Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Our wonderful long Memorial weekend!

I apologize, this is a little lenthy... bear with me, they aren't all like this!
We had a truly great long weekend, and I honestly enjoyed just about every minute.
(I say "just about" because lets get real people, I have two young children!)

Ryan took Friday off, so we had 4 solid days of family time and let me tell you...
we packed it all in, and still somehow managed to feel relaxed at the end of it!

Here's how things went down...

Friday:  This was probably my favorite day of the weekend.  We headed out shortly after breakfast
and met my mom and step-dad in Stillwater a little before 10am!
Since before Ryan and I were married, they've had this fabulous little floating retreat I love!
Lila was on it once when she was still a baby, but as many of you know, summers' just go way too fast, and with Elle making her arrival, it's been a whole 2 years since we've visited!  IT WAS TIME TO GET BACK ON THE BOAT!
The girls thought it was fabulous, the weather was perfect, and the river was quiet.  We had a large part of a beach to ourselves most of the morning!  We played in the sand, snacked, chit-chatted, had a few beverages... all the things you should do when you're on a boat!  The girls even got in the water (as long as you didn't go in too far, it wasn't horribly cold!)

... excuse me while I pause to admire my husband for a moment....
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ok, I'm back now.

After the girls took their naps, 
E just waking up

we spent a little time feeding the ducks before the other "party people" started showing up.  When the rap music ensued, it was our cue to continue on our cruise!  We headed back into Stillwater, and trooped into town for dinner at a cool little joint called the Shanghai Bistro!
  This is the Pu-Pu platter at the Bistro! Yum!
After dinner, we walked across the street and the girls wore themselves out at the Teddy Bear park! So cute if you haven't been there!  We were all exhausted, but happy at the end of our day!  Mom and Alan, thank you again for such an awesome day!

Saturday was a work day for us. Ryan's parents came down with our niece, Calli.  The 3 girls played all day while Ryan and his dad worked in the basement, and Barb (bless her heart) helped me sort, organize, and price garage sale stuff! (don't you worry, I have photos of our basement, but those will wait for another day!)

Lila was so sad Saturday evening when Calli left, that the next day after running some errands (gotta love Menards!), we decided to again meet up with Ry's parents and miss Calli!  The girls had a blast going on some rides, and we finished out the evening by getting the girls ice cream cones and driving through a wicked rainstorm on our way home!
Lila and Calli ~ Cousins!

Daddy riding the roller coaster with Elle


Yesterday was a day of mish-mash.  A little bit of everything, including soaking up the great sunshine while the girls napped!  We went to a Memorial day parade that lasted about 4 minutes, but all was not wasted, as we found a brand new rolling cooler near a community garbage! Ha! I know this sounds disgusting, but honestly, it's a great cooler and after we washed it out (yes, bleach was used) you can't even tell it's been used!  We figure we're up about $30 from that little trip to Jordan for a 4 minute parade!
Ryan got a toilet and light fixture placed in our bathroom downstairs, I got my car cleaned out, the garden was tended, the yard mowed, and I felt happy as I went to bed last night!

This week will be my last "off" before I dive back into the work scene, so I'm going to enjoy every second I can!  

Lastly, but not to be forgotten...
A heartful THANK YOU to all who have served, are serving, or will serve our country!

5 comments:

  1. Oh! YOu were in my neck of the woods! Isn't teddy bear park the cutest? Looked like you had an awesome time. : )

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    1. We did have a great time! That whole town is just nestled in my heart... I LOVE it! Hope all's well with your family, your little boys are just delicious!

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  2. Dang girl, you and Ryan looking buff.....was going to type something else, but didn't want to do that on a family site....haha!! Love and miss you guys!!

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  3. I've already commented on your husband, but lady...those arms are rockin'! You're doing a great job in the health and fitness department yourself, let me just say.
    Looks and sounds like a great weekend - hope to catch up before you get exhausted again from work!
    xoxo

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  4. I've already commented on your husband, but lady...those arms are rockin'! You're doing a great job in the health and fitness department yourself, let me just say.
    Looks and sounds like a great weekend - hope to catch up before you get exhausted again from work!
    xoxo

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