Keep the Joy: Weekend Fun and First Blackberry

A pancake smile to start off the weekend! We had a very good weekend this weekend, mainly because Woody was not working. It was good to have that special time with him. And, we also spent time with friends and family too. It was pretty packed for one of our weekends.

We went to Lillah's birthday party on Saturday. It was good to have the kids just play together. They had turned their dining room into a playroom, and that worked well for the kids.

Nicole playing with Paul on the train table. What kid doesn't like those? Nicole also fell in love with a little soft chair that was just her size. She kept getting into it and giggling. She loves to be a "big person" and sit on furniture that is like ones that we sit on.

Lillah had a Barbie cake like I remember being popular back when I was little. I think Angelia had one once. Natalie liked it too! They had plenty of cake and ice cream for all. Then, the kids ran off some energy in the back yard playing.

We then met with Grandma & Grandpa to go out to eat. They are traveling for a few days and it was special to spend a few hours with them before they left. I hope to see some good pictures! Here's a good family shot of all together after the meal. The only thing I will remember about the meal (it was great food, though!) was that Natalie was sitting almost across from me. I was busy shoveling food into Nicole through most of the meal. Suddenly, I heard a noise and all I could see were Natalie's sandals! She had pushed against the table and fallen backwards onto the floor with her feet straight up! She was scared but fine. The server came to the rescue with a Magnadoodle toy that cheered her up. She loves drawing!

Just the 4 of us here.

I am SO happy to see a calla lilly this year. This is the first one that has bloomed. Due to low rain and a faulty watering system last year, we had no blooms, just foliage. I love these flowers!