Our First Party

 Well, we finally did it! We had people over to our casa! Due to our prolonged colds and lack of furnishings we hadn't invited anyone over yet, unless they wanted to sit on the floor.  But since my parents had just returned from their three month stay in Australia we wanted to see them and it just so happened the Saturday after they were back was my Aunt Linda's birthday. Perfect time for a partay! We had a baked potato bar for dinner with toppings like asparagus, caramelized onions, chili, chives, the works. Definitely going to do that again next time we have anyone over for dinner. It was a hit and super easy. 

Then with full bellies we went for a stroll through the neighborhood over to the creek and the railroad tracks.  I've been running there in the morning with Sawyer so he can watch the trains go by and it's one of my very favorite spots. 

There's a park near there too that Sawyer ran around in like a crazy man. Good thing cousin Sam was there to chase after him! 

What timing! A train went by while we were in the park. Sawyer scans the whole thing every time we see one. I suspect he's looking for Thomas to be hidden in there among the boxcars somewhere. 

Photo opp under the willow tree!

And what's a birthday post without a photo of the one whose birthday we were celebrating?!  Thanks for coming over everyone. Hope you had a fantastic birthday Linda! 

and if not, don't tell me since you spent with us! :)