I'd call our Labor Day weekend a pleasant one.  Joined by my good friend, Misty, we spent the weekend relaxing, eating, and sight-seeing.  New to the area, we finally made it over to walk around historic Annapolis.  We had the best time, reminiscing together and enjoying the sights.  Gordon and Teeny pointed out every man and woman in uniform, shouting with delight.  They spent a fair amount of time playing barefoot in puddles and feeding ducks at the harbor that had flooded over thanks to Ernesto.  And, of course, what afternoon waterfront excursion would be complete without a trip to the ice cream parlor!

My friend left Sunday afternoon, leaving just the five of us to finish up our long weekend.  Jason spent the rest of the afternoon building a huge sandbox for the kids.  It looks great, and the Gordon and Teeny have enjoyed it so much.  They have already spent, literally, hours playing, digging, building, and burying. 

While enjoying the outdoors and the new addition to the back yard on Monday, Jason happened to say that it was Labor Day.  Gordon suddenly realized what that meant and became so excited that he just started pouring out all our little secrets to Daddy.  I tried to stop him, but he got so tickled at my reaction and was so excited to give Daddy his presents, that he just kept on.  "We got (he he) something to give (he he) We made (ha ha) We have to give (ha ha ha) Keychains!"  So, my plans were ruined in one sense, but I'm sure Jason enjoyed the spontaneous enthusiasm that accompanied his Labor Day thank you notes and gifts.

We finished off the weekend with chicken wings, ice cream, and a walk (in the rain, no less) to the park.  I don't think we could have asked for a better or more memorable time.