We had a busy few days this weekend, but tons of fun. On Wednesday we met up with Caroline and Danny while they were in town for Loyola's orientation. We went out to dinner and Sawyer was pretty good considering that we kept her up an hour past her bedtime. It was good to see them both - I love that she'll be so close while she's here at school. We are very much looking forward to when she starts in August. Now we just have to work on getting a bigger place so D doesn't have to stay in the dorms again.
On Friday, Sawyer got some more visitors - my friends Amy and Jen. She was pretty happy considering she hadn't had an afternoon nap and even showed off her silly laugh. Mark was good enough to stay in with Sawyer while I went out with the ladies and met up with other friends. Had so much fun seeing everyone, but had a very hoarse voice at end of night - clearly not as used to hanging at the loud places much anymore.
On Saturday we headed to Michigan for Charlie's 1st birthday party! This was the big event of the weekend, and we had a great time. Sawyer and Charlie had not seen each other since Christmas and it was fun to see them together. We didn't get a great picture of it, but Charlie tried to give Sawyer some hugs, and she kept trying to grab him and pull him closer...perhaps give kisses, but i'm not really sure she knows how. Sawyer continued her silly laugh for everyone - I think Mark and I take it for granted at home, but it seemed to entertain others, and reminds me/makes me thankful that we have a happy baby.
The Man of Honor preparing for his cake...
Sawyer and her grandpa. We got him to promise to make us some blueberry pancakes when we see him in three weeks! Sawyer loves pancakes for breakfasts, and no one makes them better than her grandpa.
Sawyer, Grandma, and Dada...we tried to take this picture with Sawyer sitting, but it became pretty clear that standing was a requirement. They're all looking at the other camera, so we'll have to get a copy of that one for the album.
And because I like this picture so much - Uncle Ted teaching Sawyer how to hand bump. While this lesson didn't "stick", Mark and I did teach her to give high fives on Sunday. She showed everyone this weekend that she'll mimic waving and clapping so we thought we'd see if she could learn this...and we have a smartie on our hands!
After playing, presents, cake and ice cream (Sawyer loved it and dug right in) and naps, the sun finally came out and it was time to give Charlie's new pool a test drive. Here's the cool dude below getting ready for some fun.
Sawyer-girl was equally as stylish, I think. She rocked the bathing suit her Aunt Katie bought her last year. She is the one girl who can make me look like I have some semblance of a tan right now. 
At first, she wasn't sure what to think about the pool - it's not as warm as a bath, and is much bigger than the bathtub she's been in.
It didn't take too long and she really started to have fun. She even dove to put herself on her belly and play with the toys. She was spinning around in there by herself, and had much of her face in the water while she was playing with toys. She dipped her whole face in by accident which threw her for a minute, but I'm hoping we have a little water baby on our hands....now we just have to go get our own pool for the roof.
We ended up staying the night in Michigan on Saturday, and thankfully Ann and Ted are great hosts. We spent the day playing Bags and rounded out the night around the fire. Good times for sure - looking forward to seeing everyone again in three weeks for the 4th.
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