Last Week-end

Friday night we went bowling with my good friend Heather and her son Pierce. The boys had so much fun, as they usually do together. Pierce is a year and a half older than Devin but they get a long really well. We went to Applebee's to eat dinner after and the boys had fun picking the same meal to order and coloring the same pictures on their menus. By the end of dinner they were tuckered out and having trouble NOT laying down on the seat!! I guess bowling wore them out!


(Devin took this picture of me and Heather.)

Saturday Devin got to play with some of his second cousins for a while before we went to play at a super fun new place called Nutin But Good Times!

(and the pics won't upload...I may or may not be back with them!)

Happy Father's Day!

What a wonderful week-end!

There was LOTS of swimming this week-end! Devin went in our pool Friday afternoon, Abuela and Grandpa's pool all afternoon Saturday, and swim lessons on Sunday morning.

It was Devin's final swim lesson Sunday morning and he received a nice progress report from the instructor. The summary of it is that Devin has mastered all but 2 of the skills for his level. The two that Devin has not mastered he was close- 10/15 feet on reach and pull front with bubbles and 3/5 feet on front swim with bubbles. He also received a comment to "pay more attention." Surprised? We're not! Haha! He just loves to goof around when he isn't in the action. He's still young...

We are very proud of Devin's swimming ability! He has really been confident in the pool so far this summer. He is jumping in by himself, swimming around the entire pool unassisted, and wanting to practice without life jacket/floats.

There was lots of food this week-end too. A bbq, Father's Day brunch, movie outing, and cake. Erick requested an Italian Wedding Cake (Sandra Lee recipe) for Father's Day and we have been enjoying it all week-end. So sweet and delicious!

Sunday afternoon we went to see Toy Story 3. Dads were getting in free at Chunky's (with free popcorm to boot!) and Devin is still free there so it only cost us $5.75 in admission! Score! Devin has been waiting to see this movie since he first found out there would be a third. He has been so excited, and honestly so have Erick and I. Its contagious. When your child is so "into" something, you can't help but be excited with him! The movie didn't disappoint either.

We ended the week-end with a little Wii time. After an hour of Wii basketball, table tennis, and sword play it was time for bed...but not before we took a visit to "Melt Down City!" Poor Devin was overtired. He will sleep well tonight!

Busy Week-end and Picture Overload!

We started off the week-end with a park playdate with Kim, Emma, and Lexie. All was going well until Devin face planted off the monkey bars. It wasn't pretty. Nose bleed, fat lips, and split gum (above the front teeth) so we headed home for popsicles, ice, and a movie. Poor kid. He is doing better now, but I have a feeling the gum/lip thing is going to take a while to heal.

Saturday morning Devin and I made bunny cupcakes for Easter. It was an idea that Devin came up with after he saw my ALL YOU magazine with bunny cupcakes on the cover. Devin was a big help: lining the cupcake pan, measuring the water, and placing all of the bunnies on top.

Saturday afternoon, after a haircut, lunch, and nap, we headed over to see Candace and Matthew. The boys had fun running around and got nice and DIRTY!!
Happy Easter by the way! On Sunday we started off the day at home with an egg hunt indoors and Easter basket. Then we headed outside for an egg hunt with Lexie. That was a lot of fun. They are so cute together.
Is that picture didn't make you say "awwwee!" then how about this sweet one?

We spent the afternoon at my parent's house. A delicious ham dinner courtesy of Mom, another egg hunt with some great gifts, and good company/many laughs and our day was complete.

Check out this gorgeous beach bag from Grandma and Papa! He even got a matching beach towel.Grandma and Devin checking out the eggs while Memmere watches.

Papa and Marie taking it all in, including the beautiful, warm sun!
Uncle Mark has been teaching Devin how to play hockey. They took a break here for the egg hunt!

We are so thankful to have wonderful friends and great family! We love you all :)

Busy Week-end

Friday night we did a test run of the pie we are going to make for Thanksgiving...Maple Walnut Pie ~ YUM! It was a big hit around here!

On Saturday it was pouring "cats and dogs" all day from the remnants of storm Ida. It was a Nor'Easter, thankfully not cold enough for snow yet! Devin and I stayed home in the morning doing housework and watching morning cartoons. In the afternoon we went to a birthday party and then to my parents' house. Devin spent the night there so that Erick and could have a "date night."

On Sunday after we picked up Devin we stopped by Erin and Shaun's house for a visit. Devin ran around like crazy playing with Maggie the dog and and then went to see Erick's parents and brother.

When we got there we realized something:
Ha! They were triplets! Here they are acting like silly tough guys. Its slightly blurry but I love this picture and had to show it anyway!
We stayed there for an early dinner before coming home to get ready for another week. I can't believe its almost Monday already!

Super Fun Busy Week-end

Friday night Devin stayed with Grandma and Papa so that Erick and I could go on a date. We kept it low key, running errands and going to Chunky's to see Love Happens. It was a sweet girly movie, and lucky for me my hubby is so good about watching those! Devin, of course had fun spending the night at Grandma's!

Saturday morning I had a hair appointment and afterward I met up with Devin and my Mom. We went to see my Dad and his band play at the Auburn Duck Race. It was a lot of fun to watch them play, especially since Devin has never seen the whole band in action, just my Dad playing his bass at home. Devin was really grooving to the music!

There was a big (plastic) duck race, clowns making balloons for the kids, face painting, food, and more!
On Sunday Erick, Devin, and I went apple picking. The apples are great and its nice and early in the season so they aren't picked over yet. We found lots and quick!

After that we went to visit Abuela, Grandpa, Uncle Brian and Aunt Courtney. We brought them some of our freshly picked apples. We had a lot of fun visiting and the 3 of us had a new experience~ the Wii! We tried a few of Brian's games. Devin really liked the Mario Cart and the baseball game. We laughed a lot!

You know I made Apple Crisp on Sunday evening.....YUM!

Busy Week-end

Erick has been working a lot lately, so we had to cram a lot in between Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Saturday when Erick got home we hopped in the car and headed to his parents house for a visit. His aunt, Tia Tonya, was there and her daughter, Carolyn, stopped by with her daughters, J'Lynn and Jada. Everyone had fun eating BBQ, playing ball, and winding down with a little Disney channel (for the kids)/Red Sox (for the adults). It was a great visit.

Here is Erick with Devin and Erick's dad.
Erick and his mom playing baseball with Devin.
Devin doing a little dance while running the bases. (It was pretty cute!)
Here is Jada, Devin, and J'Lynn.
Jada and Devin.
On Sunday we headed over to the beach to see our friends, Hollie and Moses and their kids Kolbe and Aiden. Devin had fun playing with kids in the sand, going back and forth to the water (which I was told wasn't too cold) and I enjoyed relaxing in my chair soaking up some sun, reading, and chatting. The weather was great (read: not too hot) and everyone enjoyed themselves. Later we went out for dinner and ice cream before heading home.


Here are Devin and Aiden.
Hollie and her boys, Kolbe and Aiden.