Busy, Busy Memorial Day Weekend

I think it may be safe to say after this weekend that Evan could win a contest for how many parties/gatherings he has been to at such a young age. It’s tough when there are so many people so anxious to meet you. This weekend was filled with friends and family, all of whom loved meeting Evan. Not only was it Memorial Day weekend, a normally busy weekend for BBQ’s anyway, but Chuck was visiting from Atlanta. What a great excuse for three days of fun…oh, and of course some beer pong!

Saturday we went to Tim’s to see most of the TKE clan. This is where Evan met his first girlfriend, Tara. I’m still not sure who enjoyed the afternoon more, Tara or Evan! Thanks to Tara, who held Evan much of the day, Bruce and I were able to enjoy a few baby-free moments. I still think we may need to pay her for her baby-sitting services. Especially seeing as she held him for a while again on Sunday while we were at Mike and Michelle’s house. Luckily for me, the guys aren’t as young as they used to be and things got started a little later than originally planned on Sunday. This gave me time to take a nap and still allowed us to go to the party for a little while. It was nice to see everyone and to see Dylan, Evan’s future beer pong partner, walking. It is also nice to know that our lives aren’t over just because we have a baby now. We will still be invited to parties and such even if we are one of the only ones with kids.

The "Boston" Crew

Lovely Kristie

Chuck, all the way from Atlanta

Evan and his first girlfriend, Tara

The dog ate my homework, Mrs. Wheeler

On Monday, we brought Evan to Uncle Dan and Aunt Karin’s house for what was surely the first of many, many trips to Rhode Island. Bruce and I went with Dan and Karin and the three boys down to the Gaspee Arts and Crafts Festival. I am not sure if it just seemed better when I was younger or if it actually was but we really didn’t even so much as look at anything. Lots of hippie/bohemian clothing and lots of jewelry – not really what we were looking for. Oh well, the doughboys were good and it was nice to get out and enjoy the day. After returning to Dan and Karin’s house, we had another cookout. Gigi, Bumpa, Papa & Gramma and Grammy came over too. This was the first time that Gigi and Grammy had met Evan. I am sure that he can already feel the love that we all have for him! So as you can see, it was a busy weekend with lots of new and different people!

I had a long day, Daddy

So silly!

Gigi and her 9th great-grandchild!!