~Family Time~

    
                   Daddy and Zachary... "Nap Time"... April 22, 2005

Okay, first of all, Derek would probably kill me for posting this picture... But it is perfect for the day that we had.  Oh well... So what... That is what I'll say IF he finds out... hehe.

Our day was basically Family Day.  After Derek got home from Dog Training, we all headed into town.  I got both of the kiddos all dressed up like little cutie pies... I wish I had a picture of it, but my darn camera battery died while I was trying to take it!!  Argh.

Our first stop was the police department so that Derek could enter his overtime (cha-ching $$$) into payroll.  Of course we stopped and chatted with everyone that we passed.  Well, almost everyone.  Haha.  We choose who to talk too down there, for other reasons unmentionable.  I'm sure most people can figure it out...

Miss Rowan pulled her Shy-Girl act today.  Of course she totally loves all the attention from everyone, but she just picked which people she was going to talk to today.  Haha.  Plus, the poor girl has so many "Uncle So-and-So's" and "Auntie Whats-Her-Name" I'm sure she gets confused.  LOL...

Zachary was the hit of the party, or so to say.  Most people saw him before his heart problem was fixed, so to see this big ol' baby, it was a suprise!!  He did have a melt-down when he was put into someone's arms.  Hey, I can't blame him.  Not every kid can be hunky-dory fine in everyone's arms... He was much happier when Daddy took him back from "that mean old person!"

After we left the police department, we walked next door to the fire department.  Rowan loves fire trucks, but of course, this time, the Shy-Card was pulled again.  She always wants to go climb up in there and see them, but it took a lot of "teeth-pulling" to just get her to sit on the bumper of a truck with her Daddy and take a picture.  It did turn out really cute and I hope that I will be able to scan it and have it look good... But I can't promise miracles. 

Right next door to the PD and FD, the "Moving Wall Memorial" was being held at a park.  So, we walked over there to check it out.  It is really sad to think about all those people that died during the Vietnam war.  Miss Rowan didn't seem too interested in the wall, but it really moved Derek and I.  So many names... So many families... Aahhh.

::side note:: Pickle is really emotional lately (haha!! bet you couldn't tell!!)

After we left the park and did our rounds again at the PD, we were off to lunch.  Derek wanted Mexican food, which totally isn't on my diet, but I enjoyed it anyways.  I had a grilled chicken breast salad with green sauce as the dressing.  Num Nums, let me tell you.  I did have some chips, but oh well... They aren't too many points.  Rowan even ordered her own lunch today!  Can you believe it??  She DID whisper it (lol) but she said Quesidilla (sp??) pretty darn good for a 3 year old!  Haha.

Zach was awesome during lunch... He slept the whole time!  But boy, was he hungry when we got back home.  He downed his food in NO TIME.  I swear, he is a little piggy.  Haha.  Derek accidently put him in a 6-9 month outfit yesterday, and granted it was a little large, but it fit well.  I couldn't believe it.  He is really long, but only still about 10-11lbs (I'm guessing).

Tonight, we are having a Family Meal.  All 6 of us will be sitting around our table enjoying the dinner that my WONDERFUL mother is cooking for us.  Healthy of course, but still just as good.  Chicken and potatos, veggies and salad.  Yum Yum.  I just like food too much, no wonder I'm not loosing any weight... Haha.

The weather here today is really interesting.  It was so beautiful this morning, and then all of the sudden it gets all gray and windy.  Derek and Rowan took advantage of the wind and went to the park and flew their kites.  Derek called me twice to tell me to look out the door to see if we could see his kite... And I could!  I think the second time he called he had it at least 500 feet in the air- his string is 500 feet and it was all the way out!!  I couldn't believe it... They enjoyed "their time" together...

And the picture above shows you what he did when he came home... lol.  Just too cute and I had to share it!  I just gotta love my boys...

So much is going on this weekend, I'm hoping I can make it to the computer... knowing me, I probably will.  Saturday we are going to a retirement dinner for some people from the PD.  I told Derek that I'd be the DD since he was the DD for the wedding we went to last weekend.  Its only fair that we take turns.  Plus, he'll be with his friends, just as I was at the wedding.  I can't wait for the food though... I just love the food that we always have when the PD has get-togethers.  BBQ'd steak, potatos, salads and wonderful bread!  See, there I go again with the food... Geeze Pickle!!

Sunday I have TWO different parties to go to. One baby shower and a going away party for a really close friend.  I don't even have a present for the baby shower and I'm not sure when I'll be getting one... Knowing me, probably right before the shower!!  Haha...

Well, I'm going to go.  Miss Rowan wants to play and I want to play too :)  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...

::Smiles::
~Pickle~

PS. Thank You Barbie (love ya!!) for that wonderful nickname...