Easter Weekend

What a blur this weekend was! Thank God I had a 1/2 day on Friday, so I could get everything prepped and ready for Saturday. Fortunately, Bobby and I were still able to squeeze in our date night. We opted for the Chart House in the Marina. While the decor is a bit dated and cheesy (typical for a seafood restaurant), we had a nice table overlooking the Marina and the food was great! We started with raw oysters and crab stuffed mushrooms, followed by salad and fish entrees, of course (Good Friday). My blackened salmon was superb, as was Bobby's spicy tuna. The overpriced Silver Oak was a great accompaniment. We were tempted to stay and have another glass of wine by the fire in the bar area, but our better judgment chimed in with a little "Are you crazy! Don't you know you have 2 parties to hose tomorrow?" I pretty much zonked when my head his the pillow at 10 pm.



We celebrated Caoilin's 4th on Saturday, since her birthday fell on Easter this year. I believe you were all copied on the Snapfish photos I sent out Monday, but below are a couple of my favorites.









The all-girl princess party was a sugar-loaded pinkalicious success! The family dinner that followed was also quite regal! Some of the Thomason's got in the spirit and dressed up in their most royal attire. We even had a dragon (Scott)! Thank God Caoilin opted for pizza, which we ordered, as I was a bit burnt out from the butterfly-shaped PB&J sandwiches, homemade Cinderella cupcakes and sushi/salad/fruit/fat free brownies spread for the moms.



After an early mass Sunday morning (kudos to Bobby for that idea - only took 50 minutes!), we came home for Cael's nap before heading to Bill & Mary's for a fantastic brunch. Mary outdid herself with Tahoe Bake (eggs, potatoes, sausages and cheese), lox, bagels, asparagus & fruit. The kids then were able to engage in their Easter Egg Hunt. Cael and Shay were the fastest to find their special big eggs. Then we headed home for afternoon naps.



When Caoilin woke, Bobby and I gave her our birthday present to her, below. Thanks to her push bike, she hopped right on and started riding without, as she puts it "the little wheels (i.e., training wheels)". She was so proud of herself. She's loving it. She still needs a little push to get started, but she'll have that down soon enough I am sure.





Later that day, we headed over to Bill and Mary's for round 2: deviled eggs (courtesy of Teri), cheese puffs, salad, ham, carrots, cheesy potatoes & buttermilk biscuits. De-lish! Cara & Chad
treated us to a homemade strawberry shortcake, which was fantastic. Yes a LOT of eating this weekend.



We have spent the better part of the work week getting the house back together, taking down the Easter decor, putting together Caoilin's new toys, etc. Brian Owen paid us a visit last night (Tuesday), which we always enjoy, but is off to Vegas today. See ya next time!



I am sooooo looking forward to this weekend! Should be a good one. Will keep you posted (no pun intended)



XOXO



Aubrey