So, last weekend. There was a big fight. There was a Derby. And there was some much enjoyed adult time at the Hauck's nest. It all started on Friday night - of course we grabbed our normal large pepperoni pizza from the Papa's and ate on the deck. Then, we couldn't resist the gorgeous weather and strolled the neighborhood while Max narrated all the bumps we hit. Our neighborhood (which has its flaws) is especially beautiful in the spring. Crab apple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods are blooming - tulips and daffodils out in full force, and it just makes me so happy.
Max didn't know it but he was headed to Dayton with Papa Rob after his bath.
This works so well because he usually falls asleep in the car and can just be transferred to the pack and play with no problem.
The plan to go to Dayton was hatched because my old park district (where I spent many summers in college working and honing my awesome outdoor education skills) was having their annual "Big Rig Gig". I mean if that doesn't have Maxwell Hauck written all over it, I don't know what does.
Little man loves himself some diggers, buses, trucks - basically anything that moves.
So, when Max woke up Saturday morning, Papa Rob and him went over to Oak Grove park to see some of the vehicles! Sadly, I was at work for the morning. But, I have to say that Papa Rob stepped up his picture game. He sent me pictures (unprompted!) the whole morning!!
Max enjoyed exploring the fire truck!
Not only did Daddy take Max to the Big Rig Gig - they even had a park visit
and a trip to Wendy's for nuggets (of course). The slide with all the rollers seems to be Max's favorite...it's like a tiny massage :)
Meanwhile, back at the Hauck's Nest...Mama finished up working - and shopping -
and it was on to one fine dinner (when Papa returned) on the patio at Kraft House Number 5. This place is right in the heart of downtown Powell but not conducive to toddlers - so
we took advantage of Max continuing his stay with Grandpa and Grandmim.
My new favorite beverage is the Moscow Mule. Love the copper mug and ginger beer!
Sunday we slept in and it was so, so, SO glorious. Then we skipped all the responsibilities on the
to-do list and headed instead to the Columbus Flea. We browsed all the antiques, clothes, records, and jewelry...and Papa Rob bought me a ring for Mother's Day.
On the way home we stopped at DiBella's subs for a quick lunch
and as you can see Max was pounding some donuts at Tim Hortons
and having not too shabby of a time himself.
The lovely weather over the weekend made it ideal to head on
down to Learning Tree farm (in Dayton) and check on all the farm babies.
They had baby goats, and sheep, and even chicken!
I love that he loves animals!
I feel like if Max could have written us a letter last weekend it might have read
something like:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm having the time of my life,
Grandmim and Grandpa take me on all kinds
of fun adventures and cater to my every whim.
I'll be home in a week.
Send more pajamas.
My response would have been:
Dear Max,
My house looks the cleanest it has in a long time.
I took a nap and feel rested.
Miss you!
hahaha!
Max finally did return home in time for a Columbus Zoo photo shoot :)
The Zoo needed some pictures for the Pepsi vending machines and such -
so we were more than happy to bring our little child model out
for giraffe feeding and camel rides.
I thought he would be afraid to ride the camel
but he kept saying , "it bumpy mommy!"
It was a great weekend - sorry the update is so late :)
Be back real soon with Max's official birthday party update.
You DONUT want to miss it.
haha!
XOxo
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