You are my sunshine...

This weekend was the first in a very long time, that we all got to spend some serious family time, out of doors, at home.

Finally gone are the snow drifts, the melting agents, the ice, the post-snow rain, and the puddles.

Finally arrived are the daffodils, the sun, the fresh air, and even some not-so-welcome wildlife in the yard!

We all had quite a weekend together doing various outdoor tasks. Harry helped with cleaning up the yard, the toys, the leaves, the toys, the furniture, the toys, the snow-damaged shrubbery... oh did I mention the toys? Ainsley did her best to get the playhouse in order, and to make sure the sand table was still usable.

Soccer also finally started back up for Harry, and Ainsley continues to be his number one fan. She even brought along her own shiny pink ball!

Sunday took us all on our first full-family bike ride... I think Ever. Even with a few minor (and one almost major) bouts of non-listening, a brief mechanical, and some insta-too-tiredness due to over-excitement, I'd say it was quite a success, and will certainly lead to more rides.

We also made back-to-back-to-back dinner engagements... again, first time I think ever.

Friday was typical pizza night, but since Generous George's is no longer, we shifted East and hit Bugsy's in Old TOwn. Harry even got to meet the man himself, and they both immediately agreed that Alex is the most fun to watch on the Capitals! A quick walk down to the water for dessert reminded us that Ben & Jerry's is no longer, so a quick detour to another spot for some custard, and we were good.

Saturday, we headed over for a great afternoon & dinner with the Sullivan's, and the kids got to hang out with Fiona and her cousins, bouncing on the trampoline, and climbing all over the swingset.

Since we had so much fun the night before, and Sunday was really Sully's birthday, we were invited back for a repeat appearance!

Everyone had so much fun, they were all fully asleep (and by all I mean EVERYone but me), by 8PM.

It's going to be quite the Summer. Ainsley's very much coming into her own, and Harry continues to stretch his body and his mind in more directions than any of us can handle at once. I continue to be astounded with how different the two of them are, but how well they seem to be getting along and enjoying each others company (even if they don't think so). She want's nothing more than to do everything that big brother is doing, and oddly enough, Harry wants nothing more than to play with all of her toys!

Okay maybe there are a FEW things he'd rather do more... but he won't tell you!