Visit from Mom

We had a fun time visiting with Mom as she came up for a few days. We enjoyed a trip to the zoo (realize it will be more fun for L when she's a little older and can spot the animals easier out in their environment). We also enjoyed eating out, watching movies and shopping. It was fun to watch L. call my mom "mah" and point to her. We also had Tom's parents over for dinner one nite and had a good visit with them. Tom and his dad have launched their tomato growing business (www.growtomatoestoday.com).

Strawberries

We took L strawberry picking for the first time. I thought T and I would take turns letting her walk around while one of us picked strawberries, but we both started picking and she did pretty well. She got strawberry stuff all over her and then wanted to be picked up. We both ended up a mess by the time it was all over. T. finished up the strawberry picking and we've got nice strawberries in the freezer now.

Easter

We had a good day celebrating Easter. We attended our early church service and dropped L. off in a very full nursery. We then enjoyed a later lunch with Tom's family at a local restaurant. We all took turns entertaining L. at the restaurant as we stayed there several hours visiting. She did really well for having such a short nap. We finished the day grilling out hamburgers and enjoying a walk. Thankful for what the Lord did for us....taking on our sin....dying a cruel death....and rising again! We have much to celebrate!

Easter Egg Hunt

Today we went to a local church's free easter egg hunt. We signed in and a lady had to put a band on L's arm which made her very upset. Then we hurridly made it to our place right before they let lots of small children loose in a small area with lots of eggs. L was still not herself and was overwhelmed I'm sure. We picked up 4 eggs for her and then they were all gone! (within 30 seconds of starting...it was over). We stuck around and enjoyed a nice picnic.

Pool Time

L. loves the water and recently enjoyed putting her hands in a fountain at a park. I thought I'd get out the new pool for her to try. Even though it was nice out, the water was cold, but she felt it with her hands and then dove on in! She loves balls too, so that makes the pool even more fun. She has to get out and explore some too and pick flowers in between dips in the pool.

Spring time

83rd birthday

We celebrated Tom's mom's 83rd birthday today. It was great to have his family over for some grilled out hamburgers. I had coconut cake for her again - her favorite.

17 months

Today L. is 17 months! She's doing alot more babbling and she tries to repeat alot of words we say. I get tickled hearing her trying new words. She has just taken off walking this past month and in the past week has been walking around the house (without holding our hand). We are enjoying the beautiful weather and look forward to the months ahead.

Fun with Family

We recently enjoyed a weekend with my family to celebrate Dad's birthday. It was a good time catching up with family.

Beautiful Weather

We are enjoying this spring like weather. I walk with my new friend Renee and her 8 month old son once a week. Today we enjoyed a picnic after our walk. Outside of going to the playground to swing, we really haven't done much playing on the ground.

Playground with friends

We enjoyed our afternoon with our new friends that I met at Moms n More at church. Lisa and her 10 month old girl Rebecca played with us on the playground. Lisa fed the geese cheerios and L. would giggle the few times the goose got the cheerio off her stroller. L. is still not confident to get up and walk...so we enjoyed the swing , sitting in the pinestraw, strolling around and feeding the geese. I'm thankful for this warmer weather and for new friends!

15 month appt

Lela had a good 15 month appt at the Dr. She's in the higher percentages for everything. She's trying to talk more and will now take steps walking between T and me. She's gotten lots of teeth in this past month. She continues to be a sweet and cuddly girl (which is so fun). T. loves to play with her (swinging around and throwing in the air) and get her to laugh. We enjoyed a nite out on the town for Valentines Day while L. slept at my in-laws. It's great to have them close by and really nice that they're willing to keep her.

Visit from Mom

We had a good time visiting with Mom the past few days. We enjoyed play time with L, shopping, eating out, and good movies. I'm thankful she can drive up during the week and spend time with us.