Aleky Sleeps During Shopping Trip

Our boys were extra good this weekend and we wanted to give them a little reward to say "thank you" for the pleasant day.  But one thing led to another and the reward had to be postponed.  However, today was the day and we took the boys to Macey's to get them ice cream cones.  The boys thought it was great and they happily munched on their ice cream while we tried to get some quick shopping done. 

Apparently our quick shopping trip wasn't fast enough.  As were are speeding through the freezer section we notice that Aleky is out cold, literally.  Not only was he sleeping but he still had a beautiful ice cream mark around his lips!  It was just too cute to pass up.

We still tried to hurry with our shopping.  We managed to finish, check out and get home in time to be only 15 minutes late to David's pack meeting.  We tried...there just isn't enough time in the day!

Back to School Shopping

School starts for David on Wednesday! So naturally it is time for the back-to-school shopping. With 4 energetic boys just the thought of shopping can be daunting! But before we went to the store, at the store, and twice in the store we stopped our boys and talked to them about being good boys and behaving while we were shopping. And they we're almost angels. We only lost Michael for 3 minutes (when he wandered to the other side of the store, by accident?)

The highlight of the shopping trip was getting new shoes! The three older boys have successfully worn through their old shoes and needed new ones. Michelle made a thorough inspection of each shoe option to make sure it was appropriately rated for active boys (would crack, tear or wear out). The boys couldn't contain their excitement as they tried on each pair of shoes. The rest of the shopping trip seemed to pale in comparison to the first stop in the shoe isle.

This morning the boys couldn't wait for morning to get here so they could put on their new shoes. On their own initiative they got dressed and put their shoes on even before breakfast, scripture reading or family prayers! I figure if they are that excited about it, you just need to go with the flow. We're excited for the new school year and David going to Kindergarden!