Long Weekend Fun - Fair, Mondell Visit and Labor Day!

Another fast week of work and school before we were off for another long weekend - this time for 4 days around our own home (NO PACKING YAY!) with nothing but loved ones!

Babies Painting :)

 Baby Group

Connor Looking Dapper in his Sail Boat Pants

Friday - We took the day off for our annual fair day!!  The kids were amazing!  Connor took 2 naps - 1 in the umbrella stroller and one on momma in the carrier.  Maci only whined a few times which was impressive given her current temperament, age and we were there 10a until 4p :)

This Cracks Me Up

Story Line : We ask a nice lady if she would take a family picture which she quickly says SURE

This is what we get. . . UMMM and no "State Fair" sign in the bkg

I mean the first one is a framer for sure HAHA

 We Took the Camera Back & These Photogenic Kids Showed Up ;-)

 We ate our way through the fair per the usual. . . 

Pickle with cream cheese and pastrami 

 Bacon with Chocolate Sauce

Strawberries and Cream - YUM!

 Maci Rocked Kidway Rides

2 Rollercoasters w Momma & Daddy

 Hot Air Balloon Ride w. a New Friend

 She Talked About "The Cars" the Entire Day

Water Bumper Boats

 

Grandma Gilroy - She was quick to say "You don't have to be 4 to ride these swings!!"

Coney Island has ruined her for life HAHA

 

Lots of Animal Fun - Future Vet??!!

 She Could Live in Amish Country with God Mommy Christie :-)

When we got out of the fair we headed home to even more excitement.  Clint's parents ended up coming in Friday night instead of Thursday night.  No sooner did we pull up but Nanny and Grandpa were here!  Maci was so excited to tell them about her day and show off her dance gear, pedaling of her bike, how he hits the ball etc - she crammed all her recent activities/skills into about a 4 hour evening :)  The kids and I all crashed while Clint and his parents watched the Toledo Rockets on TV with some cocktails.

Saturday - In the morning, Maci and I took advantage of the quiet morn and headed out for grocery trips to Lunds and Target as well as a bagel run for all the adults back at home.  She was a great helper and was excited to see Grandpa up when we got back home.  She was quick to wake Nanny as well to get going on the fun day ahead.  Once everyone was up and at 'em we were off to Lake Calhoun for a lovely walk on a gorgeous day as well as a pit stop at the park and Tin Fish for a late lunch.

Nanny & Grandpa with the Big Kid

Pit Stop for Pictures

Snapchat Fun While Waiting on Tin Fish Lunch

This Girl - LOL

 Connor Got in on the Fun

Future Hipster!

After Calhoun we enjoyed a quiet remainder of the afternoon at the house.  After some college football, Clint fired up the grill and we enjoyed some amazing new york strip steaks from Lunds along with yummy corn brought from Ohio and macaroni salad.  It was such a great meal with good company!  We wrapped up the evening with Nanny giving Maci a bath and some more college football before we all called it a night.  I was wiped from a busy weekend so far with the kiddos and the Mondell's had an early departure the coming day.

Sunday - Nanny and Grandpa headed out around 830a and after our goodbyes we hit the errand list hard.  The goal was to have today be errand day so we could rest this evening and all day tomorrow (LABOR DAY!!!)  We recycled Connor's infant car seat at Target for his new big boy convertible seat and we got the car washed as well as updating more baby items for sale on Facebook garage sales and craigs list.  Clint is working on the last "to do" item by changing the light in the hallway which is way too high to reach without a crazy ladder.  We will then do a quick good will drop before we are DONE for the weekend.  We will then officially turn into lazy bums in front of the TV and lots of family play time tomorrow.

Too Soon?!

LOVE FALL DECOR

We hope you all are having a blessed and enjoyable long weekend with family and loved ones.  We are excited to have another short week ahead and then Maci's first dance class on Saturday and return of NFL on Sunday!!!  EEK hello fall, we love you! :-)

Lots of Love,
C, K, M & C