The "Not So" Lazy Day

I almost labeled this blog - Lazy Day - but then remembered all we did today, and realized it wasn't quite as laid back as I thought!

We started the day with breakfast with my girlfriend, Laura. She and her 18 month-old, Ford, were in Atlanta visiting her sister and were able to steal away for a quick visit. The last time we got together was at Chick-fil-a and that was a little crazy. It was much easier to visit here at the house since Ford and Jackson had room to run and play.

It was so good to catch up with her and hear about her expanding family - she and her husband, Seth are expecting #2! Laura is such a fabulous mom! Ford is a great little boy and I can't wait to meet this new one in November.



After they left, Jackson and I headed to swim lessons. Jackson "graduated" from his swim classes back in April, but when I put him in the pool three weeks ago, something just wasn't right. For the past two weeks, we have been back at the daily lessons. Today, he tested out again with instructions for us to get him in the water this weekend and see how he does. Hopefully, it will all be okay and we won't have to go back again next week.

After naptime, I looked outside and realized how much of our backyard was in the shade. Jackson loves to play outside but since I hate putting sunscreen on him, we usually don't go out until nighttime. Since it was shady, we headed out.

Our neighbors had a baby 7 weeks ago, and sadly, we haven't spent much time with them. Since it was so nice, out I called up Angela and asked if she and baby McKenzie wanted to come play.

They joined us and then Jackson's friend Sam joined us too! It is Kate and Ben's anniversary so Wesley and I watched Sam so they could go out for a quiet dinner. The boys just played and played outside. Angela's husband, Steve, also came over and once Wesley came home, we just had a little impromptu party at the Benders!

We visited, the boys played, and McKenzie slept until 9:00!! We just finished putting a tired little boy to bed. I don't think he has ever had this much excitement and fun in one day.

So, even though we had a late night and a busy day, it was packed with so much fun fellowship, it turned out to be so enjoyable!