thirty-four

Well, I had a birthday a long time ago and I don't remember a ton of the details but I think we had a slow morning after getting the big boys onto the bus. Edwin and I made our way to the forest for a little hike, sidetone: I have loved having one-on-one time with Edwin. He is delightful to be around and we end up having so much fun with outings that I'm not getting much more done than I did before 2 boys were in school. 

Anyway, I chased this speedy boy down the trails and we finished our favorite loop faster than normal so we had to go around on another loop. 

 We made friends with another mom and two year old along the path, and played with fuzzy caterpillars,granted Edwin refuses to touch them. After our hike, we made our way to my friend Heather's house because she had a gift she needed to give me and we stayed and chatted for a bit while Edwin played. We then went home so Edwin could nap and I could tidy up the house.
When the big boys got home from school, Miles helped me make some chocolate covered strawberries.


Max came home with some mediterranean take-out so we could eat and I didn't have to cook or do dishes ( I don't mind the cooking, just not a huge fan of the dishes and all the mess that cooking makes) We enjoyed our Gyros and Shawrmas then cleaned up. Then Max took Edwin and Charlie to Charlie's soccer practice while Miles stayed behind and helped me make birthday lava cakes. When Max and the boys got back, the boys started being all secretive. Shortly after, I found that they were setting up a scavenger hunt for me, they gave me some clues that sent me all over the house (and into the chicken coop)

and they eventually led me to some gifts hidden in the blankets on my bed. The boys had some fun with it.  We opened gifts, i love how excited the boys get! We then enjoyed our lava cakes

A gift from Miles, my saggy old lady eyes must be bothering him. Ha!

Anyway, even after all that fun, we still got the boys in bed at a decent time and I got to enjoy more pampering from my dear husband. It's not so bad getting old, right?