April 27-28
What amazing things start with B??? Babies, Birthdays, BBQ… Buddies… ok that last one is stretching a little, but the first 3 definitely… ok no buddies are amazing too!
Saturdays are truly important now that Ken is working 5 days a week and pretty much from in office… and this Saturday was even more special with it being Trinity’s birthday weekend. With her party scheduled for the 11th (family party that is), we decided to do our Novak celebration right away.
But first… the errands! The library for a stash of Mother’s Day related literature… an attempt (note ATTEMPT) to pick up the last skein for the big (time sensitive) project… and a special stop off at the used children’s clothing store (KidsRack) for a birthday dress for Trinity’s party and a chance find of a 1.00 skirt for Echo! Then it was time to head to the Novak’s.
They were actually out helping move bricks at Andy’s work and we beat them there. Such a lovely day to be out in the sun!
Fun in the yard waiting on the Novaks
Of course we HAD TO take advantage! There is a park within walking distance from their house with the path going past a lake so of course we headed over. 9 kids, 4 adults and LOTS of sun! It was warmer than we thought I think!
On the way to the park
I do love a good shadow picture
Fun in the sun
Ken and Anthony
The guys
Darcy wanted to decorate for Trinity and put up some banners and streamers!
Snoopy was supervising
After our walk to the park and back (with minimal injuries) Darcy got a text from a neighbour to come see her daughter’s prom dress… something Trinity and Darcy could NOT resist! While they did that I stuck around with the other 8 and the guys went and got groceries for…. BBQ!
oooh another B… BEAUTIES
Manly work for our first REAL spring weather day… YUM! Then the day just sort of wrote itself from there… Minecraft, playing outside… presents! (handmade backpack from myself and Ken and 6 cupcakes, crochet… patterns HERE and HERE, a horse that drives a CAR from the Novaks that Darcy took Trinity to pick out!).
With her presents
Soon to be a remote car driving pro
Poor Echo and Andrew were the first to crash! Youngest and Oldest!
Out to the world
Here I am!!
Oh and did I mention CUPCAKES??? Trinity helped Ken and I make them in the morning… and then Trinity presided over them at the Novak’s. And then we handed them to the boys to eat OUTSIDE… they were super messy already with playing outside most of the day!
Birthday girl’s choice
Helping Daddy
The ones from the Hello Kitty machine
Birthday girl!
Baba and the done in baby
Sunday was MY day!
Snuck in the polka dot dresses
Ken dropped me off at Bree’s for over half of the day… post lunch and after dinner visit. My weekly Lily and Bree dose! I do so love my time with the girls… and this time we took pictures of the darling Lily in things I have made her!
She was passed out on the couch… I love how her chin in this one reminds me of my cabbage patch doll
With the lovely weather continuing it was time to go out and and about baby in hand. First stop… Caribou where we introduced Lily to co-workers where Bree worked before her current Caribou.
Caribou was started in Minnesota!
Meeting a friend of Mommy
Then it was time to walk and walk and well shop. The street Bree’s old Caribou was on had tons of wonderful little independent stores that were open on Sundays including a YARN store!!!! With a SALE!!!!
Walking with our cold coffee drinks
Just ONE wall in the yarn store!
We also checked out a baby supply store… saw the sights and walked a nice long walk. It was perfect! Then back home to pump, feed and rest up before…
Girl power for our Girly Day
Dinner at Noodles & Company… YUM!
Noms
And back…
Ken’s turn
One last snuggle for the drive
well we certainly did go out and about and my camera got a good workout as well. I am not sure when our next girly day will be though, Ken starts beer league soccer soon! Sundays of course! Hoping I can find another girly day to enjoy in the VERY near future!! Especially while I work on coming up with the next Lily accessory.
Did I hear you right??? There is going to be a LILY OVERFLOW!