The last of the summer weekends...

So this weekend Tom and I really started to wrap up our end of summer-ness. We were fortunate enought to be able to have all of Tom's family down for the weekend (Pat, Sandy, Melissa, Eric, Connor, Zennon, and Nana), and what a great weekend did we have! Mind you it was very busy, but yet a lot of fun (and we didn't even drive three hours with a toddler and a baby!). We played at the park, had some tasty margaritas, took a paddle boat ride, ate some yummy crab dip (and cakes!), played Zoo Legos, watched some fireworks, and watched a lot of football! Busy I know! But this weekend taught me a lot. It showed me that kids grow up so fast, and you only get so much time with them before they don't want to be your friend anymore. Connor just turned three, and that completely boggled my mind! I remember when he was a baby and getting to hold him, and now he is a toddler, and soon he will be heading off to school! So Uncle Tom and Aunt Lauren spent a lot of time playing with Connor this weekend. We got to play a lot! Tom also managed to pick up a few "Connor-isms." Like, Connor wanted to watch the fire works RIGHT NOW! So now Tom is saying he wants to watch football RIGHT NOW! If only you could hear the way he says it! Connor just gets so excited about what's coming up, and Tom just does it to be silly :) Uncle Tom also learned how to build a zoo out of legos, and Grandma just can't quite do it the same way. We also got to spend a lot of time with Zennon, who is rolling over and almost sitting up on his own, already! It was so great to get to see the boys and spend time with everyone. They're growing up right before our eyes and we just can't believe it!

Looking at the big paddle on the boat!

Living out of town has taught me to appreciate the time I have with my family, because I dont get to see them all the time anymore. Differences need to be put aside, and you just need to relax and let yourself have fun and enjoy each other's company, that's why you're there in the first place! You only have so many memories, so they should be good ones. :)

What does living out of town teach you?

Love,

Lauren 

Playing with Uncle Tom