Getting Out of the House

Whew we had quite an eventful long weekend, which is weird because on Thursday we didn't think we would be doing anything exciting for the 4th. We thought we would just hang around the house. Andrew finished working early on Friday and so we headed out to Girdwood Friday for the Forrest Fair. It was really good this year! There were tons of vendors and great music. (for those of you not familiar- the forest fair is a big hippie art fair, with lot of live music, hula hooping and beer garden all in the forest in Girdwood) The weather was super hot and sunny, a perfect afternoon! We started out at the beer garden, where we both got beers and Chloe ordered a milk cocktail. After we all finished our yummy drinks we went strolling through the booths! I spent the most time at my favorite vendor's booth Sister Hipster. They sell the BEST baby gear ; it's all handmade and all really awesome. Most baby gear around is cutsie, so it is really nice to find an artist who also happens to make cool baby clothes! Chloe picked up something for her pen pal Tuesday. (surprise Amber!). After the Forest Fair we stopped by Chair Five for some nachos, and burgers before the drive home. It was good!

The next day we headed out to Big Lake!! Thanks for inviting us out Per and Carrie! They picked us up at the boat landing with the party barge, and drove all of us out to their boat access cabin. It was another hot day and we soaked up every ray. We spent most of the time out on the dock and walking around with Chloe. Andrew got to go out jet skiing, and got flung into the water more than once tubing. I didn't bring a swim suit and stayed on shore (tactical move- if I brought one, I would have to wear it and I am in no shape to be out in anything less than a mu mu). I did spend some time on the trampoline, I thought Chloe might like the light bouncing motion. She did! We brought the camera, but it was out of batteries so only got this shot with the iPhone.

Sunday we spent time around home. We went out to lunch at Red Robin with Dustin and Amy. Chloe slept thru most of it, but you can imagine the dread we felt as 20 red robin workers descended upon our next door table all ready to clap and scream the happy birthday song at the top of their lungs... They did it, and man I think they were extra loud, but Chloe just slept thru it. Thank goodness.

This is my last week being at home full time with Chloe before going back to work so I am trying to enjoy every minute of it. Right now she is sleeping. Such an adorable little sleeper. (another iPhone pic)We will probably head out for a walk once she wakes up. Again it is another amazing sunny day.