Chili Cookoff

It was another dreary day for the Exceptional Foundation's Chili Cookoff, which I always kind of like because it keeps the crowds at bay.  

We found a good spot by a lawn where the kiddies could play, and we pretty much camped out there the whole time.  

Raughley seems to really enjoy this event, even trying some chili for once!  (He seemed to like the goldfish at Beers' tent best)

I love having an afternoon to hang out and catch up with my family and friends, and it doesn't happen often.

But when it does I try to quit worrying about all the mundane things going on and focus on the more important aspects of my life.   

like little ones sleeping- again!

So for a couple of hours we really relaxed and enjoyed a nice chilly, chili cook off.

Breakfast with Mickey

Last Saturday morning we got to eat breakfast with two celebrities... Mickey and Minnie Mouse!  

And while Raughley is at the age where he does not want to sit in characters laps, he certainly talked about the breakfast as if he not only sat in Mickey's lap, but got his phone number and planned a play date as well.  

In actuality, this is about as close as we got.  

Liam, however, loved miss Minnie.  Slept right through it, in fact.

It was such a cute morning.  

Happy birthday chase!

Here's what I got you this year...enjoy!! Love all you're little buddies

Little Bald Heads

Grandmama

My Grandmother passed away this weekend.  She was 79 years young.  

I still haven't quite let it sink in that she won't be here anymore, but I try to think about all the great times we had together instead.  

All our trips growing up, spend the night weekends at her house, her being at my wedding, 

When Raughley was born, 

our many lunches at Olexa's, complete with wine and cake, no matter what the occasion.  

She was a special lady, full of joy for life and ready with a story of her time in Europe as a twenty something newly wed.  She instilled in me a love for travel and history, something I hope I never forget.  

Most recently she got to meet Liam, and most kids don't ever get to meet their great grandparents.  For that I am really grateful.  

We will miss her so much, but I know she is with Papa, hopefully somewhere I know she was very happy...

Mr. Potato Head

Somebody has fun dressing up their little brother. 

Nothing better than a live action Mr. Potato Head!

Making Faces