Memorial Day Weekend

I must say we had a fabulous memorial day weekend with friends and family. Grandma and Papa hosted a family BBQ/pool party on Sunday which including lots of snacking, swimming, BBQ dinner, banana daiquiris, more swimming after dark and for dessert ~ and ice cream sundae bar! We, as well as the kiddos, had fun spending time with all the grandparents; Grandma and Grandpa by the water, Nanny and Opa, Grandpa in the blue house, and Grandma and Papa. We are so blessed to be able to provide all of these 'grandparent' memories for our kids!

Papa and daddy thought it would be a good idea to have a trial run on Saturday to see if the margarita machine and grill were working properly for Sunday! We spent most of Saturday over at Grandma and Papa's again, swimming and grilling. This was all just the tip of the iceberg for Alyssa who was able to 'spend over the night' at Grandma's on Friday and Saturday! She is becoming an expert at politely asking the grandparents for a sleepover! She starts by asking, "grandma, do you work tomorrow? Oh good, then can I spend over the night?" So cute! Then she proceeds to make her way to Papa and ask "Papa, can we go to the bagel or donut store in the morning?" And of course, Papa always says yes! She was so excited to get to spend the night and swim all weekend!

Jaden is also becoming a pro and developing his own routine at grandma's. He is getting good at saying, "wa-wa" (water), "hot" (for the grill), "more" (for snacks), "hello", "please" and "thank you" He is all about swimming lately. I'm so glad neither of my kids had much of a fear for water!

Alyssa, Uncle Charlie and Daddy

Grandpa by the water, Grandpa in the blue house, Grandma by the water

Jaden eating his bananas with whipped cream and sprinkles

Alyssa eating her ice cream sundae