Uncle Garrett came to visit with his puppy Saddie. I keep thinking Woody acts like a puppy but actually he doesn't. I forgot true puppy energy, jumps, and licks:) She is a golden retriever, and awfully cute.
Uncle Garrett took Sadie and Caleb on a walk and to the park for over an hour. They had lots of fun. Caleb made a friend at the playground. Meanwhile Josh shopped and prepped for floor installation, and I cared for babies and did some kitchen cleaning and prepping.
Early afternoon Caleb took a nap. Garett and I made Dad's peanut butter fudge, and finished eating lunch while babies wanted to be held.
At 3:00 we were invited to cousin Lincoln's birthday party. So Garrett helped with babies while Josh and I each showered and packed for the day. We also fed Mollie and Will, and I pumped.
Caleb woke, excited for the impending party and cake, but of course after some Daddy snuggles. Post showers to driving to the party took us an hour. We were 15 minutes late. This was our first time traveling together as a family of 5! Caleb was excited to sit in the back seat.
We got to the party at Nana and Papas. Caleb loves everything to do with birthdays, from balloons to presents, to candles and cake. We prepped him and he did a really good job celebrating Lincoln's birthday. It helped that they let Caleb help open some gifts and he got just excited about the gifts as Lincoln. It was all about taking turns. Caleb also opened an early birthday present from Aunt Jen. It was bath toys and Caleb insisted on testing them immediately in the tub. Ok! Bath in the middle of the party, ok!
There was pizza, presents, a piñata, and cake! We had a great time with family!
As things wound down I took a nap. We got home just in time for Caleb's bedtime. And then shortly after it was my turn for bed. Before drifting off to sleep I ate a piece of the fudge Garrett and I made. Josh gave me a big hug and gave me his sympathies for losing Dad. The day flew by focusing on life, which is a great tribute. I took a quiet moment sucking on Dad's fav fudge to grieve my loss and heaven's gain. I got a few text from family marking the date and sharing kind messages. It was a blessed day, despite the devil's attempts. God has been faithful.
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