Meet the Chacheres (SASH-uh-REEs)

Part of the fun in celebrating Megan's birthday this year was the ability for my parents to make the trip to Michigan to be with us for the event. They were even able to stay a few extra days and help me take care of Megan while Jill bailed on us for a work conference in San Diego.

They kept Megan so busy that Megan crashed for an unusually long THREE hour nap that afternoon. These people are welcome to babysit for me anytime, and in fact, have already been roped into that for a whole week in late May.

But thinking back on all we accomplished in one day, it's no wonder Megan was so tired.

We spent a great morning playing with birthday toys.

Walked out on a frozen Reeds Lake.

Picking up some 'dress-up' clothes from the local Goodwill.

Improvised at the mall's indoor playarea when our first choice, the Children's Museum was closed.

And even taking a long walk to dinner where Megan was spoiled with TWO whole sippys of chocolate milk.