Another beautiful day

The weather today was absolutely beautiful.  Just warm enough to be able to enjoy the light breeze and the sun was shining!  Today Gaetan went up to campus to listen to a fellow doctoral student defend his thesis and then stayed longer to work on some research.  It was probably good that he went in... it was more 'normal' like how things are during the school year.

The kids did really well with it.  :)  We played hard until it was very obvious it was time for naps.  Then, we took a family nap.  Yesterday Duder insisted that he wanted to do it all by himself so that meant Momma didn't take a nap.  But today he wanted me to snug with him.  He didn't fall asleep for a long time, but it was OK because Lucy took an epically long nap to make up for it!  By the time we got up Gaetan was home from researching already... easy breezy :)

We had a light snack and then headed off to the playground.  We were just going to play outside here but they had just put pesticides in the grass so we decided that wasn't a good idea...  I was actually at Noodles and Company working out a day for them to help with my fundraiser!  :)  I will keep you all posted on the day that we choose so that you can come have delicious noodles and still support my cause at the same time... win win :)

Baby Girl loves riding on Papa's shoulders

Big cheese smile

Apparently resting on a bench means kisses for Lu Girl

My sweet sweet dude

While at the playground the kiddos had fun, but then Duder wanted to go on a walk and look for rocks.  It was a load of fun!  While we were out on the trail Duder picked some flowers and gave them to me and Lu... what a sweet dude.

When we got home I tried out a new recipe... it was easy to assemble and I think it might make our rotation.  The kiddos had a bath and then it was time for bed.  What easy and simple things these summer days can be, but by the time sure does fly by!  I am going to make the pecan pie bars for tomorrow's concert... our final symphonette concert of the season!  Then, I am going to attempt these tiramisu cupcakes... because they sound delicious.  Have some QT with the husband and hit the hay... all in a days work ;)

JVG