Memorial Day Weekend

We had an action packed weekend.  We started off the long weekend with a trip to our friend's neighborhood pool Saturday morning.  It was our first time as a family of 4 and it went amazingly well.  Caleb ate and slept and slept some more.  Mackenzie was like a fish to the water.  She has always loved the water, and this year was no different.  Being the independent toddler that she is, she wanted no help with swimming.  She had no problem dunking her head in the water, going completely under, and holding her breath.  It will be a fun Summer, but I may need an extra set of hands with my little swimmer girl.  Thanks to the Essman's for inviting us to their pool for the day!  We had a blast!

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Sunday morning we packed up and headed to Grandma and Grandpa Buzzard's Lakehouse. Mackenzie may have asked close to 100 times ( no joke!) if we were at the lakehouse yet.  Last year she mastered the art of jumping off the dock click here and loves swimming and spending time with the whole Buzzard clan!  We did lots of swimming, laughing and sunbathing.  Mackenzie and cousin's Ella & Kaylee enjoyed jumping off the dock, swimming and playing together.  Caleb and cousin Owen had their own fun hanging in the tent on the dock, playing with toys and exchanging baby talk.  The adults enjoyed watching our children entertain each other, catching up on our lives and eating a yummy Memorial day feast!  Everytime we get together I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am that we all get along so well and have so much fun together.  Thanks Buzzard's for a wonderful get-away.  We hope to make it a regular occurance!

Monday we enjoyed a cookout at Nana and Grandpa's. We had yummy appetizer's, delicious steaks, salads, baked potatoes, fruit and baked bean's.  We shared many laughs and enjoyed spending time together.  The kids loved hanging with Nana, Grandpa, Great-Grandma Monty and Aunt Emily.  We are so grateful to have such wonderful family, friends and freedom.

Countdown to Summer Fun

I currently am down to the single digits until my Summer break begins!  To say that I am excited just doesn't do justice. Don't get me wrong, I love my job....but I love being home with my kids more.  Yes, there are days when I am counting down the minutes until Jeremy comes home from work to lend a helping hand, or when I wish I could put myself in timeout for 34 peaceful minutes alone. That said, I wouldn't trade even the hardest day at home for anything!  It's hard to believe this year has come and gone.  I still remember my first day back in the Fall click here and thinking Summer couldn't get here fast enough.  I remember the heartache of returning to work  click here following maternity leave. Now we are just trying to get through the chaos associated with the last few weeks of school until Summer's much awaited arrival.

We have gotten a preview of what Summer will look like, now that Summer weather is here!!  We are outside as much as we possibly can be.  Whether it's taking a bike ride through the neighborhood, hitting up the park down the street, swimming in the kiddie pool, running through the fountains at the spray park, exploring animals at the zoo or getting together for playdates with friend's, we are rarely home.  Thank goodness sweet Caleb is so go-with the-flow! 

Let the countdown begin!

Monty's Birthday Celebration

My grandma turned 87 this past Sunday.  You would never know it based on her physical appearance, independence, remarkable memory and quick wit.  She is a wonderful woman and has done so much for all of us!  This weekend, we celebrated her birthday with a get-to-gether at Mom and Dad's.  Spending time with her, was probably her favorite present of all....well, that and the cuddles from her great-grandkids! 

We love you, Monty!  We look forward to many more birthday celebrations in the future! 

HAPPY 87th BDAY, MONTY!  WE LOVE YOU!