McCutie & Lucky Girl

We Love Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics! Today my Mom and I took McKinley & Savannah to the clinic to build an adorable little tabletop basketball goal - it even keeps score! We got inside and settled and McKinley & Savannah wanted to wear their aprons. I caught the cutest photo of them sitting side by side, Savannah resting her head on McKinley's back. It was a darling moment! Soon, we opened our little project packages and got to work. The kids were so good and so eager to share the duties of 'banging' together, they even took a little 'snooze' break, pretending to nap while we finished up the project. Having two toddlers assembling a wooden project takes a little longer than the 'recommended' 7 and 8 year olds, so we were the last guests in the room. McKinley & Savannah were THRILLED when my childhood friend, Amanda (who happens to run the Build & Grow Clinics at our local Lowe's) asked them if they would like to help her put away the carpet squares and pick up any trash left over. They did such a great job and were a big help to Amanda!

After the Clinic, we headed off for a quick errand, to grab lunch and then meet up with Savannah's Mommy, Robin and her brand new baby bro, Austin for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, near our home. Thankful to have that picnic blanket once again (man, has that thing come in handy), we spread the blanket down and let the kids sit to wait for the parade. They didn't sit long! Once the parade (and candy throwing) commenced, they were on their feet!
McKinley & Savannah were seriously STINKING cute in their matching shirts (McCutie & Lucky Girl) that I made, along with their green shirts, socks, head and neck gear. ADORABLE! Even Robin, Austin and I got in on the wearin' O'the Green!

The parade was a hit - much larger than last year, though it was really cool and my Mom spent most of the parade inside our car for warmth. The kids were too busy looking at all the floats, displays and CANDY to be bothered by the cool weather, they were having a blast! I'm amazed at how quickly they really caught onto the candy-catching. This morning, on the way out the door, I grabbed a little bag to put McKinley St. Paddy's Day garb in...it came in very handy as our designated candy bag. The kids were eager to throw their captured candy into the bag. At the end of the parade, we easily had between 8 and 10 POUNDS of candy - the bag was full, to the top!

Soon, the parade was over and it was time for Austin to eat and McKinley & Savannah to take a nap. It was a big day! Lots of fun with the kids, family and dear friends. I just wish Cary & Rick didn't have to work and could have joined us! Oh well, they reaped the candy rewards at least!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Lynn