Labor Day Weekend

Another great weekend together! Saturday we went to the annual Greek Festival at St. Nickolas Greek Orthodox Church in the Central West End. As usual, it was DELICIOUS, and a great time was had along with our friends Danielle and CT. I think we sampled nearly everything they had to offer, and nothing disappointed! Maria was a little overwhelmed by the loud, live music. But she hung in there. She even gave us a few "Opa's!" for good measure. Of course I forgot to take any pictures until we got back into the car - so here is the aftermath of Maria's 2nd Greek Fest...


On Sunday we hung out with Terry and Allison, along with their friends Russ and Becca. Terry served up some mean BBQ, and Maria even liked the hot dogs! Jack and Maria actually acknowledged each other, and Maria actually handed Jack a toy, so we see this as definite progress! Previously the two of them (particularly Maria) avoided each other at all cost. We had a great time, and eventually beat Terry and Allison at their own backyard bean-bag game! I see a re-match in our future....



Today (Monday), Charles had to work, so Maria and I headed west to visit Grandma and Grandpa Schelich in good old Wash., MO. It turned into a mini-family reunion, as all of the Schelich kids were present. Julie and Jackie even brought their boyfriends. (It's still strange for me to think my baby sisters are old enough to have serious significant others. Guess I'm just getting old! But they picked two great guys, so the big sister doesn't have to worry - much.) Maria had a blast trying to out-run all of us. She kept Uncle John and Uncle Jim busy while mommy ate some of Grandpa's BBQ. Maria also loved Grandpa's new puppy, another Feist hunting dog named Dollie, but only from a distance! Every time those dogs got near her she freaked out! Uncle John got a big dose of Maria's music on the ride home - let's just say he's not a big Laurie Berkner fan, but he survived.



All in all, it was a beautiful weekend spent with family and friends. We couldn't ask for more! Onto another week...