Another Great Weekend

We had another weekend full of fun...

Saturday started off w/ a Chuck E. Cheese's playdate (early to beat the Saturday birthday craziness). Just before we were about to leave Chuck E. Cheese made an appearance and apparently hiding behind me wasn't working as well as Jasmine would have liked, so she found a better hiding place....

Under the slide in the kiddie area

That evening we went to a friend's house for dinner (they made a killer chicken and dumplings--definitely need to get their recipe) and stayed way too late discussing the Bible, religion & churches.... poor Jasmine was passed out in the bean bag chair and Cash (who finds it impossible to sleep unless he is snug in his bed or his car seat) finally came in and told Joe he wanted to go home and started pushing him towards the door.

Sunday after church we went to Gram's for a Birthday lunch of brisket, mashed potatoes & salad (yummy). It was a beautiful day and the kid's went crazy playing in the backyard. When told it was picture time the obvious choice was to pile on Uncle Josh....

**Josh may have been moaning and groaning the whole time, but he loved it**

And here's one where Gram grabbed Cash and made him get in the picture (and yes, we made Josh stay there for a little longer than necessary by saying 'wait, one more picture')

Back to Sunday Birthday lunches at Gram's...this is something we have done since I can remember. Once a month, after Church, we gather at my Grandmother's house and celebrate whoever's Birthday is within that month. It has always been a fun time. When I was younger we would spend our time out on the jungle gym or trampoline after lunch. In my teens (and twenties) it was a touch football game in the street. It is so great to have a 'tradition' that has lasted several decades and to see it come full circle as something your children look forward to as much as you did when you were their age.

Awww, cousinly love...