Labor Day Long Weekend

On Thursday we loaded up the car and took off to Olds to visit Nanny and Grampy Brend for the long weekend. The trip down was pretty smooth and uneventful. Cailin was really good and Bailey behaved herself nicely. We stopped at Pizza Delight for dinner and Cailin found her new love - garlic fingers (glorified pizza bread with cheese). She tossed her own dinner aside and ate a surprising amount of garlic fingers instead. We got into Olds late and went to bed.

The next day Cailin surprised us by napping for nearly 5 whole hours! She loves Nanny's chocolate lab, Tucker, and played with him quite a bit over the weekend. And by play, I mean she layed in his bed with him, stole his toys and pulled his tail and paws. Lucky dog! She would also get in the doggie toy basket and sit in there amongst the toys.

On Sunday we drove to CrossIron Mills Mall. Wow, I love that mall. Of course we hit up the GAP, Gymboree and Toys 'R' Us. We spent a small fortune on Baby GAP stuff. Cailin got sick of riding in the stroller and insisted on walking while holding my hand through the stores. She pulled a bunch of clothes off tables in American Eagle, but no one thought twice about it. Guess she got away with it because she's cute. Also because I picked up all the clothes.

Later that night, Cailin took her first guided steps between Nanny's and my arms. She's almost walking!

Monday saw us going for a long walk around Olds with Grampy Brend and the dogs. Bailey really enjoyed herself. Cailin had a nap in the stroller. It was so nice to be out in the fresh air and to admire the leaves turning colors and bask in the fall sun.

Tuesday came too soon. We packed up the car and headed for home. Bailey didn't make a peep the entire way home and we wondered if she was even in the car. Cailin fussed a little, but with two quick pitstops we were home in record time. What a nice weekend had by all!