a wonderful day...

It was super fun to all stay home today...I've worked most days that Russell has been home recently. Since it was so beautiful this morning, we headed to the bike trails. Benjamin biked while we ran/walked with Trevin in the jogging stroller. Benjamin learned that biking/keeping your balance while manuevering around people, curves, etc is a bit more challenging. 2 spills, but no blood lost! We did fine!! Except...I found it challenging to keep up with him biking while I ran. He has speed...now that his training wheels are off. So, I have my work cut out for me. :)


Supper - BBQ shredding pork sandwiches were so good tonight...this was so incredibly simple & loved by everyone at our table. I am seriously addicted to pinterest. I don't spend too much time on it, but I love the recipes & ideas I found. My friends all have such great taste! So fun.

After supper it was wonderful to have a bit of quiet conversation with my hubby while we had tea & dessert from The Steeping Room...we split a double chocolate cupcake...oh so good.

Source: quick-dish.tablespoon.com via Andrea on Pinterest

I feel like the weekend has already started!

entertaining boys

It really doesn't take too much to entertain our boys....give some fresh air, outdoor space, a few things with wheels - and they are set! Hence,...paradise for Trevin & Benjamin at Jesse's house. We had wonderful weather while we were there...70s & rain. The rain didn't keep the boys from playing outside. It didn't even keep Benjamin from learning how to ride without training wheels. I went shopping with Polly in the afternon and upon returning I witnessed Benjamin zipping down their long driveway on a bike WITHOUT training wheels. I was utterly shocked. Way to go, Jesse, for being such an inspiration. Lesson learned...all it takes sometimes is a little push from a friend.

The long driveway...perfect for riding
Best of friends....

dear friends

During the last 2 weeks we've enjoyed seeing friends we don't see often enough. As always the time with them goes by too quickly & the kids were especially sad to leave. But as Papa says...."if you don't leave, you can't come back!" So true..

Thank You, Groupon!

Just finished putting together our book for 2011...used a groupon purchased for Picaboo and saved a lot of $$. What a great feeling to have this checked off my list. The countdown til 2012 begins....how is that possible??