Memorial Day Weekend 2015

We kicked off Memorial Day weekend with an outdoor concert at Planting Fields Park. I've never been there before, though I think we'll definitely go back now that we know about it because it's beautiful. Long Island, you're growing on me.

Planting Fields

James checking out the fountains

Lately, James insists Fudgie wants to go everywhere

My boys

The concert was a cover band called Kokomotion, and they played music that made me want to get up and dance, but the other concert-goers didn't seem to share my enthusiasm. I danced a little anyway. 

Miranda investigating the crowds at the concert

Goldfish are my "kid leash"

Brought me a dandelion to wish on.

We were really starting to pushing up against James's bedtime (he goes to bed early than Miranda because he refuses to sleep in) but we figured, oh it's a holiday, let's get the boy some ice cream!

He requested sprinkles. "Everyone has to have sprinkles."

Miranda eating ice cream with no sprinkles, like a little savage.

Even though Miranda didn't even go to bed much later than her regular time, she rewarded us by getting up much earlier than usual. James got up at about his usual time, but grumpier. You're welcome for the fun, kids!

Sunday we also grilled out, while the kids did the best they could to injure themselves on the one dangerous spot in the patio.

Grilling out!

The rest of the patio is full of grass you say? Sounds boring.

We like to live dangerously!

Messy hot dog disappearing act.

The actual Monday of Memorial Day was low key except that we all got to chat for a long time with Uncle Andrew who is settling in to his new place in Japan.

Snuggling with Skype.

Happy summer weather, everyone!

• Last year we had a lot of family over for Memorial Day!
• A quiet Memorial Day at home in 2013
• Memorial Day weekend in Ohio with Chrissy, Jason, and Owen 2012
• Memorial Day at Jon and Becky's place in Brooklyn 2011
• Memorial Day Weekend in Niagara Falls 2010