I feel as though I am catching my breath for the first time in 72 hours! What a wonderful whirlwind weekend it has been! Each and every one of the special celebrations this weekend deserves it's own post, but there simply wasn't time at the end of each day to sit down and capture my thoughts, I was too busy getting ready for the next event!
Friday was Paul's birthday and in keeping with tradition I made him his very favourite cake, angel food.
We met Zach that evening for dinner at Hy's, another great family tradition which we never grow tired of. We had a fabulous meal and enjoyed the time together as a family. Sydney was so excited to sit in 'the pit', the lower dining room where you can view the chefs cooking at the flaming grill in the kitchen. Every so often she would gasp and yell "Fire!" when she would see the flames flare up. It was so funny!
We got Paul some new gardening tools for his birthday this year. He takes such meticulous care of our garden and loves to be outside trimming and pruning so I thought he'd get some enjoyment out of some new gadgets to help out this summer.
Saturday morning we got up bright and early and headed to Elm Park to watch Sydney's cousin Issy play baseball as his team made it into the little league finals.
Sydney had the best time at the park walking up and down the bleachers a million times, visiting with everyone from the family on the field and playing with baby Sadie.
On Saturday afternoon we had the pleasure of joining Sydney's best friend Emma for her 4th birthday party at Westside Family Place. Emma invited her entire preschool and other friends, there were over 40 kids in total! What fun the kids had playing outdoors and enjoying all the yummy treats that Sarah made.
We left straight from Emma's party and headed out to my sister's house to have a long overdue family dinner and to celebrate my nephew Zach's 15th birthday.
Had such a lovely visit with my family, I loved that we were all together and happy and enjoying each other's company.
Liane made an amazing meal, steaks and twice baked potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, salad...we were all happily stuffed!
After dinner Liane took me on a tour of her garden and showed me all of the beautiful plants that she has lovingly planted. I love that so many of them had stories behind them, friends that had given them to her, rescued plants that she had lovingly nurtured back to life and a beautiful vegetable garden that she proudly harvests from each summer!
Sydney had the best time hanging out with her cousins and jumping on the trampoline. Am so glad that summer is here and that we can see each other more often now!
Today is Father's Day, always a very special day around here. Sydney made Daddy a very special footprint and poem at preschool along with a picture of herself in a little pouch.
First thing this morning Sydney carried Daddy's presents downstairs and presented him with the beautiful plate that she had made for him along with a new golf shirt.
Then she broke out the loot bag from Emma's party yesterday which was filled with a canvas, some paint and a paintbrush and made a little masterpiece.
A few of the strawberries on Sydney's plant have started to turn red, she couldn't resist picking a few today to eat, yummy!
We decided that we'd take advantage of the beautiful weather today and drove up to Main Street for car free day. This street festival happens every year and spans from Broadway to 33rd Avenue, it is fantastic!
Sydney got herself a good collection of helium balloons and stickers and giveaways and Paul and I enjoyed taking in the sights.
This evening our friends Jonathan and Lauren invited us to join them for a barbecue to celebrate Father's Day. We had such a lovely time together with them and our extended family. Sydney even got to go for a skinny dip in their hot tub. She loved it and came home blissfully exhausted before she dropped into bed.
What a fantastic weekend it was. I am tired but in a very good way. My heart is full from all the love and celebrations that we shared together with so many people that we love. We truly are blessed, tonight I am grateful.
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