Yesterday afternoon we split from the grandparents and went in separate directions, each to visit friends. While Gran and Grandpa were up at the lakehouse in Quebec, we set our sails East for Orleans to meet up with Isabelle's friend Alex, her sister Ludi and her parents, as well as Matt and Rhiannon. We had an awesome time visiting the park and splash pad across the street from their house, with lot of room to roam and have fun while the adults kept watch. Oliver found a stroller at the house that he liked and insisted on bringing it to the park as well. Back at the house, we had a great dinner of make-your-own pizza and salad, topped with fruit kabobs and s'mores for dessert. The 4 kids all had an awesome time exploring the backyard, playing well together and even letting the adults have an actual conversation without having to exit to address child concerns or answer a pressing need or question. Along the way, Oliver located a viking helmet that was the perfect accessory for his blonde flowing locks, as well as a piano where he could make tons of noise and no one appeared to be stopping him. Isabelle, meanwhile was having fun with Alex's bin of Barbies and telling stories about the princesses. Unfortunately, the night had to come to an end and much later then these 2 are used to, so we headed home for some much-needed sleep. Oliver didnt agree, though, as it still took him an hour to conk out after getting home. Maybe things will be back to normal soon, it's hard being a kid with all these parties to go to and entertaining to do!
Pizza prep in full swing. Isabelle unwilling to wait!
Ludi appears unimpressed with Oliver's toppings
Sampling the s'mores
Brother and sister duet tickling the ivories
Oliver takes over the keys, look out Jerry Lee Lewis!
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