Mother's Day

Mother's Day, for me, was celebrated over many days. It started with Friday when Chad took the day off of work to spend with Nathan and me as a family! He came in from a week long trip around mid morning and showed up at home with a dozen roses! It was so sweet! We had a leisurely morning and did some tot school, we all took a long 4 hour nap, and then headed to Bumper Jumpers as a family. It was so fun to have daddy there and Nathan was just as energetic as always. We headed downtown for a yummy meal at a place called Fincastles and then walked a few blocks to get some yummy cheesecake. We were serenaded by a sax player and Nathan was mesmerized... until he saw the cheesecake and asked about 15 times in 5 seconds for a bite. An absolutely delightful evening as a family! Oh, did I mention that after

Saturday we spent with Chad's family celebrating Mother's Day and Mama Ginny's 80th bday.

Saturday night, we headed to see Papa and Yaya, and after a restful night came a relaxed Sunday morning spent with my folks. We exchanged cards and opened a few gifts. My gift comes in the form of a home organizer... a real life professional... coming to my house! I'm SOOOOOOO excited. Did I mention a trip to IKEA would follow this organizational meeting? I have an amazing husband!!!

After getting ready for church, Chad took a few pictures of Papa, Yaya, Nathan and Sadie.

See that giraffe? That was mine when I was a baby! :)
After some pics, Yaya showed Nathan one of her 4 baby bird nests. He loved seeing the babies, as he has all week, and he keeps asking for them.

Then it was off to church. My mom selflessly gave of her time to keep Nathan occupied during the service since their church doesn't usually have little ones. After a great message, we took more pictures, thanks to a willing photographer and 5 willing (well 4 willing and one semi-willing) participants.

Yeah for a family photo!

Yaya and Papa's turn with our little man

After church and a yummy lunch and a nap, it was time for "boat boat lake lake fast". Nathan has discovered that Papa has a boat and we have a boat. He calls Papa's boat "Papa boat" and our boat "NayNay boat". Funny kiddo... really funny. That boat... is mommy's!

We had a great ride around for a while on the lake and then we headed to the marina to see the huge fish. Normally, there are hundreds of these carp. They are huge (about 3 feet long) and there are normally so many of them you could walk across the water on their backs. Apparently, the water isn't quite warm enough for them all to be out, but there were a few gutsy ones who happily ate the dog food Nathan threw to them... yes I said dog food. I told you they were big fish!

We finished the evening with a great meal! Happy Mother's Day everyone!!!