Helicop Pizza

So the hubby went "missing" for the weekend; well planned, thought out "missing", but still missing none the less. He and two of his buddies went backpacking a few hours from home and with no cell reception and only one camera with a few photos on it, I can only imagine what they were up to all weekend. Based on the smell of them when they came home three days later, I'm assuming all things "boy".

They were at least nice enough to set the camera timer and get a group picture for us wifeys at home.

With Nathan gone, the boys and I had little agenda and plenty of time to play here at home. Most of our days went by surprisingly quick, but after one particularly slow afternoon, Drew and I decided to turn our kitchen into a pizza parlor. I let him name the pizza place (Helicop, a.k.a. Helicopter Pizza), color a sign and chef hat, and roll (read: play with) the dough before making his own pizza for dinner. I showed him how to do everything while making a small pizza for me and Collin, and he mimicked on his own pizza. It made the rest of a slow afternoon go flying by and both of us had fun!

Creating our sign and his chef's hat

I know this is small and hard to see, but on top of a few of the letters sit a stick Daddy, Mommmy, Drew, Coll-brother and on the "P" of pizza, his friend Noah (as requested by Drewski).

When Nathan got home Sunday night, Drew wanted to hear all about what he'd been up to. He had fun siting and playing with all of Nathan's gear as he unpacked, but especially loved the collapsable fishing pole (probably because it was Drew sized). He sat on the edge of our bed pretending to fish like daddy until bedtime.

Sunday night brought home not only Nathan, but also Jenn, Burkie, their moving truck, and this:

Meet "Frankie". Drew and Collin's new enormous friend sent down from Lala and Poppi (thank you oh so much you two!).

While I'm still wondering where on earth I'm going to put dear Frankie, it was love at first sight for both our boys. 

How squeezable is that little face?? We've had plenty of time outside this week, but since Drew wears no clothes, I've only got pictures of Collin. :)

And finally, we're on the countdown to Drew's birthday weekend! Sesame Street Live was in town this week and thanks to some smart pre-planning on Nathan's part, we were able to take Drew on a surprise date. Collin stayed home with Jenn and Burke (LOVE having them in town!!), and Nathan, Drew and I headed out for the evening. Like most other surprises we've done, we didn't tell Drew what we were up to. By the time he had discovered what we were doing, he was borderline wet-your-pants excited. It was hilarious!

Date night! 

This little face turns three in just two days. Where did that time go??