Memorial Day 2012

Keeping with our new tradition of visiting the Bairringtons for the official kick off of summer we packed up the truck and headed 5 hours south. I was really surprised at how well Ben did in the car. I had packet a basket full of mostly new toys and book and lots of snacks. He was great for the first hour but then was getting cranky so we threw in an Elmo movie and all was well again. The kid had no idea there was a dvd player in the back. That seriously kept him busy until the last 30 minutes. Then he was starting to melt down-I knew he was tired since he had not snoozed at all on the way down. But of course he fell asleep as we got off our exit.

Once we ate a quick lunch Carrie and I headed out for much needed pedicures and a little girl time. It was so nice to just relax and catch up! When we got back the boys had found their spots on the patio with drinks in hand and babies at their feet. Uncle Mark turned on the sprinkler for Ben and he had a blast! We fed the kids dinner and got them to bed before we got to enjoy a great dinner! It was a nice night catching up with Carrie & Mark.

Saturday we headed out to the country for some fishing and swimming at their friends Brandon & Juli's house. It was great to see Brandon, Juli and their boys! Ben got to go fishing for the first time and Taylor got to so swimming for the first time! When we got back to the house it was dinner and baths for everyone! And then we watched the Thunder game and hit the hay.

We had a lot to get done on Monday since Vince had been traveling the week before so we had to leave early. It was sad the trip was so short but glad we went! Ben did great on the way home too! He actually took a snoozer about an hour into the drive which I was relieved since we had to get him up so early.