Our visits started on Friday afternoon on the way to Grampy's. We met Auntie Lori at the outlet mall in Lee, Massachusetts. We planned the shopping perfect as the mall was not busy and we were able to get in to the stores we wanted to hit and then get back on the road before it got too late. I was able to get some very cute things at the Carter's and Gymboree outlets for Arabella, including her Easter dress. I also picked up some new workout clothes for me at Nike since my current ones are getting a "workout" (no pun intended!). I also got a great deal on a new summer bag at the Coach outlet! They were having amazing deals, I had a coupon and had been saving up for a new tote/purse to use in the summer instead of the diaper bag. We also picked up all of the items we had shipped to Auntie Lori's house that were either too expensive to ship to Canada or the company's wouldn't ship to Canada. Thanks Auntie Lori and Marge for letting us use your address!!
On Saturday, we met Auntie Di at Westfarms for some lunch and Nordstrom shopping. I had a few gift cards for Nordstrom that I needed to use. It was so nice to shop there again. I am sad that we don't have Nordstrom here in Canada as it is my favorite department store, but Jay is very happy about it! FYI Jay - they ship here now :)...but I promise to be good! After having lunch, we went to Babies R Us to pick up Laureen's shower gift and to get a potty for Arabella. She picked out a pink one and has been practicing sitting on it. No potty in the potty yet, but at least she tries it out.
On Saturday evening, Grampy made an excellent dinner of shrimp, brown rice and steamed veggies. We enjoyed it at Heather's moms house. Arabella met Dylan and they had a blast and both wore themselves out with all the playing that they did. It was nice to catch up with Kevin, Liz and Barbara.
After Laureen's shower on Sunday, Arabella and I visited Gabe, Emily and Auntie Andi. The kids we so excited to see one another and I had a fun time quickly catching up with Andi. Gabe and Arabella had fun coloring and playing with his cars. Emily shared her doll house with Arabella. Arabella is looking forward to our next visit with the Almeida's, hopefully it will be nice weather and we can go to the park!
We then had dinner at Aunt Margo and Uncle Bill's house. Aunt Margo made her famous meatballs and Arabella chowed down on her pasta. Aunt Rose, Aunt Moona and Cliff were also there and it was very nice to see them. Arabella and Aunt Moona had a fun time checking things out around the house. Arabella even got to meet Yoda - Uncle Bill's life size statue of Yoda from Star Wars. I thought he might scare her, but she seemed to like him. Arabella and Uncle Bill even watched Benji. She had a fun time and was spoiled at their house. She even made herself at home by raiding the fridge! Thanks for all her toys, we can't wait for warmer weather to play with the bubble maker outside.
On the way back to Grampy's we stopped and met my friend Jim for coffee. Arabella slept through most of the visit, but that is OK as Jim and I were able to catch up.
If we missed anyone, we will see you on the next go around!
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