July 8- A/an un"productive" weekend

Wow! For a weekend that was not that productive, we sure did a lot! I am almost relieved that tomorrow is Monday and I have NOTHING planned! However, my brain is already starting to think that Reagan and I will go the the park, have a picnic and then go to the pool...maybe!

Saturday night, my husband and I got a chance to go out with friends. We went to the festival in Hoffman Estates. Our friend worked the beer tent, so that was "nice". (I defiantly think that I will volunteer for that next year, it looks like it might be fun! Who's in?) It was a very special night because we even went to Bandio's for a drink! We left a little early cause, of course, Tony had to work, and I had to work harder (with Molly and Reagan) in the morning.  It was nice to go out with adults, enjoy a few beverages and of course, a nice funnel cake at the festival! (YUM!)

Hanging out at Bandito's (They looked kind of ticked?)

Me and my hubby

This morning Reagan and I went for a play date and my good friend, Renae's house. It was nice for Reagan to "play" with some different kids. (Even though she only thought about herself and barely paid attention to them.) Renae is a SUPERMOM.  She works a great job and has such wonderful and polite kids! I envy her. Each time that I go to Renae's house, she has some sort of yummy creation that she makes. Today it was Grilled Cinnamon Raisin bread with apples and cheese. It was sweet and savory! I wanted 3 more!

Reagan and her "Playdate"

After we got home, Reagan took a nice long nap and Tony and I sat on the porch. We read the newspaper/iPad to each other and "solved" the world's problems. Our biggest discovery was that a LOT of houses in our neighborhood that were empty, have finally begun to sell. This discovery gives us some hope about our future home "selling" opportunities. (We love our house, but it is just too small)  Molly was such a good little puppy, she rolled around in the grass and did a pretty nice job of mulching up the sticks for us. I have never been so thrilled to have a COLD front come through the area!

After Reagan woke up, we decided that we should "practice" taking Reagan in the carrier for our "hike" that we might be taking in Colorado. We want for her to be use to it, so she doesn't cry the whole time when we actually go hiking. We brought her and Molly to the field by our house. It is about 10 acres of field/farm/trails that we LOVED taking Ellie to. We would always let Ellie off of her leash and play hide and go seek with her, or let her run through the snow! Molly is defiantly not ready for that, but she enjoyed sniffing around anyways.

We are ready for our hike!

Later, we asked Grandma Debbie if she wanted to check out the Carnival with us. We thought the food would still be there, but it wasn't (boo,that Funnel Cake was calling my name!) Reagan rode on the train and the Carousel. We were surprised that she didn't cry! Next year it's the "Tilt a Whirl" (Ha ha). Since the food was not looking that promising Grandma bought us Red Robin...it was a nice treat!

Reagan got her own balloon, and she thought she was so cool!

Reagan and I on the train! (Yes, we were the conductors)

Reagan on her own Pony,she won of course!