March 16th, 2011

Trent’s sister, Michelle, and family are staying overnight on their way to Chicago for a mini spring break vacation.  Jon and the kids are coming in on the train and Michelle is in Illinois for work and will meet everyone at our house later in the afternoon.

Trent took a half day off of work and we took the girls to lunch and a bakery by the train station for a donut dessert while we wait.

I love how Sydney attacks her donut from the top.  She eats her toast the same way, it’s not great on stain management.

Once Michelle arrived we hung out for a bit and the weather was just teasing me to get out and enjoy the sunshine and warm temps.  So I became slightly crazy to get people moving patiently encouraged everyone to change and head out the door.  We took the kids to our neighborhood playground.  Ahhh, Vitamin D and fresh air!!!

After an hour or so Sydney announced loudly that she had to poop a need to get home.  So we left and I started making dinner.  Lauren and Elizabeth played outside while I grilled.

I just love this picture!! It reminds me of Nettie and Celie in The Color Purple…without all the domestic and racial violence and sister separation drama…

I grilled steak, corn on the cob, asparagus, and mushrooms for dinner.

A chimichurri sauce for the steak (garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil pureed).

Cheese pizza and macaroni and cheese for the kids.  Whenever we have company I try to have kid friendly food, adults get a night off from “mom, I don’t want to eat this,” “I’m not hungry, can I play now,” and “mom, I don’t like this.”

Post bath book time with Uncle Jon! 

I am so proud of myself for remembering to take pictures while entertaining!  I hardly ever remember to do this….especially both pre and post table, yay me!