Playdate with Leo

Lonan was so excited - talked about it for days in advance. Leo too, according to his parents.

Just like old times: they laughed, they cried, they played, they fought and had a great time smacking eachother upside the head.

And watermelon to boot!

A Package from Mamaw

And we found the balloons.

A Visit From Matt

Lonan's birth father was here for his birthday and stayed for a few days.

They had a great time together - Lonan loved all the attention and the rough housing.

Poor Matt isn't used to our cold, foggy summers and nearly froze at the party.

The Birthday Party

Same party at the same park as last year. But last year it was 85 degrees. This time mid-50s with howling wind. Food was literally blowing off the table and we all wound up huddling next to the bounce house for shelter.

New this year: a pinata.

Candy to wash down all that cake.

Notice the hats and jackets. It was freezing! Luckily the kids didn't mind.

Also new this year: face painting.