Memorial Day Weekend

We had a fun long weekend and enjoyed spending lots of time with family. The freedoms we enjoy in America are priceless and most definitely taken for granted (I know I'm guilty) but this weekend I was reminded that freedom isn't free and so thankful for those who have sacrificed.  

 

We started the weekend on Friday with a trip to Barnesville to get away from our house. We had our hardwood floors resurfaced Friday (not re-done or refinished, cause that would've cost thousands of dollars, but just resurfaced) so we had to be away for a minimum of 5 hours to let them dry. We had lunch and dinner in the hometown with haircuts and naps in-between. Huge thanks to AnAn for meeting us there every single time so I have 2 sets of eyes on these 2. Another huge thanks to Granna and Papa for letting Bailey spend the night (she had to be off the floors for 24 hours). They are wonderful grandparents to our first baby. =)

 

Saturday we made the trip back to Barnesville for some Memorial Day weekend fun. We had the best day. Sort of lazy, definitely laid back, and lots of fun. While Austin napped, Garrison helped Granna slice watermelon and bake cookies. 

He also helped the guys work on Papa's car and was quite fascinated with the whole process. He even used some tools on it himself.

 

After Austin woke up we got ready to take a walk and ride bikes. But not before first taking a picture with Papa's car. My parents brought them back airbrushed shirts from the Rod Run in Pigeon Forge that said "Papa's 55". They were so cute.

Saturday night Granna and Papa grilled steaks for us and we had ourselves a delicious feast. We had a really fun day.

Sunday morning we went to church...This was the closest thing to patriotic I could come up with. I know I'm biased but I thought they were pretty adorable. =)

 

After church we had lunch with Terrell's parents and spent the afternoon with them. We were fed good this weekend! Garrison got to play in the sand while Austin napped and then both boys enjoyed playing soccer outside. Austin loves to kick and play soccer so we're wondering if soccer might be his thing. Too bad I didn't think to get a picture.

Yesterday morning we had plans to go swimming early and then get back home for lunch and naps (and Terrell's parents to come over). The weather did not cooperate. It has been SO cool in the mornings... which I'm thankful for... except on mornings like yesterday.

Finally after going crazy in the house because we were waiting for it to warm up we decided to just head on over to the pool. The water was FREEZING, but we still swam. Garrison was a little fish. Yay! Maybe that's a good sign for upcoming swimming lessons.

Austin was not impressed. We tried putting him in his float a few times and he was NOT having it. Finally he sat on the steps and splashed with the hands and feet. Hopefully he just needs some time to get used to the water and then he'll love it. We think part of the problem was that the water was SO cold it was shocking to him... and not fun. Ha!

Terrell's parents came over during naptime yesterday so Terrell's dad could install a new light fixture in our dining room (we are trying to purge our house of all the gold!) and a ceiling fan in Austin's room. I didn't get a picture of the ceiling fan before Austin went to bed but we love them both! And are so thankful for the multi-talented Pops being willing to spend his holiday working at our house!

We had a fun afternoon together and got some delicious take-out for supper. What a great long weekend. Welcome Summer!!