Monday, 5/30/2011

May 30 was Memorial Day. We enjoyed our bonus weekend day! Andrew stained the deck and fertilized the backyard.

We returned to Lowe's to purchase the grill and dishwasher. I was able to do some price match magic and got both items for a better price. My Opa would be proud!

Trying pancakes for the first time - not impressed

Creepy ants on front porch wall - they left after a few days

Playing with Daddy at the top of the stairs

Gratuitous sunflower picture

Newly stained deck

Sunday, 5/29/2011

On that Sunday we noticed that Greg has another tooth coming in. #7 is the second front bottom left.

A big chunk of the day for me was spent washing dog laundry, grooming Max, and bathing all three dogs. I shaved Max at home for the first time. Although it was a worthwhile experiment, I don't think I'll do it again. You can't beat professional clippers!

We did recon at Lowe's on grills and dishwashers. The latter has been failing us, so it's time to replace it.

No pictures from that day. Sorry!

Saturday, 5/28/2011

First carrot of the season!

Sunflower and its babies

Friday, 5/27/2011

That Friday we joined Andrew and a friend at Sarah's Empanadas for lunch. On the way there, the sky was black and looking nasty. By the time we got to Durham it was pouring. The rest of the afternoon was filled with stormy weather. The rain was very welcomed!

PS - Greg tried beans and rice for the first time at Sarah's. He loved it!

51 Weeks

The beagle sleeping with his tongue out

Scout's thunderstorm hideout

Thursday, 5/26/2011

I ate my lunch that Thursday sitting on a video chair in the family room. As I opened up my yogurt, Greg came crawling over to check it out. I gave him a spoonful. He approved. Now we share my yogurt every time. He loves it!

The sunflower at its peak

Box #1 - cucumber, carrots, onions, pumpkin, etc

Box #2 - strawberries, carrots, lettuce, etc

Hanging out on the stairs

Looking out the window

Hank kept us company

Wednesday, 5/25/2011

Wearing his "Little Helper" pajamas again:

"Mama, let's make some muffins!"

"And some cookies and pizza!"

Playing with his cups

Talking about the cups

Late night, Scout?
(This was not posed!)

We joined our playgroup friends at Goodberry's. It was a very hot afternoon!

Playing under the bench in the shade

"Hi!"

Greg's friend climbed into her stroller!

Greg enjoyed his first real meal - nothing pureed! He had meatloaf, cornbread, and mixed veggies. He was very excited and bounced his legs the whole time.

No puree in sight!

Tuesday, 5/24/2011

Happy anniversary! Andrew and I have been happily married for 8 years!

Look! It's Elise in a dress and Andrew in a suit!

We generally don't make a big deal out of our anniversary, including this year. The one exception was our five-year anniversary trip to national parks out west. It. Was. Awesome.

Celebrating five years at Arches

Greg tried cornbread. It was a hit!

"This stuff crumbles!"

"There, I got a bite."

"Delicious!"