Labor Day Weekend

We are mostly back in the rhythm of the new school year, although we are still mixing in some "summer" fun whenever we can. We just haven't been ready to let go of summer quite yet. The days are pretty busy with school and sports, but we have managed to fit in a Dash baseball game and watching Zander play in a soccer tournament. Here's a glimpse at my camera roll over the last two weeks. 

This weekend is a three-day weekend for Labor Day. On Saturday, Emmy was invited to a Wicked-themed birthday party at Reserving Royalty for her friend Natalie. The girls loved making a craft and then getting glammed up with Glinda. Emmy was very excited for the roll-on lip gloss in her goodie bag. Although my girl can get dirty on the ballfield, she still likes glitter, pink, and all things princess. 

After Natalie's birthday party, we met up with the boys (who were at the ballfield that morning), and we headed to the lake. We arrived around 5PM, to join the rest of the crew that was already there. It was the first time that we had all been together - all 17 of us! - since the arrival of Asher in February. In addition to the excitement of passing around baby Asher, we also celebrated Paw Paw's 67th birthday, which was on Saturday. When it came time for bedtime, the adults distributed among the bedrooms inside, while the kiddos camped in the yard. It was the first time that Emmy and Eli had stayed overnight in a tent. I was a little apprehensive at first, but Trivett and Adelynn, the oldest of the cousins, watched over the littles in each of the two tents. On Sunday morning, with temperatures in the low 60s, it was a bit chilly when they woke up around 6AM. I'm not sure that Emmy and Eli will ask to stay in a tent anytime soon, but at least it makes for fun memories with their cousins. We arrived back home late Sunday evening, and today we are getting some chores done and watching some college football later. I sure love three-day weekends!