Memorial Day Weekend

My parents (otherwise known as Nonni and Papa) came to visit over Memorial Day weekend.  The weather was nice and cool, so we spent a lot of time hanging out outside, went on a few excursions, but mostly just hung out.  It was such a nice time and we hope they come back soon.  :)

{ella’s posture here just cracks me up.}

{one of our fave backyard pasttimes—ladderball.}

{jack’s all about the overhanded throw.  it actually works pretty well for him.}

{nonni and ella were sketching while the boys played ladderball.}


{a win for jack and papa!}


{I’m pretty sure nonni was undefeated, though.}



{jonathan’s no slouch either.}

{me and my pup.  he was looking extra fluffy.}
We went strawberry picking on the Sunday of the weekend.  The strawberries were pretty picked over by that day but we still managed to fill a few cartons.









{you really had to hunt for the good ones.}



Later that same day, we took my parents to our new favorite spot to take out-of-towners,The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (sorry, U.S. National Whitewater Center, you’ve been replaced—well, actually, we’ve just taken my parents there multiple times).  We hung around in the Brauhaus, trying a lot of different beers, got a great tour of the brewery, and then hung around some more to try even more beers.  It was fun and the beer at the brewery is so good and fresh. 

{jack came prepared with his go-fish cards—always has to get in several games of cards whenever nonni or nana visits.}



{and then ella took control of the camera.  :) }





{hanging some more in the backyard.  ella and nonni did their nails together.}



{and then some “tickle” football with papa and dad.}

Fun times!