Happy weekend

Daddy surprised mommy with the best present ever on Saturday morning. He got up with Miles and the two of them went out for pancakes while mommy slept in! How nice to sleep past the 6:30 reveille that we've been getting lately. Even though I didn't make it much past 8:00, it was still a refreshing extra hour. [Thanks to Aunt Elizabeth for suggesting it.]

While they were out, daddy and Miles went by to visit PawPaw Stan, Wayne's dad who passed away almost 20 years ago. He would have turned 63 last week. Miles has been to visit before, but this was his first time to run around on the hillside.

Later that day, Wayne's college friend, Marshall, stopped by on his way to a week-long kayaking school. We had fun catching up and Miles had fun entertaining him with all his trucks and his ABC flashcards. After Miles' bedtime, we (the guys) cooked chicken and veggies on the grill. We made a recipe that our neighbors made for us last month - delicious both times!

After another pancake breakfast - this time including mommy and Marshall - we hit the playground to burn some calories. Even in the mid-morning hours it was HOT so we traded outside for in and hit the mall kids area that afternoon. Fun as usual, and cool for all. Unfortunately, though, we're pinning the blame on the mall for the way Miles feels this evening - he had a slight fever and just wasn't in a happy mood. He did manage to drink his dinner - a milkshake made with some fresh fruit and yogurt. Hopefully and good night's sleep will find him back to his usual self by morning. Maybe later than 6:30 am.... please?