Saturday began with Austin and I running out to check out a community yard sale. Unfortunately, we didn't find anything much in the kid department.
We put McKenna down for her morning nap and got ready for my parents to come for a morning visit. It was super sweet of them to drive up for the morning and brunch. We tried out a new-to-us restaurant, on Main St. Newark, called Stone Balloon. I ordered a Classic Burger and it was perfect. Sadly, going out to eat with our 12 month old is not an enjoyable experience for me. She generally loses her patience of being in a highchair right about the time that my food arrives- then I end up walking around the restaurant with her. We seldom go out to eat right now (unless we are kidless). Food was great.
We got back home and Austin and McKenna got to hang out with Papa and Kiki for a bit before they both went down for naps. Auntie Beth arrived to see all of us and ended up hanging out with Dan while I ran to the mall for a few minutes of kidless shopping. As much as I enjoyed my time alone, going to the mall is not where I want to be without kids (maybe poolside with a drink in hand). Got what I needed and headed home to relax before they woke.
We got the hose, pool and sprinkler set up for a few minutes of water fun. Dinner followed- some burgers, corn, grilled veggies and homemade sweet potato fries. I LOVE summer dinners! Brings back memories of hot summer nights, after swimming all day, then grilling dinner and getting ice cream. Memories I hope to allow my children to make too.
Sunday was relaxing and so much fun as we spent our time as a little family of 4. We went to church and then after naps, we took the kids to the state park for a short hike and exploring around the lake. I love doing these things together and watching how the kids love to explore new places and nature.
Such a great Fathers Day weekend and such a blessing to have amazing men in my life; my dad, my hubby and my FIL.
