Retreat

Each year Derek's law firm takes us on a little weekend retreat at one of many nearby resorts. We have taken our kids along each time and it always turns out nice, even if I do end up missing out on some of the activities.

This year Derek signed up for a sailing regatta. He got to go on a sailboat and learn the ropes and then they had a race. No, his boat didn't win the race.

Here is Derek and the skipper.

I couldn't leave Millie for 8 hours, so instead I chose to attend the class where we made chocolate sculptures. It was pretty simple, but really neat at the same time. The thing that made it successful is that they have pressurized cans of liquid nitrogen or something that froze the chocolate instantly when you sprayed it on. I don't have a picture yet, but when I do, I'll post it. It was a lot of fun.

We spent the rest of the weekend swimming in the pool, eating a bunch of snacks in the Presidential Suite, and jumping on the beds. It went by too quickly. One of these times I'll have to leave my kids with someone so we can enjoy all of the activities offered.

Food Storage

Here's my first attempt at canning peaches. It turned out to be one of my favorite excuses to hang out with a good friend. Niki came over and taught me how to do it since I was completely clueless.

I ended up with 10 large jars and 15 small jars. Only 3 casualties - one broken jar and two that didn't seal. Overall, I'm SUPER happy and have caught the *canning bug*. I have lofty dreams of canning chunky applesauce, salsa, and chicken noodle soup. Food storage, here I come.

Tummy Time Doesn't Last Long

Well, we try "tummy time" with Millie, but she usually has a different agenda.

Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Here's another costume I love. Heck, I'd put Katie in this one for church.
Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Chubby Baby?

Okay, remember this shot of Emilee at 2 weeks?

Now here she is at 2 months (and 1 week).

Not a huge difference to me, but she's filling out a little better.
She has a 2 month check-up tomorrow. I expect her to be just over 11 lbs.