Our Sunday Morning Ritual

While I was working at Swoozie's, Sundays were my one day (almost guaranteed) off. They became sacred to us as the one day a week where all four of us could hang out together. We usually try to pack as many fun things into each Sunday as possible. We start each morning by making the 45 minute drive to Northpoint Church for the 11:00 service (totally worth it!) and then we head over to Northpoint Mall for some lunch. I always take Ava on the gorgeous carousel in the food court while Jason and Caitlin go to get our food. I have tried to take Caitlin on the carousel a few times before, but she is not a big fan!

It is always fun to see which animal Ava picks to ride on- she always gives them a name and then talks to them for most of the ride! Here she can be seen riding on her elephant, Sassy.

After our usual meal of Subway (for me and Ava) and teriyaki chicken for Jason and Caitlin, we head to the Disney store! And as always, Ava has to try on the newest princess gown. Isn't Ariel beautiful?

The princess and her prince


Caitlin is cracking up at Ava in her costume- think we could convince Caitlin to wear a Flounder costume for Halloween?

After the Disney store, we head to the 'dollhouse store'- otherwise known as, Mommy's favorite store, otherwise known as, Pottery Barn Kids. Ava loves playing 'family' in the dollhouse or cooking in the play kitchen while I shop :)

On our way out, we have been stopping for an ice cream cone while we sit and feed Caitlin her bottle. Ever since being introduced, Ava's favorite flavor of ice cream is dulce de leche. It usually raises a few eyebrows when Ava orders it- her pronunciation is perfect!

Even while being out of work, I still treasure our Sundays together. There is something very heartwarming about having a predictable Sunday routine that we can enjoy as a family. Though the stores we visit may change (God help us all when we have to start going to Justice or Hollister), I hope we'll be able to enjoy our Sunday morning ritual for many years to come!