The Day After

Yep, the boys were a hurting. Besty and I were awake at 6 AM. We decided to get up and head to Starbucks. Sat around for awhile enjoying the quiet of the city. Then we came back and sat in the back. I was wrapped up in a blanket enjoying the sun while she embroidered for her States quilt she is creating. Somehow the idea for donuts came up. We tried to stir the sleeping beauties, but they were having none of it. Actually, they were quite rude, especially Noah, can't imagine why. So we took the truck out, picked up Top Pot and came back and made a breakfast. We did our best to nurse our men back to health.
Let me just that today has not been a productive day for Mr. Brown.

Saturday Night

After our bike ride and picnic we headed back to the Arvans. We hung out in the backyard of their apartment complex with some of their neighbors. They had the firepit going, children and young adults playing soccer, and dogs galore. It definitely felt like summer. Eventually we got around to grilling up some burgers, and they were amazing! Besty and I passed out at 11ish while the boys didn't make it to bed till 2:43 AM! That's right I checked the clock. Check out the next post to see how that worked out for them.

Bicycle Ride

We met up with the Arvans Saturday afternoon for a nice ride and picnic. It was quite enjoyable. We rode over to Volunteer park and had some nummy sandy's and pasta salad. We also sneaked some white wine. Ryan had surprised me earlier in the week with "repaired" bikes. He got new tires for his and fixed the brakes on mine. I was skeptical but willing. I still have my face, so brakes fixed!!!

Tacos

I made these for cinco de mayo. Don't cook when you are drunk, dumped in way too much pepper.

Breakfast with Friends

We went with friends to the Swedish Cultural Center for Swedish pancakes. It was really good! They were sweet and nummy with Lingonberries, etc.

New Video

Ryan Catching Stuff in his Mouth

Here's what we did for Cinco de Mayo!

The Driveway

Ry is trying to get the garage set into motion. Phase 1 is fixing the driveway. We need a flat area to lay the concrete. So that means he has to tear up the old driveway, fix the drainage and lay a new driveway- I think. He rented a trailer to haul all the debris around in. He rented it from a nice guy who was a small business owner like Ryan. They even had a beer and chatted it up for awhile. Which is what makes the whole thing worst when Ryan broke the wheel off the Axel. He says it's not his fault, I'm inclined to believe him. At this exact moment he is building a trench. Above is the mini-excavator he rented, which he is in love with.

Dinner with Friends

 Ry and Kermie

 Rhubarb pie made by the wonderful Miss Marlene

Marlene and Aaron

Me, Aaron and Rhubarb :)