John and I were planning to get stuff done around the house this weekend, but when Diane told me I should come to the lakehouse, we figured the girls would have much more fun there, than stuck inside our house while we cleaned. I left on Saturday afternoon and only stayed one night, but it was totally worth it :)

Instead of cooking, we took the kids to Arby's for dinner.

On Sunday, we spent the day outside enjoying the beautiful weather.

Then I caught a frog for Reagan!!! I'm not sure who was more excited about it, Reagan or me.

Reagan climbed right on Grandma Connie's lap and floated with her. I was so proud of Reagan, as she spent the entire day in the water, swimming with her floaties. She had no fear and she loved feeling the waves from the passing boats.

Grandpa Jack helped Reagan figure out a name for the frog: Tu-tu the frog became his name! Diane gave us a "critter cage" to put him in and he stayed in there most of the day. Reagan refused to put the critter cage down ... the poor frog got thrown around inside while Reagan ran through the "Crazy Daisy" (sprinkler):

Crazy Daisy with Tutu

This is such a great clip of video ... Tutu jumps out of my hand and I catch him (with my left hand, so it's pretty impressive!)

Reagan was dying to bring Tutu home, but she was such a good sport about returning the frog to its home on the shore.

Saying goodbye to the frog ... Reagan put him in the water, but he didn't seem to respond very well, so we picked him up and tried leaving him on the rocks.

I had the honor of attending Diane's daughter Erin's christening and I was the designated photographer, so she wouldn't be stressed about getting pictures of the memorable day. It was fun for me and convenient for Diane, so I consider it a success :)

I wish the lighting/coloring were better on the above photo, as I love the expressions I caught ... Kaitlyn looking up at Jack, and JP looking up at Diane.

The McTigue Family, the Priest and Erin's Godparents

Jack's parents, "Gramps and Nana" (Jack & Connie)

After the christening, I went home and picked up my family. We met up with everyone in Closter for the dinner. The kids had a great time running around.

Marlon, Jasmine, Reese and Gina

Avery and Amanda

Amanda and Reagan

Jack helped Avery put her shoe back on, but Avery wasn't so sure about him ... I love the expression I caught on her face!

Over-exposed, but I love this picture of Avery nonetheless

Avery cracks me up!

Reagan adores "Grandma Connie" so she had fun playing with the critters Connie brought.

Avery adores JP. She walked right up to him and held his hand, then walked all over the room with him. He is so sweet with her, which makes them so cute!

Reagan's faces are classic!

Jack, Erin and Diane with the cake

One of Jack's friends allowed the kids to decorate his shirt with stickers

This afternoon, Audra hosted our 3rd TPG Family night and everyone had a blast!

Mia, Grace and Taylor, dancing to the music on the iPod

Bennett standing in the water table

Avery chatting on the play phone

Nicole Bennett and Julie

Massimo on the grill

Maribel and Marcelo

Avery still on the phone

Marcelo, John, Chris and Avery (still on the phone)

Jon, Taylor and Julie

Nicole, Maribel and Amanda

Popsicle time for the kids

Maribel's dessert: DIRT! This is my favorite dessert ever. It's crushed up oreo cookies with a creamy pudding underneath - it's so fattening and irresistible!

Maribel dishing out dirt

Joaquin, Marcelo and Bennett