a weekend well spent

a Friday afternoon playdate for Drew and three of his buddies

a weekend visit from Nini

an awesome performance by Gracie and friends at the Steger Talent Show

an after-the-show Baskin Robbins stop for Grace

a Saturday morning trip to Barnes & Noble

a good softball practice for Gracie

a birthday party at the Science Center for Luke

an afternoon bowling party for Grace

a trip to the sculpture park

a yummy meal out for Saturday's lunch

a late afternoon date with Ben- coffee and a visit to the plant nursery, courtesy of Patti

a special time together planting Papa's tree in our front yard

a night out for Ben to have dinner and drinks with an old college roommate

a couple of hours of downtime at home on Sunday morning

a wonderful sermon at church

a few hours working in the yard together

a piano solo competition for Gracie and Luke at a nearby college

a sunny late afternoon baseball practice for Drew and Coach Ben

a wind down of the weekend with enchiladas for dinner, baths & showers for all, and bedtime books



It was a weekend well spent and I am recharged.