Catching Up

It's been awhile, I guess I have just been too busy! But we have been enjoying the end of winter and the start of spring, however it looks like winter is trying hard to stay around for a few more days. After last week being in the 70s for a few days, this past week has gotten cold and there is even snow in the forecast!

Two weeks ago my parents came down for a weekend visit - and to babysit! My mom and I spent Saturday morning getting pedicures, and then Pat and I headed to Columbus for the night. Leah and Max spent the rest of the weekend hanging out with Memaw and Hippa - going out for dinner, painting nails and working on holding a bottle! Max is getting to be very mobile - now crawling on his knees - that he seems to be getting into a lot more trouble these days. He even spent a turn in the 'time out basket'.Pat and I were in Columbus for 'Beerfest', a gathering that we had started a few years ago among our friends. Everyone brings a six-pack of beer and we do a tasting. We rate and judge (such as color, aroma, and of course taste) and the winner is award with the Champion Mug. Pat was the returning champ, however he lost to Natalie and Jenny. He hopes to reclaim the mug this summer. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get any pictures of the fun night.The following weekend Pat's parents were in town and were able to keep Leah and Max home for a few days instead of going to the sitter. They spent St. Patty's day with us - we went to dinner and had our annual green beer, however Leah and Max were not cooperative for pictures.. Leah made cookies and both Leah and Max were able to go for a stroll enjoying the awesome weather. And it was nice to enjoy lazy mornings rather than waking up early and rushing out the door. We rounded out the weekend with the seasonal opening of Flubs. And it was delicious. We are now able to start up our weekly trips to the west side of Hamilton for a tasty treat!