopping with my mom. I think the shopping vibe was in the air. Was my shopping excitement was rubbing off onto my children? (That would be a dream come true!)

By 6:15am, Emily was up creating a nice breakfast display....place cards, books, juice and cereal for all. She worked hard, and everyone enjoyed! Look at how the girls just swarm their baby brother (this is how it always is). And I wonder why at 19 months he still only says Momma and Dadda (just mumbles them every blue moon).

He imitates, is very alert and already shows signs of a future engineer.

I thought his hearing may be off. A lot of times he just won't acknowledge someone. Oh, will this guy cuddle and laugh though!

Okay...shopping...we all had a nice time. Henry was so good, hardly making a peep! At one of the first stores, the girls begged for umbrellas. Best purchases by far! It was sunny and hot. The girls stayed under their umbrellas and received so many compliments! They already had their umbrellas out first thing this morning! Overall, outlet shopping was SUPERB! If shopping was a sport, I would definitely be an Olympian! My mom said that when I was young, we would go to the same outlet mall with my grandma. After all day shopping, my mom would be wiped out! Not Grandma P. and me...we were ready to tackle more stores! Ever hear of a runner's high? I've NEVER had one, but a shopping high? All the time! It's great!

P.S. And just to test Henry's hearing, I whispered his name from across the room. He looked up at me right away...with the biggest, most mischievous, yet adorable grin ever. Silly boy!