We had a great weekend. On Friday morning, we met my friend Anna and her girls at the zoo. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… our zoo membership has paid for itself about three times already. I’m so thankful we have such a wonderful zoo in Columbia.
We got to the zoo at 10:00 a.m. and it wasn’t too hot yet, but it got hot quickly. The boys were excited to be there and we made the rounds looking at all of our favorite animals before stopping to have some pizza there.
We saw this little sign next to one of the cages and Anna and I just laughed. She told me to make sure and get a picture of it. Can y’all even imagine? Older siblings helping the father care for the newborn. While the mother does what? Sleeps, probably!
We had a great time at the zoo. Hayes is always just kind of along for the ride- smiling at everyone and having a good time. Hudson, on the other hand, was not happy about leaving the zoo and if we hadn’t had the stroller he probably would have just stayed there watching the bears play.
On Friday night we watched the Gamecocks play Arkansas in the College World Series. It was a nail biter, for sure, and we were up really late. College World Series week always comes with really late bed times. But the Gamecocks won and we’re so excited to be playing in the finals!
On Saturday morning we went to Hudson’s classmate’s birthday party at the park. Todd and I saw a lot of our friends and their kids, which is always fun in the summer time when we’re not seeing folks as often.
He is such a cute little boy and always has on a red cowboy hat. So, he naturally had a cowboy party.
Hudson was very excited about seeing his friends and more excited about the cookie and cupcakes.
We had a fun, low key day around the house. The boys took naps and I did a lot of reading and a lot of laundry. My allergies have been getting the best of me again, so I liked having some time to unwind at home. And no baseball!
Before Todd and I went out that night, I tried to get some pictures of Hayes and me, but he never would look at the screen and smile. He’s always checking out the ceiling fans!
That night Todd and I had a little date night. We just went to Moe’s and then to a movie. We joked that on the night when we don’t have any kids with us we still choose to go to a kid-friendly restaurant. But it was fun!
After Moe’s, we went to see Rock of Ages. I had seen the stage performance a while back, so I knew a good bit about the show, but I was still excited. I really liked it! It wasn’t my favorite movie of all time, but it was so much fun! I wanted to get up and start singing along.
We thought Tom Cruise did a great job. We just kept laughing at him. And Catherine Zeta Jones was fantastic! Loved her in “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.” So great!
And I loved all the cameos from the former rockers during “We Built This City/ We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Have y’all seen it? Did you see Debbie Gibson? And the cameo from Constantine was neat, too. I’d definitely rent this one and see it again so I can sing along at home!
Have y’all seen Rock of Ages? Did you enjoy it?
Are you watching the College World Series? Go Gamecocks!
I’ve been telling my husband that I want to see Rock of Ages on Broadway forever! Now I want to see the movie, which is more likely to happen than going to NYC to see it.
Sounds like a fun weekend!!
Watching the Gamecocks right now!! Not looking so hot….praying round 2 goes better!!
We had a great time at the zoo last week…Riverbanks is great!! It would be so much fun to have a zoo playdate with you and your boys…my boys are the exact ages as Hayes and Hudson!!
Looks like you all had such a fun weekend! Hudson and Hayes are such handsome little boys!
I loved Rock of Ages! SO glad you all were able to see it!
I love Moe’s too. Sometimes it can be too much to go to dinner and a movie -by the time you get back the whole night is over, you spent a boatload on a babysitter and dinner. We like to do a quick, easy dinner or just go out for starters if we are going to a movie. Hudson and Hayes look pretty hot but still so happy. Have you seen the cool fans at Lowe’s that spray water while blowing cool air. They are about $10 but they actually last longer than one night. Evie loves it!
Erin! I ventured out of Google Reader so that I could leave you a comment and I am just now seeing your new site design- I LOVE IT! We saw Rock of Ages this weekend, too. I bought the soundtrack on iTunes as soon as we got home and I have it on repeat right now. We loved it and the music is so fun. And we are still laughing at Tom Cruise!!
I surely hope tonight goes better than last night did. Seriously, that was miserable!!!!
Hayes and you are so darling! What is it with babies and ceiling fans? Dell Harper just can’t get enough. Every picture you put up of Hudson just amazes me! He is so grown up!
I would love to see Rock of Ages, but we so rarely go to the movies that I’m saving my movie experience for Brave. And I think I would have a hard time convincing Ryan to go see Rock of Ages, but at least when it comes out on video, he can nap while I watch. 😉
I really want to see Rock of Ages so I’m glad to hear you liked it. Go Gamecocks!!!!!
we are wanting to see rock of ages! haven’t yet! i heard it was good!
I’ve been on the fence about seeing Rock of Ages, so hearing good reviews is always reassuring. I am so excited that USC is back in the College World Series! I hope they pull it through tonight so we can have one more game. I don’t think I was this into sports while I was a student there!
We went to Rock of Ages this past weekend, too! LOVED it, and like you, I totally just wanted to get up and dance! My husband really enjoyed it, too, but let’s face it, the guy loved nearly everything about the 80s, so it was only natural that he’d love a movie that showcased great 80s music and big hair! Haha! 🙂
Sounds like a great weekend! I took the morning off yesterday to hit the zoo with my hubby and son Rhys before the heat gets past 100 later this week. It was so nice! Since we’re members now, we can go here and there and just hit one or two things in the morning and not feel like we have to see everything all in one trip. Your boys are just too cute!