weekends, traditions, and the first grade bug

Who doesn't love weekends. Ben, Bridger and I look forward to weekends when the new week starts. There's such a great feeling knowing that we get to be together starting at 5 o'clock on Friday till Monday morning when we leave for work. Some weekends are full and packed and others are laid back and relaxing. I would say that this weekend was a mix.

Sunday dinner (Spinach Stuffed shells)

We went to Grandma and Grandpa Parsons for dinner and got to see Aunt Becky and Uncle Bill and Cousins Audrey and Nat. We talked about Audrey's dance recital and I even got to have a sneak peak at the dance. (I am soooo lucky) I can't wait to watch her dance. Brings back memories !!! Nat showed us all her gymnastic moves and Ben got the chance to do a little "rough house" with the girls while Bridge watched his silly dad do the horse with Nat. We had so much fun seeing everyone.

Saturday we had friends over for Cinco de Mayo and also the Kentucky Derby. If you didn't already know my husband has a LOVE for horse racing. He is like a little kid in a candy store. He gets all excited, reads the stats and watches the live coverage ALL DAY!!! In the evening we went to Sonic for a Strawberry Banana shake and an evening drive. Our intentions were to stop by some Parade of Homes in Eagle but we didn't get there till after 8pm. I love looking at the new trends. Even though I am scared of painting our walls and doing some other work to the house I love getting ideas and doing some dreaming (MAYBE ALOT OF DREAMING). I think we might try and got sometime next weekend.

Lots of loving!

Guncle Snake

Guncle Eric

Only daddy can appreciate this photo.

Traditions
Ever since Bridger was born we have spent Friday nights and a few Saturday's up at Grandma and Grandpa Parsons for dinner. The only Friday we missed was last week when he had his 8 week shots. I am so happy that this has become a tradition in our family. I grew up and so did Ben with our Grandparents/ relatives living far away and it was hard to develop such a close bond. Having family that lives in the same town is a blessing. Before Bridger was born Ben and I talked alot about moving to different states and experiencing life beyond Idaho, but now that Bridge is here that choice has been halted because we want Bridger to have his family close to him. It has been hard for me to not have my family here to watch Bridger grow and at times I find myself looking at flights for us to fly back and visit but with our schedules it's just not possible right now. We are however going out in June to see them for a week. So excited!!

The First Grade Bug:
After being on maternity leave for seven weeks I have been back at school and getting ready to start my third week. The last two years I am proud to say that I have never taken a sick day in my career. I give thanks to the immunities that my body has had to make and adjust to while being around 1st graders. Well this weekend that luck caught up to me and it started on Thursday with feeling a little scratch in my throat, that was the first sign and by today I had a runny nose, sore throat and alittle bit of a temperature. I even took a four hour nap this afternoon. Between having a new baby, going back to work and germs I must say my body has done a pretty terrific job. I won't be taking a sick day any time soon, but this is probably the closet to being sick that I have been in a while. Hopefully Bridge won't get it and we can get through the next 18 days so that we can ENJOY OUR SUMMER BREAK!!!!

Not feeling so hot captured by my husband.

I wonder if he will sleep tonight!

Here's to a great week! Enjoy.