After a restful night visiting with Mom, Dad, and Rachel, we got up early and headed out to Argyle. We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather--sunny, cool, and clear.
Mom showing Elaina the finer difference between"trash and treasure"Unfortunately, the timing wasn't perfect where Elaina was concerned. While she can seemingly breeze through an entire week with only a half-hour nap in the morning, Saturday was not one of those days. She started fussing before we even got through the first row, and it became clear a nap was going to become necessary if we didn't want a meltdown in the middle of the park...
Sleepy girl with Auntie RachelJosh and I took her back to the van, and after a 45 minute nap, she was good as gold. We continued on our adventure and got a few things here and there, including kettle corn and the most delicious lemon shakeup--the kind that comes in the Styrofoam cup--yum, yum!
Nothing says "comfort" like Daddy's arms!After the park, we came home, relaxed, and enjoyed time together as a family, especially when Jeremy, Nikki, and Brycelynn arrived. Later in the afternoon, Gramma and Grampa Beck, Gramma Copes, Aunt Naomi, and Uncle Todd all came over for dinner. It was so great to be together!
Me and Grampa Beck
Brycelynn--the newest Beck!
Elaina got some exercise with Grampa's walker
Gramma, Elaina, me and Gramma and Grampa Beck
Cousins playingOn Sunday, we headed back out to Argyle to finish up our shopping. Josh and I found a quilt rack for Elaina's room, and I got some decorations for our home. Elaina had a nap before we left, so it was a much more successful venture for all!
Elaina got to enjoy a ride around the park, Mommy-style!(In the afternoon, we headed downtown to watch the annual parade. So much nicer to watch than to march!) Again, it was a beautiful day--so nice to be outside with family!
We left shortly after he parade, but our adventures were far from over. Three kittens had decided to call Mom and Dad's home, home, and Mom and Dad were nervous they'd either meet an unfortunate end at a car, another animal, or starvation. So after a few phone calls, Josh found a place in Chillicothe that would take them. We loaded them into the car, and after Elaistna was asleep for the night, we gave them the first of two flea baths. Good bonding time for the ol' husband and wife, if I do say so!
Scrub-a-dub-dub, three kittens (and a wet husband) in a tub!Kittens off to their new home, we went to a cookout at Josh's godparents' on Monday afternoon. Here, Daddy and daughter are ready to go!
We had great food and enjoyed a good visit. Elaina enjoyed the swing with Logan....
...and hanging out with Papa!
All in all, we were busy but blessed. Our autumn is booked mostly solid, so this was a great way to kick it off!
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