Our Time With Mickey

I'm a little behind.  Last weekend (January 24 - 25th)  I picked up Mickey on Saturday morning...I was going to pick her up Friday eve but it had rained all day and it was still raining during rush hour on a Friday and opted to wait until morning.  

Mr. Man was working Saturday so it was just little ol' me.  I planned on taking Mic out to lunch after I picked her up and decided to invite Erica as well since I haven't seen her since Christmas either.  This would give us a chance to talk face to face vs text and phone conversations.

We went to The Peachtree Cafe in Roswell, what yummy food they have there and a big menu which is always harder to choose from.  

After lunch I dropped Erica off and Mickey and I headed towards the mall to Toys R Us!

This past Christmas she told me she wanted more clothes for her American Girl doll, well she had changed her mind once she opened the gift.  So we did a return and with that money we went shopping.

She picked out a Hello Kitty guitar.  She does love her instruments. 

After our long search in Toys R Us we headed over to one of my favorite places on earth, Popcorn Haven!  After trying many different flavors we each picked one, well I picked two (smiles) and we enjoyed it on our way home. (she also enjoyed mine)

 When Mickey came in she saw right away the pillow I had made her.  Last month she liked the one I was making for myself and asked if I would make her one.  So we went up to my creative room so she could pick out her yarn.

She loved it (Minnie did too!)and she used it this weekend and then took it home with her.

Sunday morning Mickey entertained us with her new guitar.  We did a video to send to mom as well as many posed pictures.

Along with playing guitar Mr. Man set up my keyboard in our bedroom at Christmas,  that she loves to play so we had many concerts this weekend.

After lunch we surprised Mickey with a trip to the mall to paint pottery.

She had a difficult time picking out the perfect piece but ended up with a valentine cup.

 Then she saw this Jumpstreet Park and wanted to go in and play in the worst way, but we already planned Dave and Buster's so we had her pick and she picked Jumpstreet.

 Unlike other indoor parks you pay by the hour here.  So we paid one hour which ended up to be enough as she jumped and bounced around the entire time and she was pretty worn out at the hour.

 But can't you tell Mickey had fun?!

 Mr. Man said we can still go to Dave and Busters!  He's a push over like me when it comes to her!  First we had an early dinner in the restaurant, then she played again!

 After her Harley ride game she said I will never do that one again!  I think it stressed her out but I was amazed how well she could drive in the lanes and avoid traffic...she did better than I did.

She played a lot of games, it's so neat to see how grown up she is getting.  She can even see over the air hockey table and play with papa now!

Apparently when she got home she crashed, so did me and papa!

Hugs,

Tania

P.S.  I added a page at the top of my blog post titled Park Visits, if you have the time check it out, Mr. Man and I have a new project...After 30 plus years of marriage you still need to spend time together and keep things interesting, this is one of those ways.  I do hope you enjoy it and will continue to follow it. Thanks!

Mickey Time

Sunday afternoon we picked up Mickey to stay with us since she didn't have school on Monday or Tuesday.

On the way home we stopped at Stone Mountain to see the pumpkin festival

 Mr. Man was having fun!

My mini me needed to be like a mini papa.

The temps were fallish (I know fallish isn't a word) and we had a nice short time there, everything was closing...they have shops and restaurants in the park.  They must close early on Sunday, everything is either closed or close early in the south on Sundays. To side track on that I had a very hard time getting use to that but I really do like that some shops are closed on Sunday to spend time to worship and be with family.  It reminds me of when I was a kid on how things were, that Sunday's were actually meant for family and not for shopping or whatever.  It is a little disappointing when you want things to be open but only for a quick minute.

Monday Mickey and I made many Pinterest Halloween kid crafts for her to take home and decorate her bedroom.  We also made Halloween cut out sugar cookies and pumpkin bread.  She is so much fun!

Tuesday I had a Dr appt and the Dr was a little behind but Mickey was very good on waiting which was good since she has a chart for Sunday school for being patient.  She did very good for me, she usually does.

Then we headed over to Target, I think maybe I go into a Target twice a year it's kinda nice to go there since no one shops there anymore and it's like you have the entire store to yourself and no waiting in lines!  But they really don't have the inventory like Walmart which is usually where I shop since it is only one mile from home and Target is 10.  

Anyway I bought Mickey a new pair of leggings since we got paint on the pair she wore the day before, also a cardigan which she can wear at the wedding if she gets chilly, a cute little top and a Halloween t-shirt she absolutely had to have!

For lunch we went to Stevie B's they have an OK pizza and salad buffet... all those pizzas but Mickey only wants cheese her Grandma Benesh would have liked that.

It was more of a quiet day on Tuesday since it was extremely rainy out but we did make popcorn balls that had candy corn in it!

I love spending time with my girl, I don't get to do it as often as I use to since she is in school now but I do treasure each moment I do get with her.

Until next time!

Hugs,
Tania

P.S.  See correction on prior post if you'd like...

All I Want For Christmas...

Mickey lost her first tooth last night!  

Erica called me the other day to let me know her tooth is really close to come out since she is staying with us for a few days.  I said to her well maybe if she looses her tooth here she can just bring it home so the tooth fairy can visit her at home?  Erica said no she can't wait for it to come out she is kinda grossed out about it all.  (chuckles)

Our baby girls is growing up so fast!  

I am planning some fun things to do when she comes to stay!

Hugs,
Tania

Funfilled Weekend

Friday after Mickey was home from school I picked her up to spend a fun weekend with us.

 

On the way home I told her all about our weekend plans.  When I mentioned we were going to church on Sunday.  She said aww is it going to be long?  I said well of course it is!  She reminds me so much of her mother.  When we went to church as a family, when the girls were young Erica always counted all the pages in the bulletin to see if it was going to be a long service.  Makes me smile.

 

 

Friday evening we just hung out at home.  She played the piano for us, I think it was Christmas songs is what she told us.

 

 

It was all cozy in her bedroom at bedtime.  I put up a little pink metallic tree with pink lights and little ornaments.  She loved it and slept with the little tree on all night.

 



 After breakfast once again she played us some more music on the piano.  Then she and papa did shop shopping, while
I stayed home and made ham and bean soup.  Left over ham bone from Thanksgiving.  I love bean soup! 

 Once they returned home we ate lunch and then laid down for a short while (nap time)  I have been reading to her a very large book of Christmas stories that I read to my girls when they were little.  She is really enjoying it.

Once she woke up we made gingerbread cookies!  Need I say our house smelled wonderful!

 Then we went up to our bedroom where we put up a Christmas tree.  I fluffed our fake tree, Mr. Man put on the lights and Mickey helped with the ornaments it looks much prettier in person this picture looks like we have a pink tree but it is purple lights.  I could try to take a better picture but I'm not...Please use your imagination.

After taco night we played a couple of games of Candy Land.  She is a much better sport at playing games then she was last year at Christmas.

 

 

We had a fun day indoors while it was cold and rainy outside.





All dressed up for church!  We didn't go to our church we have been thinking we need to change our church home and actually our church pastor wife is a pastor at another church and that is the one we went to visit.  We really liked this church it is more what we are used to back home in Minnesota.  We are going again next week they are only having one service after a café breakfast.  This is their special Christmas music service.  Which I will LOVE!  Mr. Man isn't into that very much he sometimes complains there is too much music in church.  But I will enjoy it!  

 

 Once we were home again it was time to decorate the gingerbread cookies we made on Saturday. 

 

Mickey did a good job considering that tube was pretty hard to push the frosting out of.

Then Mr. Man took Mickey over to our next door neighbor's to see the bee wasp that is in their tree.  This picture doesn't show how big it really it. It is scary big! 

 

 

I found it one day on our walk.  I heard a noise and stopped in the street to see what it was.  It was a buzzing.  Then I saw this!  But that isn't where the noise was coming from.  One of the kids that live in that house left a toy on outside and the battery must have been running low and making a noise.

 Later in the day we headed off to Stone Mountain for the Stone Mountain Christmas.  While waiting in the ticket line this man was making bubbles to entertain the kids.  Some were quite large!  I only could think of how cold his hands must have been.  We did pick a cold night to go!  37 degrees.  Once upon a time this wouldn't have been so bad but we have adjusted to warmer temps and don't have the outdoor winter wear like we did in MN.  I sure could have used them this night.

 The decorations are so pretty

 Carolers...I secretly was wishing I could be dressed in that garb and singing with them.  Then I also thought they dressed so nice back then.

 We went to our first show...The Polar Express 3D  Mickey sure enjoyed it.

 On our way to an early dinner before everyone decided to eat we see Mrs. Claus so we stopped by so Mickey could say hello.  She told her to tell Santa she wants Monster High stuff.

 We ate at the Campfire Grill.  Last year the restaurant was called Miss Katie's then I saw this summer they were changing I was not happy about this because I loved their menu.

But much to my surprise they just changed the name and the décor!  Our appetizer is fried pickles with ranch dressing! YUM!

 It's evening before you know it and all the beautiful lights are on. 

 

We went on a very cold train ride around Stone Mountain. I am glad I bought our picnic blanket from the car with us.

 

 

Darn we missed the parade because the train ran late!

 

 

We went to one more show it was Christmas over the years.  I liked this one too last year.  The other two shows would be too late for us since we still had to get Mickey home so she could get ready for bed and get a good night sleep for school.

 

 

What a fun wonderful weekend.  I know we had a busy weekend as it has taken me a day to recover!  I must be getting old!

 

 

I love making fun memories for Mickey.  I remember how much fun I had with my grandma and she still is the best grandma ever!  My mom wasn't very maternal and missed out on grandma time.  Mr. Man's mom did fun things with and for the kids, they liked spending special time with her.  Only with one complaint.  "grandma is kinda grumpy"  I smile as I write this.  I'm sure the kids drove her crazy.

 

 

It is one week until Christmas Eve and I feel good about where I am at.  I sent out gifts in the mail yesterday.  Wrapped all the gifts and they are now under the tree this morning.  Next is the baking then the grocery shopping.

 

 

Mickey said to me this weekend, "Mimi I can't wait for Christmas"  I said "Mickey to me this is Christmas.  It is the journey leading up to Christmas"  she doesn't get it yet but these are the learning years.

 

Until later!

Hugs,

Tania

Show and Tell

I just have a quick random post. 

Mickey is student of the week, I'm not sure what that all means but what I do know is that she gets to do show and tell to day and I tell you knowing this girl she is probably pretty excited!

She is bringing her jar of shells to show and tell.  I think that is perfect! I can't wait to hear all about it.

P.S.

 

I have a new page you can find at the top of my blog page labeled December Daily 2013 please check it out if you have a moment.  I will be adding to that as I work on it, or have my pictures ready to post. ; )

Hugs,
Tania