Memorial Day Weekend

Erin and I took an extended holiday weekend and went to visit "Daddy's house" in CL.  Had a nice relaxing weekend that was too short as always (despite being Thursday night through Wednesday morning)
Ryan and I celebrated our five (*gasp!*) year anniversary on May 26th and went out in style. Playing putt-putt at the "nice" course in BR and eating dinner at Cranker's new brewery.  Ryan joined the mug club and gets $1 off beers. NICE! :)

The Sampler

While Daddy worked everyday at least for a while, Erin and I played lots of board games out on the deck. Her favorite and mine, Yahtzee (or the dice game as Erin calls it. Also known as "I win" because Erin never loses at that game.)

While it was a sweltering 90+ degrees in many parts of the country this weekend, it was a pleasant and dare I say almost "chilly" in my world, 75 degrees.

All that fresh air tires a girl out!

Then for the holiday, Erin and I drove about an hour and a half northwest to my Grandparents' cottage on Crystal Lake!

Grandma and Erin

A brave little girl; the water was only 66 degrees!

Fishing with A & Quarter

A & Quarter watched Erin last Friday and they went fishing!  Erin baited the hooks for everyone and had a blast with her Barbie fishing pole.

A caught one!

Quarter got one too!



Baseball with A & Quarter

I got four tickets to see the Silverhawks play last week. Amanda, Jason, and I took Erin one Thursday night. The Cove had lots of renovations done in the past year so it was neat to take a look around. They have a huge kid area now and Erin enjoyed the big inflatables!

Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny came early this year. Erin had a good time coloring Easter eggs and finding her Easter basket the weekend before Easter. All the while, Skyping Daddy so he could be included. :)



Showing Daddy on the 'puter her treasures





Daddy watching on "Skype"

A taking Daddy down the slide (isn't it amazing what you can do with wireless?!?!)



Coloring Easter Eggs

Erin Turned 4!

Almost a month ago! Yikes! I've been terrible about updating. We had a great time at her birthday party. It was Rapunzel themed and Erin's favorite part was her cake. :)

Really Excited to Open Her Presents from Her Mom & Dad!

She Got a Rapunzel Dress to Wear to Her Party!

All Set to Go!

Tutus around the house as decorations :)

The food table

Cake Pop Favors

Opening gifts the morning of her actual birthday

It was unseasonably warm and a beautiful sunny day!!

trying out her Bounce House!

Taking a quick Cat Nap Before the Guests Arrive!



Rainbow Fruit Skewes & Dragonfly Wands!

Cupcakes on a homemade cupcake stands

Erin's Tower Cake!

Opening Presents!

With her 'tar, one of her favorite gifts!

Abby and Erin

Abby and Erin (too much birthday!)