Something to Talk About

Happy to report from a sunny and warm climate, after enduring a ridiculous amout of rain and cool temps last week. On Friday, Lily had her end of the year hawaiian themed school party, which unfortunately had to be held indoors due to the weather. Lily and her classmates still had fun though, and the highlight was meeting Bubbles the clown. While Lily initially would not go anywhere near Bubbles, she got up the nerve to wait in line for an animal balloon. Bubbles made her a flower balloon and she gave him a high five. Following her initial meeting with Bubbles, she then was explaining to one of her classmates that Bubbles was not scary and would make an animal balloon. She patiently stood in line with her classmate and held his hand until he reached Bubbles, and also requested an animal ballon for Jack. By the end of the night, Lily had requested a third balloon from Bubbles and gave him a big hug. While Bubbles was the highlight, she also enjoyed limbo and pin the tail on the toucan (?).

On Saturday, the family attended a dual showing of the Milkshake (kids band) concert and the Bowie Baysox (baseball team) game with Hayley, Cole, Ms. Michelle, and Mr. John. Some of Lily's classmates were also in attendance. Lily and Jack kept busy throughout the afternoon, into the evening hours rocking out, watching (very little) baseball, and making several visits to the 'Kids Zone' - the girls got in some fun on the carousel, moonbounce, and throwing a baseball, and Jack rode his very first carousel! Both Lily and Jack enjoyed lots of treats, and were thoroughly exhausted at the end of the night.

On Sunday, we spent lots of time outdoors enjoying the water, sand and sun in our backyard. Later, Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis came over for some play time and dinner.

Hoping to get some pool time in this week and weekend...have a good week!


Waiting for Bubbles the Clown to do some balloon magic.


The end result.


A little limbo.


A little patty cake from Lily and Hayley during the Milkshake concert.


On the carousel at the ballgame.


Lily and Hayley sitting through a few innings.


Riding the carousel.


Playing in the backyard.


Cracking himself up.


Lily coming down the slide.


Conversations with Jack - part I.


Conversations with Jack - part II.