O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A!

Several months ago, we planned to spend Labor Day weekend with some of our best friends, the Jankowskis. The family lives in Norman, OK, and we love any excuse to get together with them. The "Janks" are also blessed to have twins and our kiddos get along tremendously well! The girls giggle and play with their "Strawbuddy Cake" (Carlisle-speak for the classic Stawberry Shortcake dolls that are oh-so chic among the preschool circuit) while the boys roughhouse and giggle themselves. Abigail in particular really loves Evie, so she was included in much of the fun throughout the weekend.

We've gotten to see our buddies several times this year and were extra excited to spend George and Abigail's third birthday with them.

The weekend was easy-breezy with walking/wagon trips to the local park, home-cooked/grilled meals, early morning pancakes a'la Matt, birthday cupcakes, a chaotic but entertaining photo shoot with the kids and good downtime with our friends.

One "event" that I did not capture on film (but Carrie did!) was the kids' impromptu bath in the backyard. One minute, the two dynamic duos were running around, swinging, riding trikes. The next thing we know, all four have stripped down and have crammed into a laundry bucket! I still can't believe they all fit, or that they had such a good time! Pics to come...