An Evening in Downtown

One evening last week, we took the kids downtown for the evening.

They each got to chose something from The Toy Store. Then we ate dinner at La Parilla.

I am continually impressed with La Parilla. First of all, they make a great mojito! The ambiance is not your typical mexican themed restaurant and the service has always been polite and friendly. And Maebelle was able to start her velvet coloring while we waited for our dinner. :)

After dinner, we walked around a little more before heading back to our car.

Orion usually gets tired of walking. He loves it when he gets a ride.

Maebelle loves to admire the beautiful dresses in the window at Weaver's.

Maebelle started Kindergarten today. I can't believe how quickly they are growing up. I will now have Thursdays to stay caught up on housework, pictures, and whatever else I need to get done. But it feels a little lonely today, with the house all quiet. I am sure as time goes on, it won't be so lonely, rather peaceful. I know she'll do great in school and I'm excited to see her learn and grow even more. But today, I feel entitled to reminisce and ponder how quickly my time with them is going. And how much I love them and have learned from them already.