Gretchen's house-of-fun

A few days ago, the boys and I went over to Gretchen's place, and boy did we have fun. First of all, her place is from another era, so it has all the architectural charm that I dream of--wood floors, fun sinks and cool tiles backsplashing here and there...and the widest, most incredilbe arch over her dining room. And then you have all of Gretchen's touches sprinkled on top...I could have moved right in.

!Hi Gretchen!

Lijah and I playing in the beaded doorway.

She also has a real live cotton candy machine in her kitchen. And you know how I feel about candy machines! She was super sweet to my boys and let them play with her African drums. The boys were in HEAVEN and could have played them all day--I eventually made them stop, for fear that no one would ever let me and my noisy boys over again:)

As if these drums were not exciting enough, Gretchen had one more trick up her sleeve. The boys were allowed to play with Mike's beloved Tony Hawk tech dech finger boards, complete with ramp and grind rail.

Aren't these the cutest toys ever?

Growing up in a house full of girls, I never imagined I'd have a house full of boys one day. I liked the Tony Hawk set so much, that I looked all over for them yesterday and today. They must be very popular, because they are sold out everywhere. Even Jessica was out of luck, looking for them in her neck of the woods. I did happen to find a little yellow VW bus for Calvin's Easter basket though.

Who knew shopping for boys could be such fun?

Then, later on today, Mike and Gretch stopped by with a "surprise" for the boys. I almost fainted when they handed over Mike's tech decks. Isn't that just about the sweetest thing ever????

The boys and I had a BLAST playing with them tonight.

Thanks so much Gretch and Mike!!!! We love you guys!