Labor Day Weekend 2017

Labor Day weekend this year was busy, but full of things we love- family, friends, and sunshine!

My brother and his girlfriend flew in from Colorado to see us for a bit, and also to drive up to NY for a wedding. On Friday we picked up some coffee and donuts and headed over to my parent's house to hang out for a little bit before they left for NY. Nathan got to meet his newest niece, and I dressed her in her Colorado onsie just for him!

Luke's older sister also came in to town from Charlottesville, and two of my college roommates came in from TX and PA to meet Clara and hang out. On Saturday, while Luke and his sister took Noelle and Jonah up to his parent's house, I hung out with Kristen and Amy and we pretty much talked all things baby, motherhood, and questioning how on earth we got this old. We even made a run out to Babies'R'Us and got a picture with the Expectant/New mom sign.

I have no pictures from Sunday, but after church we grabbed some lunch at the local Farmer's Market (well, I nursed Clara in the van while everyone else grabbed some food and looked around), and then we headed up to Luke's parent's house for a belated birthday meal for Luke. It is so fun being able to see family, and Noelle and Jonah had an absolute blast playing Nate the Great with Aunt Hannah.

Monday we all slept in, and when my sister texted to see what we were doing, I suggested we all grab Chick Fil A to go and meet at a local farm for a picnic and to play with the goats. It was gorgeous out- sunny, low humidity, 70*.

The kids loved feeding the goats, and at one point a guy with a dog came over and Jonah felt the need to tell him that we in fact do not have a dog at home, just a mean cat. So very true Jonah, and definitely something a complete stranger needs to know. :)

The farm also had a sunflower field, so we agreed that Noelle and Jonah could each choose one flower to pick and buy. Jonah chose one bigger than his face, of course.

And it was also necessary that they put their flowers in the kid shopping carts in order to take them to the register to pay.

Monday afternoon, after Clara woke up from her nap, we headed to my parent's house for some more time with Nathan.

 

 And just a favorite picture from the sunflower field that Luke snapped of me and the kids! Love having these little adventures with our family!