New Lego Mini Figs

Over lunch I went to Toys R Us to get me some of the new Lego minifigs.  I got lucky with a hot dog and unicorn!!  I have a little collection at my desk and Baylor gets jealous when he visits because he wants them!  Mommies Legos stay at work, where they are safe.  

Playdate at the McGraws

Around 10 we headed to Chambersburg to visit the McGraws.  Lochlan is growing so fast but I am glad we are able to see him often.  He was better with his stranger danger probably because he was at home so we tried some selfies again.  No crying this time.  

Until the boys dog-piled me.  But baby was kept safe and the boys had a good time!  

Silly monkeys!  They played upstairs, down stairs, inside and outside.  Baylor was worn out when we left and was feel asleep in the car and woke up Monday morning.  

Soon this little monkey will join the crew and we will all be in trouble!  We had a nice long visit, talking, eating, baby cuddling, and lazing about on a Sunday together.  I wish my village was closer but I am so glad we make the time to see each other!  

At Home Dinner Date

Since Gloria did not join us on our date, Baylor made a special dinner event at our house for the two of them.  He moved the trunk into the walkway and put an LED candle on it.  Gloria got a chair and he sat on the step ladder.  They enjoyed their meal together!  Grimm sitting with Baylor

Eddy begging at Gloria.  Eddy, look at Mommy!  

Dinner and a Movie Date

After I picked up Baylor we went on a dinner and a movie date.  He requested Texas Roadhouse because they have good steak, peanuts and virgin Strawberry Daiquiris.  We had a nice dinner together and headed over to the theater across the street to see Home, which we both wanted to see.  It was a really cute movie. I liked the story and of course Jim Parsons and Rhianna were great voice actors.  I cannot wait to buy it on DVD and watch it again.  I also cannot wait for another dinner date with my handsome little man.  

Anyone Need Salt and Pepper Shaker?

I had an afternoon appointment and before I picked up Baylor I stopped by the Salvation Army who was stuffed to the gills with salt and pepper shakers.  Apparently a man had a store and that was all he sold.  He retired and sent all his stock to them.  They told me they had trailers of it and everywhere I went in the store, there were boxes filled with matched sets.  It was crazy.  It was also 50% day and I left with too many!! But I did find some Easter themed shakers and a few for gifts.  Molly would have loved it!  

I picked up Baylor early and we had a nice afternoon taking photos.  

Baylor said he was going to take some photos and I found these on my phone.  

Spring is Peeking Up in the Gardens

Happy Birthday Kartikey

50th Wedding Anniversary

I made a cake for my parents anniversary to take the to the Aunt's meeting.  It was my first attempt at swirls and they were OK.  But the nice part is they are pretty forgiving if they are not quite perfect.  

I had a brownie layer on the bottom, two white cake layers with chocolate frosting and my favorite Italian Buttercream in its natural ivory color.  And gold dragees on the swirls and piped starts. It was delicious!   

I packed the cake in a box in my parent's car along with the 8 x 10 photo I made of their wedding photo. I usually have so much stuff when we go anywhere, Mom and Dad never questioned the huge bag and large box in addition to the other food I had for the party, biscuits and hot Spinach and Artichoke dip.  We passed around the photo and had our family sign the mat in gold pen. Most of us were in the living room at Lauren and Meghon's apartment while Mom and Dad stayed in the kitchen.  The girls have a giant bean bag, called a love sack.  It was sooo comfortable, I loved sitting in it. At one time I think there were five of us on it.  

 I had mentioned I had Easter Crafts and around the time I wanted to serve the cake Aunt Joan and Aunt Betty started cackling about the crafts so I said I would get them out.  The girls cleared off the table for me and I busied myself getting out the plates, napkins, candies and cake.  I made wallet sized copies of their wedding photo and put them in magnetic sleeves. Baylor drew a photo for them with Buddy in his shorts and flannel shirt, Grandma in a colorful top and black pants, their dog Chief with them watching the Weather Channel.  He nailed them.  I had sent a note for everyone to bring a card as well.  

Mom and Dad were surprised as I kept putting items on the table.  She said later that she thought we might do something at the meeting but when I said I was going to get out the craft stuff, she figured we were not.  

I took some photos of Mom and Dad holding their wedding photo but it was hard to get a good one and I did not have the larger photo with me at the time.  

Baylor and Grimm joined them. 

And then of course Chief joined them.  

And after it was all over, I made sure to ask Mom to tell Barb about the party because I did not want her to think we did not celebrate their anniversary.