I got to see Erin again last weekend. Boy are we lucky life (God) has given us these opportunities to spend time together and keep our friendship strong and amazing. Since we can't see each other very often and since we never know when the next time will be I treasure these times with all of my heart. And this past weekend was no different. Erin came into town for her sister-in-law's baby shower and we enjoyed having Erin and her mom stay in our home for the event. P. came home early from work on Thursday so I could go pick up Erin from the airport and we could go out to dinner minus the kiddos. Wow was that nice! After going to the wrong airport, and being 45 minutes late to finally pick her up at the right one, we headed to downtown Tempe for dinner, some shopping and dessert of course.
Frozen yogurt to the max. YUM.
We had some time with the kiddos Friday morning before Erin's mom came into town and she got busy with family/baby shower stuff.
Saturday morning after a breakfast of blueberry pancakes, eggs and fruit salad we got ready for the shower and headed over. The shower was beautiful and so many people came to celebrate with Kendra and Brad on the upcoming arrival of their baby boy, Erin's nephew.
Erin and I at the shower.
Erin, Erin's mom and Kendra, the mommy-to-be. Due Aug 15th she is brave to be "with-child" at this time of year in AZ. :)
Saturday night Erin and I went to the spa. P. bought me a spa package for Mother's Day and Erin and I used it together before she left. It was so wonderful. Facials, massages, foot scrubs and champagne to boot.
Good times and once again, sad to be without Erin in my every day life. Hoping God brings us back together again soon for some event (birth of her nephew) or unexpected treat (cheap airplane ticket) but until then we will just give thanks for our amazing "long distance" friendship.
P. convinced her to get out of the car, they posed for a pic and the boys headed off on their adventure.
She soon forgot about her misgivings and enjoyed helping mommy make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for daddy for Father's Day. Daddy's favorite.
Sneaking a bite.
Enjoying the finished product.
Gone. Yum.
Frozen yogurt to the max. YUM.
We had some time with the kiddos Friday morning before Erin's mom came into town and she got busy with family/baby shower stuff. 
Saturday morning after a breakfast of blueberry pancakes, eggs and fruit salad we got ready for the shower and headed over. The shower was beautiful and so many people came to celebrate with Kendra and Brad on the upcoming arrival of their baby boy, Erin's nephew. 
Erin and I at the shower.
Erin, Erin's mom and Kendra, the mommy-to-be. Due Aug 15th she is brave to be "with-child" at this time of year in AZ. :)
Saturday night Erin and I went to the spa. P. bought me a spa package for Mother's Day and Erin and I used it together before she left. It was so wonderful. Facials, massages, foot scrubs and champagne to boot. 
Good times and once again, sad to be without Erin in my every day life. Hoping God brings us back together again soon for some event (birth of her nephew) or unexpected treat (cheap airplane ticket) but until then we will just give thanks for our amazing "long distance" friendship.
For the better. Didn't know it could get better......
My handsome, sweet Pete.
Eating popsicles outside. Pete had already finished his orange one.
We sidewalk chalked this morning and Pete said, "Who drew the fish mom?" Between the drawings, the water from the pool and little feet walking around we ended up with this that looks very much like a fish! Crazy!
Our beautiful, old Abby. We will miss her constant company when she is gone someday.
Such a cool dude.
Jamie eating ketchup at Burger King. Yes, just ketchup.
Pete and his friend Caleb.
Feeding the baby. He was so excited to do this!
Playing with dad that night after the guests had left and Jamie was asleep. It was just the cutest thing. Dad and son working the crane together.
Now to find some for Pete. She claimed these as her own.
