The Russians: Three Men and a Baby

We are staying with my parents at the moment for a month, as Hubby has several remodeling projects here, which is a huge blessing! And we're keeping Dad company as Mum is away in the UK for two weeks, taking my Granny on a tour of England and Wales. They get back next week and I can't wait to have Mum back and get to see Gran again. We saw her last year when we visited Cape Town. Actually I found out I was pregnant just after we arrived at her house! So she's never met Sophia, or my sister and brother's newest babies, so she will be visiting us all in June for a bit as well.

Anyway, all that to say, while Hubby works, the kiddos and I are enjoying this wonderful big house and garden and some gorgeous weather. There are lots of flowers out in the garden, including some AMAZING pink peonies that are blooming themselves silly this week!

In addition to all this loveliness, my best college bud, who lives not too far away, drove up for two days earlier this week with her two boys. We had a great time with them and SO appreciated her making the drive to spend some time with me. Jack was beyond excited to have his "fwends" spend the night, and although he had a bit of trouble sharing his toys when it actually came down to it, he got along with the boys pretty well and was in a perpetual state of excitement their entire visit. Sophia just sat back and enjoyed watching the three little men get into all sorts of trouble!

We packed a lot into our 48 hours together: a trip to Goodwill, a walk with the strollers, bubble and sidewalk chalk with the kiddos, baking cookies, and a wonderful adventure to see the riding train that one of my Dad's friends has created in his back yard. The boys were in 7th heaven! Mr. Mike was so sweet to let us all ride the train, visit his workshop where all his model trains are and play on the swingset in his backyard. And of course baths were needed by one and all at the end of the day!