Memorial Day Weekend

You guys...

We found a park!!!

Having a curious, friendly toddler running around and a baby fresh out of surgery makes it hard to find a park where I feel comfortable. Bret loves to run around and discover! If there are too many people, he will usually people watch and follow the older kids. Or, if the park is not gated, he will escape into the parking lot. YIKES! Then having Mia in her car seat, in the stroller makes it hard to follow him around.
BUT...
This park is AMAZING! He can run around freely! There's hardly any people there. I LOVE it!

I took a kite, blankets and some snacks. We ran around and flew our kite. Bret was mesmerized by it. It's amazing how kids can turn something ordinary, into a magical moment. He would follow me around and try and run after me to catch the kite. Sometimes, when the wind wasn't blowing a whole lot, he would catch a piece of the tail and squeal in delight.

There was also sand in the playground and Bret was entertained for a good hour. He poured sand all over himself, fascinated by the texture and how it looked on him. I didn't mind one bit! His face was bright red at the end and he had THE BIGGEST smile on his face.

All in all, I think we can count our Saturday outing as a complete success. When we got home Bret had some dinner, Heath bathed him and Bret went to bed without complaining. He didn't even cry when we didn't give him a bottle to put him down. Win. Win. Win!

That night we were able to enjoy some fun grown-up time with Cari and Morgan. Morgan and Heath watched a basketball game, while Cari and I talked and Mia laughed FOR THE FIRST TIME! It was adorable. 

Sunday was super fun too. Our friends, the Garcias, came over for dinner and our kids played. Sadly, we didn't get any pictures. There were 4 kids that needed attention and parents that wanted to chat, so, no time for pictures! But I am SO grateful for good friendships. 

Finally, actual memorial day.

WE WENT SWIMMING!!

Don't worry, Mia didn't swim. In Heath's own words when someone asked him if she got in, "Yea right! That's an infection waiting to happen!" True dat!

BUT, I did have her wear her swim suit just so she could feel like she was part of the fun. Oh okaaay, in reality I know she could care less. I just thought she looked SO CUTE in her swim suit! 

Bret on the other hand, went swimming for the first time EVER in his life! 

I first took him to the splash pad because I thought he would enjoy running through the water. Well, he hated it. He cried and glued himself to my leg every time kids would run around spraying each other. Truth is, it was a bit windy and the wind was a bit chilly. I don't blame him, it was not hot enough for the splash pad. 

After this first traumatic experience, we went to the pool. We sat in the shore of the kiddie pool for a good 5 minutes until he felt comfortable. Then, I scootched further in, and he started crying, so we sat there for another 5 minutes until he felt more comfortable. Finally, I put him in his floating device and I took him further in. and guess what?! He didn't smile the entire time I had him. So I went to get Heath, who was with Mia. 

Bret, had a BLAST!

Heath took him around in his floating device and would play peek a boo with him! He got Bret so comfortable with the water that at the end he was blowing bubbles in the water! Bret laughed, squealed in delight, and even kicked his legs so he could move around! 

Bret loves his daddy so much! We LOVE it when he can come with us and play. 

"MOm! Fix my towel, seriously?!"

 Memorial day weekend final points,

Mom: 10
Dad: 10

Then, after Bret was in bed and Mia had been cathed, Heath and I enjoyed some s'mores that we roasted over our grill in our porch. It was ALL Heath's idea.

Husband points: +10 (Winner!)

Aaaand then he had us watch the basketball game...

Husband points: -5

(Just kidding! It was still fun!)

Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend and that everyone got a chance to think about and thank those that have served this country!