Father's Day Weekend

What a busy but fun weekend. We had an early 3rd birthday party for JT, who arrived with his Daddy on Friday night. Then Sunday was both Father's Day and the Snake Alley Art Fair.
JT woke up when he came in on Friday night and we told him that tomorrow would be a busy day and that we would go out early to pick raspberries and strawberries but that he would have to go to sleep and wait until it was light. Well, it WAS light at 6:45 so out we went! :-) We got several raspberries and the two ripe strawberries on my new everbearings. He later ate raspberry pancakes, raspberries, a whole kiwi, and some ham!
We then had to check out some of grandpa's new toys and get out the trains. :-)
John Wayne, Cindi, and Nathan arrived later on Saturday so they were there for the picnic. I had made the "Thomas" train cake on Friday and was proud of it, even if the frosting was too soft to pipe well. JT seemed to enjoy it! :-) He was so excited about playing that he could hardly stop to open presents. He got a train repair shop, a train signal set, Thomas poster, and a clear clock which gets put together with colored gears--from Grandma and Grandpa. Then he also received a circus train, talking Thomas, tropical fish floor puzzle, wind up boat (which he played with all the way home), fish squirter, books, hanging train card......
JT was up early again on Sunday, at about 6:15. Grandpa left just before 6 (he overslept) and that probably woke him up. We went out to check the cherry tree and I picked some cherries. JT wanted a taste but these were pie cherries so I quickly switched for some Bing cherries that were in the fridge. :-) We had cherry pancakes for breakfast. We were at the art fair, with a phenomenal parking place, before 11. It was a very humid and hot day. Doing anything made you red faced and sweaty and I think Dad had a bit too much. Sales were fairly good though and Dad won the Committee Spirit Award. That was an honor, although we teased him quite a bit. "I've got spirit, how bout you?" Dad also appreciated all the calls from those of you who weren't able to be home. :-)
I was excited to get a 1948 Eloise Wilkin Little Golden Book at the antique booths. (And a bunny book for JT). I also got a Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee plate in burgundy and gold. Each at a quite reasonable price.
As usual, it was sad to see John and JT get in the car and leave. They had a safe trip back, however, and JT will be with Daddy on Wed and get to play with his new toys.
WE HOPE ELIJAH FEELS BETTER!!! 105.4 is a little too outstanding!!!