First Weekend of Spring 2010

Fri Mar 19, 2010

The weekend began with Kelli doing a sisters night in Ellicott City.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

Technically, it was still Winter...

Fri Mar 19, 2010

But that didn't stop the soon-to-be-spring celebrations.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

Of course, all "the girls" were on hand.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

While they were doing their thing.....

Fri Mar 19, 2010

Scott and I built a lego garage using all the pieces in the bucket.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

We did it for Jillian, and here is Scott to give you the sales pitch.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

She loved the company, and didn't want to go to bed.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

But was finally talked into making the trip.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

Back in EC, and Kelli debates the size of her Facebook friends list.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

When Megan came home, the three of us went to Ellicott City for a few beers.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

We had one round of drinks at each bar.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

March Madness was in full effect.....

Fri Mar 19, 2010

And we enjoyed watching Maryland's last winning game of the tournament.

Fri Mar 19, 2010

Peter meet up with us, and after a drink with him, we headed home.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

With this picture, I mark the vernal equinox.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

The next day I was back at Peter and Megan's and Jillian was having fun thinking inside the box.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

The day was perfect for enjoying a fine beverage.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Shorts and short sleeves were all that were required.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

We hung outside for a while.....

Sat Mar 20, 2010

And then when Megan came home, Jillian needed to go to her babysitters for the night.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

She was having trouble staying awake on the ride out.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

The nice weather brought out all the fun rides, from trucks....

Sat Mar 20, 2010

To bikes.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

I like most custom paint jobs, but seriously, Thumper from Bambi?

Sat Mar 20, 2010

We arrived at Dave and Courtney's house (the babysitters)....

Sat Mar 20, 2010

And Peter had brought them their payment for the night (bottles on the island).

Sat Mar 20, 2010

It was good to see Mark....

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Carleigh.....

Sat Mar 20, 2010

And Carleigh's alter ego.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

I need to go to some of Mark's games.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Before Peter and I left, we took a group shot.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Notice that mark on Peter's arm?

Sat Mar 20, 2010

We stopped at Wawa, and there was a butterfly stamp sitting on the counter. I was able to stamp his arm before he could pull away.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Bikes were everywhere.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

"Baga mi as pula" means something really bad in Romanian, and Peter was practicing for going to Walter and Monica's later.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Later that night on our walk, and Riley found a frog.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

After the walk, I went to see Brian Shadrick.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Cecelia was more happy to see me than Carolyn.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

He just remodeled the kitchen/sitting area...

Sat Mar 20, 2010

And it looks great!!!!!

Sat Mar 20, 2010

A 2 minute video showing the new stove top.

Sat Mar 20, 2010

Kelli asked me when we can get our kitchen done.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

The next morning I went to Kristi's house to hang out with her and the kids.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Ashley was having fun using my remote to take the picture.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Sophi and I laid on the blanket....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And read a book together.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

The kids from next door came over and played.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Which was nice because I could relax in the sun.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Later, we went to the store to buy Ashley a better helmet.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

From there it was time to grab some grub....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And what kid doesn't like pizza?

Sun Mar 21, 2010

My Mother-in-law was watching Ashley while Sophi went to a Birthday party.....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And I took the time to go see....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

My brother and his kids.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

He needed to go over to the other house, so we piled into the Jeep....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And went to take care of a few things.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Mathew waves goodbye to the house....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And then we headed back home.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

A busy day was still ahead, so I left my brother's....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And met back up with Kristi and Sophi at the birthday party.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

We headed back to the house to meet up with Kelli.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Riley had been inside all day....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

So we took him for a walk....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Meeting Aaron and Lisa on the street....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

The kids LOVE riding in the Jeep!!!!

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And then we headed out to dinner at the Olive Grove.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Kelli wanted some of Sophi's spaghetti.....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

And while Kristi smiles about her crab cakes....

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Kelli and Sophi seemed to have worked things out.

Sun Mar 21, 2010

Well that's all for now. It's crab cake time!!!!!!