Staycation...

Rik, Darian and I had a wonderful vacation last week! We didn't do a whole lot, but that's how we wanted it...plus we're broke! :) So we went back to Winchester for a few days and mooched off the family! We stayed 2 nights at the Saratoga Inn (the place is so cheap though...they don't even have a heated pool) and had a great time! We layed in the sun, read books, played with Dee, walked around the big city with Rik's Aunt Amy and cousin Samantha. Wednesday evening we met Nana Mel, Rick, and Kara, Tia and Neil, and Doug and Ann at the Mexican restaurant in Winnie for a little fiesta! Rick turned me on to the pizza and let me tell you...it's delicious! Had a coupled margarita's and a grand ole time! Thursday evening we went to Paps (Gpa Tony) for a cookout! Toni's daughter Cory came over for a while to meet Darian. We had a wonderful time. Tony slow grilled a yummy pork tenderloin and Toni made a tasty version of scalloped potatoes on the grill! Friday morning we took the dogs to Dr. Howell's for their yearly shots and good stuff! They weren't too scared and did really well. GiGi Tia babysat. We made a brief stop at GG Reish's house before we headed to lunch with my Gma Ann and Dad at the Randolph Grill. Rik and I hadn't eaten there yet. It was really pretty good. After lunch we went back to Gma Dwiggins to let her win a few card games and play with Dee! He really just loves his Great Grandma's! Rik and I were talking about it on the way back to Indy Friday evening. He just lights up when he's around them! Must be their beautifully aged faces! :) We spent Saturday relaxing around the house then had a nice dinner with Jason, Sheri and Ethan at Alibi's. Sunday we spent the afternoon over at Luc's for a cookout which was great fun! Yesterday (Labor Day) we went to Eula's to drop off Darian's pac-n'-play, diapers, bottles, and wipes for his first day today! Then we went to the mall so mommy could calm down a bit with a little shopping therapy! She purchased a few outfits and I some new books! We had dinner at Red Robin...then home to try to get Darian to bed so we could turn in early. It didn't work too well. He was up till 10:30 or so! He seems to be a night owl like his daddy! And he usually wakes up in a really good mood...even after a short little nap. But he's also sometimes moody like mommy and his aunt Missy. Such a joy...such a joy!!!!

Love,
Zach, Rikki and Darian Lee