Oh yeah, and we spent some quality time with family and friends! The weekend was really centered around pulling into Denver in time to spend part of every day with Miki, Marty, and Ollie - and still achieving some productivity on our house to-do list. Friday was warm, warm enough for porch weather.
this cool little dude in his "sunny-gs" had a ball pouring water from one cup to the next (and down his front)
Ollie was in good hands with Wallie - twice Ollie's age and knew where to refill the water
The porch sitting was just what we needed after a filling sushi lunch. MM+O were visiting friends from Miki's med school days, and they were very welcoming for a couple of New Mexican party crashers.
Matt and Mary Grace looking fine in the sunshine!
Ollie ditched the "sunny-gs" for a pair of (pretend) work goggles.
The goggles afforded better visibility perched on the forehead, and Ollie got down to business playing with the trucks and cars.
After some quality family time, we scooted on over to Mary's house for dinner. She made an old favorite from Columbine days, made even sweeter with the company of Ahna and her kids.
Thomas read Ezra a story while we got supper ready.
For a special dessert, we lounged in the living room with lemonade and Deb and Claire. What a treat for us to catch up and share stories about the house developments and other such fun. We could have talked till the sun came up, but Tom and I had plans to hit the ReStores early enough to get back to the family in the afternoon. We were successful in our hunt - found a clawfoot tub and a few beautiful alder wood doors - lots of character! With the truck bed full, there wasn't much more we could fit, so we took a break for Mr. Sushi and headed back over to see the fam.
The Johnsons laid out one heck of a St. Patrick's Day spread. Tom loved the corned beef, and we both enjoyed cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and soda bread - washed down with Guinness. We may have to see about an invite for next year - so tasty!
We celebrated Marty's birthday with Miki's coconut cream pie - delish!
Other festivities included Tom's new 'do by Annie, who we suspect may have a crush on Tom, as well as singing and dancing in the playroom with the kids.
Not surprising, Ollie enjoyed the play kitchen, and maybe he's trying to tell Tom where milk comes from?!?!
We headed off for slumber at Mary's one more night, and boy were we tired. Packing up all our things, we headed off Sunday morning to meet the fam for church and goodbyes. I don't particularly enjoy that part of our visits, but we still had some stops to make along the way home. Eight hours later, we were unloading in the dark and home safely! Thanks be to God for a fantastic and full weekend. Now to get back to work at home...
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