January 16, 2012

So, I decided to take off January 16 (Martin Luther King Day) since Leah had the day off. My mom and I took Leah, Amber and Michael to the Mall of America. The kids started out on the rides. As always, they had a blast on the rides. Amber even went on the kiddie roller coaster for the first time (she loved it)! They got their faces painted. I took my eyes off of Amber briefly after she had her ladybug painted on her cheek (before it was dry), only to turn back to discover that she had already smeared hers!! Leah and Michael both loved their faces- and looked super cute! We ate lunch at the American Girl Store. Yes, Michael was hesitant at first, but he did come along. I think he even enjoyed it! He told me later that the food was good, and that he would eat there again! Leah always loves going to the American Girl Store. She even talked me into getting Julie's ears pierced while we were there! Amber played along as well. We had brought her bitty baby. After watching her sister with her doll, it didn't take Amber long to get the hang of trying to feed her doll at lunch. We really had a nice lunch. Then, it was off to Lego Land (Michael's request). They all had some fun playing Legos. Then, a few more rides before we started to head home! What a fun day we had.

We brought Michael home, and, of course, HAD to stop in to see baby Joshua. He is so darn cute. Leah and Amber both loved him up. Amber has already claimed him as "mine."