Sweet chicas and warm weather

We're back at home after a long weekend in North Carolina with Hannah, Vivian, Elisabeth, and Evan. "Long" refers to Thursday through Monday, but the trip was short as far as the length of time we had with the little chicas.

The weather was accommodating enough for us to have dinner outside at Cafe Carolina on Thursday evening. Hannah loves the fountain near the restaurant.

 

Meanwhile, Viv put on a bib and waited patiently for something to eat.

On Friday we took advantage of the warm weather again to swing...

 and to climb on the jungle gym at a very fun playground.

Saturday's fun included playing at an indoor playground. Hannah convinced Elisabeth to climb in a lifeboat with her.

Then, we met Cousin Linda for lunch. Gpappy, Linda, and Vivian caught up on all that has been going on since we last got together back in September, just after Vivian was born!

 

Later, at home, Vivian got a taste of her very first popsicle, 

thanks to Hannah's willingness to share with her little sister.

 

Hannah and Gpappy grilled a pork tenderloin for supper. While it was cooking, Hannah drove away some pesky bees by shrieking at them and threatening to call the police and send them to jail.

Evan got back from San Francisco late Saturday night. On Sunday we picked up fantastic pretzel rolls, chicken salad, and curry tuna salad from A Southern Season to have for lunch, then had a quiet afternoon at home. Vivian and Elisabeth shared a few laughs.

It was hard to say good-bye to everyone, but we'll see you on Skype, and then in person in May when you come to Minnesota!