Gorgeous Weekend

Finally, it felt like spring outside this weekend, and we took full advantage. We had a busy weekend, but it was fun, and it was so nice to spend some time outside.

On Friday, I worked a 12 hour shift at work, and I didn't get home until pretty late, so we pretty much just watched a little TV and went to bed.

Saturday, we spent the morning hanging around at home and catching up on some things, and then we headed to Taco Bell for lunch and Target to pick up a baby shower gift.  John's cousin Tyan had a baby boy, Seamus, about a month ago. They live in the Twin Cities, but had a shower in Sioux Falls for everyone to meet the little guy.

It was fun to hang out with John's side of the family, we hadn't seen some of those people for a few months, so it was nice to catch up. Also, holding a newborn is always a perk. Emma was so good during the shower, she ran around playing with Anna and Abby and just being adorable like normal.

During the shower, John's cousin Kristina and her husband Johnny invited us over for a BBQ. After a family nap at or house, we headed out for the BBQ. It was great to visit a little more with the relatives, and this time with delicious food :)

We also spent sometime outside on the play set and ended the evening watching the movie Frozen. It was a late night for Emma :)

Today, I took Emma to church by myself because John had a photo shoot with Tyan and Seamus. I was a little worried about controlling a 21 month old by myself in church, but it actually went pretty well. Emma did great through church, I was so proud of her.

Also, today we hit a high of 68 degrees. It was absolutely gorgeous. So, we brought Emma to a park and she was just squealing in delight the entire time.

Conquering the play set 

Through the tunnels 

Over the bridges

Peek 

Loves to swing :)

 After the park, we ate supper at Backyard BBQ and then did some grocery shopping. Once we got home, we spent some more time outside trying to soak in all the nice weather we could. We did some sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and a lot of just plain running around.

Having a snack on the floor 

Enjoying her backyard BBQ 

Emma loves to sit right on top of anything I draw-hence the sidewalk chalk pants :)

How many can she carry?

Emma with her "puppy"

Because who doesn't get dressed in the garage...

Besties :)

Checking out the ducks at the park

Drawin'

Emma finally went down about a half hour ago. She was really tired, but fighting off that sleep of course. It did not take her long to pass out once she was laid down in her crib.

I loved, loved, loved the nice weather we had this weekend, but unfortunately it is not here to stay. This whole next week is supposed to be in the thirties, and a mixture of snow and rain. Boo. Oh-well, hopefully soon we will see a little more sunshine and consistently warmed temperatures.

I wish everyone a fabulous week :)