Wonderful Weekend

We had such a nice weekend. Saturday was filled with Soccertots for S and lunch out (the usual) and a quiet afternoon.

Now Sunday - what a fun day!!! I got to sleep in a bit and got up to a happy family, such a nice way to wake up :- ) We went out to enjoy the cool morning before getting the day started. I was enjoying lounging and having a cup of coffee until L had a run in with some ants. This was the only down part of the day. She got snacked on by a pile of ants. Her poor foot was chowed on. I rushed her inside and put some itch cream on it but it's still bugging her 12 hours later. Poor girl. The kids and I got groceries while Daddy Piper did truck work. When we got home from grocery shopping (which the kids were angels and such big helpers, while slurping on their Icees!), we got suited up and sunscreened and headed to the pool. I think this was our most fun time in the pool this summer. Both kids did great in the pool. L is amazing at diving under and swimming back to the side. She has come so far since starting lessons a month ago. S is actually dipping his head back into the water and blowing bubbles - a great first step to going under. Both love to hang on a noodle and make laps around the pool. Both Daddy Piper and I remained patient and calm and not one tear was shed nor one voice raised in 2 hours!!! We came in, much to the disappointment to the children, and had a quick snack and the kids and I napped for 2 solid hours. Sleeping after all the fun in sun is some of the best sleep! Daddy watched UFC with no griping, nice change for him. Everyone woke up happy and ready for some evening fun. We had yummy burgers off the grill and homemade lemonade for dinner. Everyone headed out to enjoy the nice evening. Both kids are showering now and looking forward to some ice cream cake for dessert. Daddy Piper finally got Mama a birthday cake, 2 months late.

Another nice day for the Piper Family. I was about to say I wish they could all be like this but you gotta have the down days to appreciate the extra good ones like this!!