Stay-cation - Days 1 & 2

Like most years, we are home this March Break.  Like all years, we surround ourselves with family and friends.  And food.

During this meal, I found out that Ev and her friends have been contemplating the idea of getting all the moms together for a dinner party.  Of course, I loved it and offered to host a mother-daughter dinner party for Ev's upcoming birthday.  The girls weren't quite ready for that reality... something about being worried about whose mom would be the most embarrassing.

I have no idea what they are talking about...

Carson and Andrew have taken Leah under their wing.  For the past few months, we haven't been able to figure out if Andrew likes hanging out at our place to play hockey or basketball with Leah, enjoys my cooking or really likes just spending time with Carson.
Most recently, Leah has been hanging out at Andrew's.  He is teaching her how to play the drums - apparently she is good enough that the music teacher let her switch from trumpet to percussion in class.
Today Leah was thrilled that Andrew let her use his "awesome skateboard".
Carson always seems to have time for her baby sister.

Saturday night we had all the cousins over. Andrew and the kids played basketball.

What she lacks in form, she makes up in grit

Carson and Andrew changed their plans and made it 14 for dinner.  The kids made placecards, I had 2 ovens going, Yvonne kept me focussed and the boys kept the glasses full.

Uncle Adam and Cousin Brent were duly impressed with Ev's beer cap collection:

Avry loved being with her cousins

We all enjoyed the company of baby Sydney - look at that hair!

Not much planned for the week - just enjoying our time together.