Weekending

This weekend was a time to kick back and enjoy a few days with great friends and family.

Friday we actually didn't do anything... which was perfect. The boys were exhausted from a long day of playing with their friends...

(These are pictures of Parker & his pal Amelia watching TV together - how cute are they??)

 ...and Brian and I were ready to sit on the couch and chill. 

And by chill, I mean, MAN was it chilly this weekend!

I'm talkin' footed pajama's and space-heater-fireplace kinda night.

After a good night's rest, we were all ready for an action-packed Saturday.

Brian took the boys out for breakfast up at the Village while I got ready, tidied up the house, and prepared for our company to arrive.

By 12 o'clock our house was bustling with a whole bunch of Chicago-ans!

We had Brian's parents and grandfather over from Bradenton to hang out with Brian's best friend from childhood, Brett, and his wife Krystyna, who were in town from Illinois.

Parker loves it when Grandma & Grandpa read to him.

Brian & his grandfather. These two are quite a pair!

 We enjoyed so many laughs and stories from their childhood. It was so great catching up with them and spending time with our family.

Later that evening, we had a sitter come over and we headed back up to the Village for drinks and dinner with Brett & Krystyna. As you can imagine, we had so much fun!

Brian & Brett

Isn't Krystyna a cutie pie?? Brett did good! :)

 

The next morning, Brian headed out very early to set up at church, so I took the boys out to McDonald's for breakfast. They were so happy!

After church we met up with Brett & Krystyna again to go out to lunch at the world-famous Taco Bus. 

Wow... that place does not disappoint. So simple, yet so. darn. good.

Unfortunately, I think all of the weekend's fun took a toll on my little guy. He ended up not feeling so well and wanted to sleep and cuddle all afternoon on Sunday...

...which was just fine by me.

We capped off the visit with our friends by BBQing last night and watching the Bulls game on TV. 

It was the perfect ending to a really fun weekend.

Now this week will be spent getting ready for Spring Break - the fun never ends! :)