Paisley, On
Sunday, Mar. 21st we were up and had Ptooties loaded with more boxes and clothes for the Suite by 8:30. Bill had also packed all of his hobby stuff from the basement here in Paisley into Black Beauty for his Monday drop off after work. We’d eaten and took coffee, tea, a snack and a change of clothes for the afternoon party. Today, it was a small gathering for our 2-year-old Easton.
Our day started here, driving to the Ridge
with a loaded SUV
I'll never tire of this view
We
unloaded what we had at the Ridge and got cleaned up and dressed. It was just
around 12 noon when we pulled out, headed for Stratford. We were the first to
arrive to see an excited little boy who brought a new car over to show Grandpa
while I took little Hadley from Momma. Bill’s other 3 daughters and significant
others arrived soon after.
And then it was party time! 🎈🎈
Easton
opened his gifts as typically as a boy that age would. Not interested in
clothes, or wrapping paper until he got to some neat toy that would slow him
down. It was a hoot to watch and I know later he’ll get the enjoyment out of
all of his gifts. The floor was covered in Paw Patrol this and that. We gave
him a Paw Patrol Chase motorcycle, a wooden piggy bank and a P.P. backpack. We
had cupcakes after he blew out his candle(s) and crackers and Matt’s cream
cheese dip.
Bill had the camera so captured Grandma and Hadley
She is fully intent on the ball game on tv
He unzips his new backpack
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| To find his piggy bank inside |
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| Krystal and Matt |
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| Dennis and Yvonne |
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| Olivia holding Hadley |
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| Easton loved his trampoline and Jess is hoping for an energy expender! |
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| Cake time |
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| This little guy loves his tractors and BIG TRUCKS!! |
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| Blowing out his cupcake candle |
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| Yum! |
After Jess’s
sisters all left, we headed out to get our table at Montana’s for supper. The 6
of us were extending our visit while sharing a meal together. The whole day was
nice and could only have been made better by not having to wear masks. From
being in the ‘green’ area with very low Covid virus numbers, we felt very
unnatural being with family wearing them. Because of everyone coming from
different areas, it was decided to be the safest thing.
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| Easton helps Daddy put together a tractor and wagon |
I enjoyed
watching Easton the whole time. He was who I was there for but it was also very
nice to see the girls and their spouses. The pandemic has kept everyone apart
with invisible barriers. Bill and I enjoyed the time also seeing little Hadley.
She was quite fussy for the most part but settled down in our arms a couple of
times and it is a blessing to hold a sweet sleeping child.
And she sleeps 
Big boy sitting at the restaurant 
My chicken caesar salad was delicious
For me,
the party was about the little guy and I didn’t get involved in the adult
conversation much at all. Easton reminded me that the connection I feel with
him is just like what I had with my first two grandsons, Taylor and Jacob, during
their early years. We were close in proximity and close in our affection for
each other. I loved that then and love it now with Easton.
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| I'm happy he likes his backpack |
We had
reservations for dinner and were seated quickly. I had a large chicken Caesar salad
which was very good and Bill had the Canadian burger and fries. We were happy
with the food. When we walked out of the restaurant, my heart swelled to see
the birthday boy proudly sporting his new backpack. 😊 The drive home was uneventful with the exception that Bill missed
a turn towards Paisley – he was headed for the Ridge! Ha ha. Soon enough!
We got to see another sunset 
And it was a pretty one
This was
a great day and we are kapooped. He made his lunch and I wrote my blog.
Pictures will be added in the morning.
The memory today is a collage of Easton from
the first time we met him 💕
Good day!
Thank you
for stopping by!