Gus's Blessing Weekend Extravaganza: Day 3

We got another early start to day 3 since the group that arrived late last night couldn't wait a minute longer to meet Baby Gus and be jumped on by Max and Jack.

After everyone was gathered, we lunched at the Philly Cheesesteak Shop then headed over to Golden Gate Park.
We were all geared up to have a lot of fun, but we took the long way to Stowe Lake and by the time we got to the paddle boats, all three of my boys were dead asleep in the cars. But I think everyone else had fun!
Soon Max, Jack, and Gus woke up and Geri and Cindy joined us and all 5 were ready to play!

So we headed over to the playground to run out all the energy in those little bodies.

The best part about the park was when the four boys climbed to the top of this gigantic spider web and Blake got to climb up after them to ensure their safe return.

We ate dinner at Gordo's and then came back to our house and again, Wiid the night away.
Tomorrow's the big day!

Gus's Blessing Weekend Extravaganza: Day 2

Everyone met up at our house to get an early start on Day 2. We played with the puzzles from Aunt Lori until Nanny suggested we enjoy the beautiful weather and go to the park. So to the park we went.

After we had been at the park a short while, Blake surprised us by finishing school early and rallying everyone together for a trip to Stinson Beach. At the beach we ate our tasty sandwiches, dug for sand crabs, played paddle ball, ran from the waves, went for long walks and basked in the hot, hot sun.

Then, as I was sitting there feeding Gus, I saw this little family walk onto the beach. I thought to myself, "That family is for sure Mormon--2 very young kids, jeans at the beach, and petunia pickle bottom back pack." It wasn't until after I thought all that I realized it was Beth, Matt, Zoie, and Emme. Those stinkers drove all through the night and surprised us! We love a good surprise!
So, we stayed at the beach and played a little longer. Max and Jack were so excited to see their cousins. I love this picture of Blake and his little ducklings.
While we were up in Marin County we decided to take advantage of the beautiful views from Mt. Tam and also yummy Pacific Catch.
When we got home, Gus got to meet more cousins and we Wiid the night away!
A successful end to a successful Day 2!

Gus's Blessing Weekend Extravaganza: Day 1

Early this morning, the first of our visitors arrived--Grandpa, Grandma, and Dawna. Grandpa finally got to meet Baby Gus and was tackled by the other two stinkers.
After playing at home for a little, Max and Jack decided they wanted In N Out for lunch and to show Grandpa the secret park. So, off we went. Max and Jack were so happy to have people play with them at the park--I am such a dud at the park.

When we got back to the house, Nanny, Grandpa, and Ashley were waiting for us and Gus got to meet Grandpa and Ashley.
We finished off the evening with everyone's favorite dinner--House of Nanking. Well, at least it's Ashley's favorite.
Let the party begin!

Lucky

My day started out pretty nice. Blake surprised us with fresh maple bars from Happy Donut and some lovely green carnations. But then, everything turned wrong. I had the most awful morning involving a rental car parked in a street cleaning area that I had to run to move in time, a non-stop screaming baby, kids I had to lock out of my room so I could quickly get ready, a neighbor knocking on the door to ask me to move the car that I had double parked since there are no empty spots when it's street cleaning, not answering my bedroom door as Max was knocking for me while the neighbor standing in the midst of our very dirty house, and not being able to find the little green shirt I bought for my future baby at the $1 section at Target last year. I felt like my life as a mother of three was falling apart. Then, just as I was about to break down in tears, there was my tender mercy--I found the shirt.
It may seem kind of silly, but it's things like finding the missing little green shirt that remind me I can do this and that I'm not alone. I am so lucky to be the mother of these three boys.

Little Chipmunk

Jack is such a stinker. Hours after a meal is finished, you can find him looking like this--With a big left cheek stuffed full of whatever he doesn't want to eat. In this case, it was green beans. I keep telling him it is less painful and tastes much better if you just eat it in the first place, but he must not agree since this happens EVERY NIGHT. I guess those big cheeks are good for something...