Father's Day Weekend

Father's Day Weekend was really fun. Chandler came home Friday to surprise us all for Father's Day, but after a day of "floating," Michael feeling quite jolly ruined the surprise. Nonetheless, we were all really happy to have her home for a few days. Michael and Shannon were also home for the weekend picking up a few items to get ready for their summer job coaching/directing sports camps in and around Berkeley.

(An aside, during an orientation meeting the overseer of the Skylark Camps was explaining the insurance policies and it turns out that the younger the child is when injured the more money the at fault party pays. Michael in typical form, retorts, "So what you are saying is,'Save the Babies'"... The man laughed and assigned Michael to a 4 and 5 year old Golf Camp. Can you imagine 5 year olds learning to play golf, sounds dangerous to me... I guess Michael will be "Saving the Babies.")

Saturday was very relaxing. Garrett and I stayed at home most of the day, which lately hasn't happened much. It was nice to just hang out with my husband and talk. The baby napped and we talked. Imagine that:) Later in the afternoon, Michael, Shannon and Chandler came over and we all went for a walk with little Jude in the stroller. I decided that if I want to push my son, I must go on a walk alone. Otherwise, I am pushed aside. It has been really nice walking on the bike paths that are all around Mammoth. From our front door, I can pretty much go anywhere I want in town and not have to be on the street. It make for nice strolls.

Walk with the Siblings

After our walk, Michael and Shannon brought refreshments from the Looney Bean, which was nice. And Chandler took many pictures of the baby.

I think my son looks like a doll. He is so pretty.

Sisters in typical form

Recently, I have been watching Boston Legal, the tv show, on the internet. I think Jude looks like Jerry "Hands" Esponson in this picture. I thought it was pretty funny.
Over the past few days, Jude has been really reactive. Everyday he changes and becomes more alert. He smiles and responds to voices much more often and has started making loud squawking noises. He is holding his head up for quite a while, but still gets tired and collapses when finished.

On Sunday, I made breakfast (Sleepin' in Omelette from The Pioneer Woman) and Jude gave his daddy his first Father's Day gift. I must say that the card he wrote was very touching. Garrett and I taught Sunday school at church. I was really sad because all out 5th graders went up to the Junior High class. I wasn't ready for them to leave. Garrett was sad too, because he has developed an affection for a little guy named Ben. I am hopeful that Garrett could be a mentor in his life. He is such a neat little guy.

After church we headed down to my parent's house. (Garrett's family was out of down doing fun things like awards dinners with the Kubica family, Magic Mountain, celebrating Grant's birthday, visiting Hannah, brunch with old friends, and motorcycle oogling). We sat on the porch for a while and had iced tea. Then Mom, Dad and Chandler went swimming and Garrett, Jude and I went inside and took a little nap. I love Sunday afternoon naps. We played cards, played with all the dogs, and watched a movie entitled, "The Outlaw Josey Whales." Its a CLint Eastwood movie and since it was being recorded with the DVR as people moseyed in and out of the house would rewind and fast forward the show depending on when they left the room last. So that being said, it took about 5 hours to watch the movie. I have now learned it is one of my dad's favorites ranking up there with "Ben Hur" and "The 10 Commandments." Garrett had had enough of the Payne Family antics and left on the Rhino with Gus, and his misc training equipment. I guess he was looking for a new way to get to some lake with out having to drive on the main road. (Why drive on the main road if there is a dirt one close by right?)

All in all it was a wonderful weekend spent with family, full of fun, and plenty of relaxation.

Family Photo on Father's Day And the perks of having Chandler home, a New Haircut... I think 6 months between hair cuts is a little long. I love my stylist! haha

P.S. We also watched the Laker/Celtic Game 5. Does Jack Nicholson take himself seriously? Is he really talking to the opposing coach during the game. Seriously...