We love summer

The cutest little pie-crust-roller in the world, if I do say so myself! ;)

And look who's wearing big girl pants! 2 days in a row now without any accidents, though she does still wear a pull-up for nap & bedtime. Go Dyl!!

The finished product - one of the few Blake approved desserts - blueberry pie! Yum, yum, yum! 

Oh, we've had a marvelously fun day today! The kids have both been good, we made a blueberry pie this morning, and while our pie was baking we took a walk to the post office to ship a couple of packages. We had a tasty lunch, lovely long naps, and blueberry pie for after nap snacks. Then Dylan declared that she wanted to 'Do something fun!' Blake woke up from his nap early enough that we decided today was the day to go to the lodge and go swimming. 

We snagged Grandma via drive by on our way to the pool, and convinced her to come along and hang out with Blake while Dyl & I went swimming. Blake was a good boy for Grandma and took a long, snuggly nap in her arms while they sat on a cushy chair in an air conditioned room with a great view of the pool! Dyl and I had a wonderful time swimming - it takes her awhile to warm up & be brave in the water, but she got there. During rest break she ate an enormous slice of pizza, wrapped in a big hooded towel, and looked as happy as a clam. We had so much fun! 

After swimming, Dyl, Blake, Grandma, & I ate at the lodge restaurant. Oh. My. Goodness. It was soooooo good, and so accommodating to my insane food allergies! I had an incredible steak, roasted potatoes, peas, salad, and the best bread I've ever had in my life, all allergen free and mostly all made specially just for me! The owner/chef is amazing and everything is made from scratch, so he truly knew his ingredients, etc. He's actually ordering some pure canola oil for when I go back - and said they can probably make anything I can dream up! I'm so full, I think I might colic! ;) 

Towards the end of dinner, Dylan told Grandma she wanted to sleep at Grandma's house tonight, and of course Grandma couldn't resist that! So I dropped those two off at Grandma's house on my way home, and they were headed for bath time & some Croods watching before bed. Dylan also adorably asked 'Grandma, you want sleep my room with me??' And of course, Grandma said yes. :) Papa was excited to have a house guest too when I dropped them off! B & I trundled on home, and we've both had baths and are getting ready for bed as I type. I wish every day could be as lovely as today was! (Though preferably with Chadmo & Papa along!) Sweet dreams, world. <3