Through out last week we got out and about in Davis as much as possible. Having three kids' schedules to manage did make us condense our plans a bit, but we were able to do a surprising amount of activities.
Amy, Sierra, Keta, and I got out for another run. Neal got one in too. We all lifted together while one or more kids were napping. There was a lot of playtime in the driveway. Racing the push toys, having a pretend marching band, watching farm equipment drive by and Sierra began to get some serious play time in with Owen. It really seemed like she was solidifying her friendship with him, and became more aware of Elaine and how to play with her. She also was in World Cup spirit and started kicking around her beach ball with more coordination. On Wednesday evening the crew headed to the farmers' market. Sierra became enchanted by the ponies there, just seeing them was entertainment enough. 
On Thursday I babysat Owen while Amy, Neal and Elaine headed out to explore Davis a bit more. Owen, Sierra and I had a pretty good time hanging out. Reading is a favorite activity around our house, so between that and playing in the driveway they stayed pretty content. After they got back we all headed out to the pool. All of the kids truly love the water. Given the heat, I'm really not surprised. My dad came to town on Thursday evening, and Grammy Anne stopped in to drop a few things off too. Grandpa Jer Bear blew up and framed a photo I took, and Sierra was extremely happy he did. I wanted to show Amy and Neal the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg; we all decided traveling any farther would be rough with the kiddos. Neal hung out with Sierra and Owen while Amy, and I brought Elaine with us for some tastings. It was a good quick trip and we were all happy that the kids did so well. That evening our friends headed home. It was sad to see them go but we were all thankful to have spent so much time together.
Sierra's first birthday barbecue was Saturday, and our family members were huge in making it all happen. Lyn made veggie kabobs and peach cobbler, Anne made appetizers, frosting for the cake, and little Quack (duckling) sugar cookies, and my dad helped pick up drinks and items from the store. Sierra seemed to enjoy her birthday dress that Grammy Anne brought home from Vegas with her. Gus and I felt that she somehow knew it was a special day for her. She liked opening her birthday gifts... playing with the paper.
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I've been hanging with Pop Pop Mickey over the past few days when I had off. I showed him around Sacramento in search of a potential home for half of the year or at least an area that he found to be suitable. We also stopped at IKEA and he gifted us some furniture - at least I don't have to worry about the fabric peeling off our old couch (and Sierra possibly eating it) anymore! The living room feels really nice actually and we're very appreciative for the upgrade. Sierra was bombarded with her one year shots on Wednesday and she seemed fairly upset about it, almost mad at us. "Why would you allow such a thing?!" Later in the day Pop Pop, Sierra and I headed over to the pool for one of her most favorite activities (besides dancing). We watched the sunset later that evening.
My cousin Rikki and her babies Celise and Mac came over tonight to see my dad, Sierra, and I. It's hard to believe we haven't seen each other in a year! Mac even crawled for the first time while he was over. He wanted to be like the big kids. So cute to see the personalities blossom. I said goodbye to my dad tonight, and I have plans to go to sleep early! We'll see what happens!
Sierra's first birthday barbecue was Saturday, and our family members were huge in making it all happen. Lyn made veggie kabobs and peach cobbler, Anne made appetizers, frosting for the cake, and little Quack (duckling) sugar cookies, and my dad helped pick up drinks and items from the store. Sierra seemed to enjoy her birthday dress that Grammy Anne brought home from Vegas with her. Gus and I felt that she somehow knew it was a special day for her. She liked opening her birthday gifts... playing with the paper.
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Grammy Anne, the recently retired librarian, read a birthday story to all of the kids! The bigger kids sat contently as they ate the little duckling cookies that she had made. |
I've been hanging with Pop Pop Mickey over the past few days when I had off. I showed him around Sacramento in search of a potential home for half of the year or at least an area that he found to be suitable. We also stopped at IKEA and he gifted us some furniture - at least I don't have to worry about the fabric peeling off our old couch (and Sierra possibly eating it) anymore! The living room feels really nice actually and we're very appreciative for the upgrade. Sierra was bombarded with her one year shots on Wednesday and she seemed fairly upset about it, almost mad at us. "Why would you allow such a thing?!" Later in the day Pop Pop, Sierra and I headed over to the pool for one of her most favorite activities (besides dancing). We watched the sunset later that evening. My cousin Rikki and her babies Celise and Mac came over tonight to see my dad, Sierra, and I. It's hard to believe we haven't seen each other in a year! Mac even crawled for the first time while he was over. He wanted to be like the big kids. So cute to see the personalities blossom. I said goodbye to my dad tonight, and I have plans to go to sleep early! We'll see what happens! 
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