Mark had covid last week and by Thursday he was going crazy. He drove down to the farm and I'm so glad he did. The fresh air made him feel so much better.
I ironed the baptismal gown and matching slip. I mentioned the gown in my post yesterday. Mark is an identical twin and his grandmother made two matching baptismal gowns for them to wear. Their siblings wore the gowns when they were baptized. Our children were the oldest in the next generation and it was wonderful to have not just one gown, but two! They were baptized in the gowns as were their first cousins. Our oldest grand was next in line and she wore it for her baptism. Laura attends a different denomination and they don't baptize babies but both of her girls have worn it for their dedication. I love that connection between generations.
Here is our youngest grandgirl wearing the gown. This was on Sunday but added it in with the photos of the gown.
Friday night was supper club at the McCain's house. Mark was back from the farm but wasn't sure if he was still contagious so he stayed home. I went to Aldi earlier in the day and bought the ingredients below plus crackers. I thought my turkey was pretty cute.
Mark tested negative on Saturday morning and I had no symptoms, but tested anyway for our daughter's peace of mind - I was negative, too! It was cold enough we turned on the fire to knock the chill out of the room.
We then drove to our daughter's house which takes about an hour and a half. We picked up lunch for all of us and were able to eat together. I got to feed this one. She has two emotions - totally happy or NOT! haha! She is so cute.
Pops played outside with big sister. He is so creative when it comes to playtime. The weather was gorgeous!
I was helping her fly - her batgirl cape was flying in the breeze.
After playing all day, we headed to Taco Mama for dinner. We had on sweatshirts and were able to sit outside which is always a good thing when you have littles with you. She finished her food and then was so mad that everyone else was eating.
Mark and I had booked a room at the Hampton Inn so after they got the baby to bed and the older one was in the shower, we headed to the hotel. I am usually at work by 7:00 on Sunday mornings so it was so luxurious to sleep in a little. We had to be at the church about 9:45. When we walked in, there sat our son holding the baby. They drove down from Chelsea that morning.
The church had set up a backdrop for family photos. Here they are!
We were able to grab one, too. I may use this on our Christmas card (with some cropping). Actually, there is one where everyone is looking at the camera! I'll use it.
They had to sit on the front row during the service. We were several rows behind. She was peeking over her mom's shoulder.
The photographer took a photo of each family.
And she took one of the group - there were 11 babies.
After church we headed to the in-law's house for lunch. The girls got to sit at a little table in the corner. It was so cute!
Everyone else made their plates and we sat in the dining room. It was nice that the girls were in the same room!
We drove back to Birmingham after lunch and took a nap! Then we picked up our neighbors and drove to Firebirds to celebrate Dave's birthday. I had a really good margarita BUT it was really sweet.
I said, "Let me take your picture." Lu was being really silly!!
I did get a cute one!
We haven't eaten at Firebirds since before Covid. They had an option to get an entree of three sides which is what I chose. I couldn't eat it all! It ordered a stuffed baked potato, roasted (charred?) carrots, and broccoli. I couldn't eat it all!
They brought a fun surprise for Dave! He is easy to celebrate!!
It was a good weekend. How was yours?
How fun!! You had a terrific weekend, celebrating with family and then good friends. Awesome! I enjoyed your post!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice weekend! The baby is so cut in her baptismal gown!
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