Surprise!

On Friday we drove to Maryland to attend the surprise party for Big Daddy's Uncle Bruce.   The kids were so excited to see Uncle Bruce and the rest of the family.   Friday night was a bit rough with the kids.  Dinner was a nightmare and getting them to bed was worse.   However, every bit of agony Big Daddy and I went through Friday night was SO worth it on Saturday.  We had a wonderful day with the family and the kids and so much fun.  Donny played so hard that we had to wake him at 9:00 the next morning.  He has never slept that late.

I tried to get a shot of the two of them before we left for the party, this is as good as it gets.

Abigail couldn't wait to swim.

Donny spent the entire day in and around the pool.

Donny asked my to put his towel next to the girl in the pool.  They spent about an hour talking.  She was kind of to tell Donny she thought it was cool to wear shorts in the summer.  I have my fingers crossed for camp on Tuesday.

Uncle Bruce and Molly.

Two beauties!  Abigail sat on Jennifer's lap for about an hour until she fell asleep.

Donny wants to swim so badly, but his fear keeps him on the side or steps of the pool.  He was really starting to relax and enjoy himself when he slipped off the wall and went under.  I was sitting on the side of the pool and was able to reach over and grad him.   He was so frightened that I thought he would never get back in the pool, but he did and I am so proud of him.  Uncle Bruce wanted to bring Donny in the water with him so he had to gain his trust first.  Donny went with him and they had a great time.

Donny had so much fun making water balloons. 

These two spent quite awhile chatting in the pool.

Before we left on Sunday, Big Daddy helped with a small construction project at the house.  All in all, a wonderful weekend spent with wonderful family.