Saturday I headed south with the kids to celebrate GiGi Mitchell's 88th birthday. It was a pool party, but it wasn't warm outside so no one, but my two crazy kiddos got in the (heated) pool at first. Regardless of the dreary weather, we had a fantastic time. I loved getting to see my aunts, uncles and especially my cousins that I don't get to see often. Everyone was such a huge help with my kids - something I truly appreciate. I don't expect anyone to watch them, but it was so nice to have so much help!! We had a little excitement when Morgans dog discovered a bunny burrow and 4 baby bunnies came flying out. One of the managed to jump into the pool, but luckily Molly saved its life (unlike me who just stood there gawking like didn't have any sense!). We managed to find two more bunnies, but Evelyn was so worried because we couldn't find the 4th one. I reassured her that it was probably just scared and waiting for us to go so it could run back to its home. I think I convinced her. Thankfully my wonderful cousin Molly checked later and sent us a video and a picture to reassure Evie that all bunnies were in the burrow. :) Poor Avi-man was fighting a cold so we didn't get to see him. And Kiki couldn't come because there were just too many people there. Evie was pretty sad about that :(. But everyone who could make it came to celebrate my AMAZING grandma's birthday . She certainly deserves to be celebrated because she is awesome!!! We love you Grandma/GiGi!
Sunday was a relax-and-hangout day with Kiki, Pops and Aunt Sha-Sha. Kiki can't be around a lot of people so we went for a drive, stopped a small roadside farmers market and took a trip to the (nearly empty) train park. We had Larosa's for dinner with a side of delicious watermelon and sat outside laughing, talking and listening to music. We played 'Name the Tune', and the kids and I had relay races in the backyard (anything to wear them out!). Later we watched the fireworks on TV. It was so nice to just be together. I wish Pat could have been there too, but he had a wedding (Congrats Tim and Carl!) and work.
The picture below of Kiki and Evelyn makes me choke up a little. Things could be so different and we are all SO grateful for every day, every laugh, every moment. We really try to take nothing for granted.
We headed back to Cbus this morning and the rest of the day was just spent relaxing and preparing for next week.
Happy Labor Day!!
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