Visit the inlaws

Since we were under two hours from the in-laws we decided to go see them for a couple days. 

Eric had found on-line that you can download the started pack for Cards against Humanity and get it printed for about $6 so we went ahead and did that one day. It was a great deal but a PAIN IN BUTT to cut them all up even with MIL's paper cutter. It took me well over an hour but it was SO WORTH IT. We had the best time playing and were dying. Imay, or may not have had to run to the bathroom at one point just in case Hey I have had four kids, you know you would have been running too! The only thing that would have made it better is if Sam's Club had the awesome Onion Dip they sell. Eric made some from scratch, even sauteing up onions, but I really wanted the one from Sam's. 

Marcia, the MIL, had wanted to get her screen patio and porch power washed so we all (well all except William and shockingly little Eric). Ashton was the biggest helper. He knew Yaya was paying for the work so he was all over it. He does like helping too even without money. He likes to be the center of attention so he gets that when he is the best helper. LOL He was really excited to help use the power washer too. 

We mostly just hung out enjying the time together and being close. Ashton ended up not coming home with us because he wanted to help his Yaya get ready for her Yard Sale. That meant he was going to have to stay there for 2 whole weeks alone. It also meant he would miss my birthday but we didn't realize that until we had already left. Oh well. 

Eric and Zoey dancing to It's Raining Tacos

Ashton helping Daddy power wash.

Zoey helping vacuum.

Playing Card Against Humanity

Our Visit to The Bookshelf

So I had seen a used book store the other day when we were in the downtown area of Batesville. I loaded the kids in the car and we headed over to The Bookshelf. I will do pretty much anything to get them to read so I was hoping this would do the trick. I used to go to the kibrary on my bike growing up and come home with a backpack full of books. I just can't seem to get the kids to do that. Itry not to force it and I let them pick out their own stuff but they still don't have the interest I want them to. Please comment with your tips and tricks. I even tried a reward chart but that still didn't work. 

I had read on their website they had a lot of books but I was NOT expecting this. It is basically a giant maze of bookshelf, after bookshelf, after bookshelf just PACKED with books. Rory Gilmore would DIE in here.

We made our way upstairs to the young adult section and looked for some things. William was of course looking for books about cats but they were out of Warrior Cats book and we didn't find any other ones though he did pick some books out. I actually had the lady that was working come up and help us since there were SO MANY books there. Eric was driving me INSAINE! It was like pulling teeth to get that kid to just PICK A BOOK!!!! We finally got the Divergent series which I am hoping he will get into. 

Downstairs was the little kid section and Ashton picked up some books and Zoey ended up with two. She LOVES books but kept saying " I get that one later" and putting it back. LOL She kills me. Both her books were also cat books. 

They have a new section as well if you are looking for a new release. They take trades at 25% of the retail and sell them for 50% retail. They keep track of your spending for rewards and also trade in credit. All of their policies are clearly stated on their website. 

We really enjoyed our visit there and I look forward to stopping by when we are in the area again. 

Looking down just one of many paths. 

Books, books, and more books. This was the smaller kid section.