Had a great fourth!

I so needed a 3 day weekend!!

Saturday we went down to Manchester by the Sea, MA. Was great to see my aunts, cousins, uncles, and grandparents!

We headed down after we visited Nick's grandmother who is in a nursing home. We brought with us a picture from our wedding (2 years late) and a photobook I made from the wedding. She seemed to really enjoy them. We really should visit her more often. But she seems to be doing good and is actually going outside the building now! One of the aids takes her to the park across the street and she sits in the shade and they just chat. I think that is really good for her.

We had a lot of fun in MA. Got there around 4. Everyone changed and we headed to one of the smaller, more secluded beaches (black and white beach). We didn't bring out suits (well I don't have one that fits now!), but I really enjoyed sitting there watching the water, walking in the water, and just up and down the beach. Oh I love the feeling of sand around my toes. We headed back and got ready for dinner. The guys made a really yummy lamb. i don't usually eat lamb (have issues eating baby animals) but this was tasty! We left right after dinner to walk (about 1.2 miles) to Singing Beach where the fireworks were! So we were a bit late and enjoyed a lot of them on the walk. Got there and they were about 1/2 done. Not bad. The place was PACKED. So many more people than when we were there 4 years ago. Nick was awesome and brought chairs, so we just sat on the pavement and enjoyed the show! They really do throw a good fireworks show there (every 2 years). We are going to be there next next fourth fireworks show! We left around 10:30, so we didnt' get home till 11:30 - 11:45. Was fantastic!

Sunday I slept in until 9:30! This is unheard of! Cannot believe I slept in that much! It felt fantastic..wow that never happens. Sunday I went with Anita (Nick's mom) to Babies R Us to get a lot of leftover baby items and order our rocker. Oh scored an AWESOME deal with the glider! Retails for 399.99. Sale 20% off. Plus 10% off completion coupon. So we got a 300 glider for 194! So happy about that! Also got some baby clothing, boppy, bottles, sheets, bassinet sheets, wipes, diaper pail, changing pad, changing pad cover, etc). Was a successful trip. They didn't have all the california baby items I wanted, so I need to go to a store and get some more things. California Baby is rated one of the best to use with cloth diapers, so I want to try it out. Got home and just vegged since it was so hot out!

We slept with the AC on Sunday night. Monday the bedroom was nice and cool. Then I went into the hallway.. and hotness. Joy. I spent the morning relaxing and playing with the dogs, and did some cleaning. Watched random stuff on TV. Did some laundry (one load of baby stuff!). Nick told me I needed a relax day, and I am so happy I had it! He went grocery shopping for me! He made dinner on the grill! He was just awesome! Love my hubby!

Oh the poor dogs are hating this heat. They just lay on the hardwood or tile and sleep. Poor Girls...