Fall Cleaning

This weekend was our get-everything-done-on-the-huge-list-that was supposed-to-be-SPRING-cleaning day. :) These are the chores easily put off such as cleaning out closets and purging clothes etc. We did a great job and had a few bags to donate to The Salvation Army...yes even Brad purged! I was very proud of how good he was about getting rid of stuff (for those of you who don't know, this is not in his nature). This picture is just before Brad and Lorelei headed out to walk over to the pet store. It was very cold and cloudy all weekend (great weekend for staying in!) but this girl always has to get out, so this was good chance for me to get a few closets etc cleaned out without her underfoot! As always, the animals were a big hit! :)

We actually ended up taking way more pictures than I thought we would on a work weekend! Since we were stuck inside most of the day, we had to get creative to stay busy. Lorelei is playing in a box, I think while I was cleaning out her closet. The next picture is her new "surprised face" she picked up from one of her books. Its cracks us up!



Then in order to keep Lorelei entertained in her room, I suggested building a fort...well this was way more mess (and included me helping rather than cleaning) than it was worth. I think they both had fun though.

Thankfully we were able to get a lot done during her nap as well!













Sunday was another day of getting chores done (especially during nap) but we did have some fun as well. After church we had a fun "family date" at The Cheesecake Factory. We sat behind the waiter's station so the many waiters/waitresses kept her amused. It also helps that they bring out a child's plate with banana and bread as soon as you get there! It was nice to be able to enjoy going out together.

Just have to show off her church outfit. Love having all these new fall clothes! This one was even consignment!



Another item on the list was baby proofing. I know our child is 13 months and has been walking for a while now, but she really doesn't get into the cabinets (no handles) much at all. Anyway, this is Brad trying to get some stuff installed (ran out of time during nap) with Lorelei trying to help.