Saturday, April 25, 2009

A visit to Gammy and Gampy's in Naples

Last weekend we had a great trip to Naples, FL to visit with Blake's parents (Gammy and Gampy) and Kate and Kevin. Some highlights of the trip consisted to Gracie LOVING the water in the pool - I think she's going to be a water girl! She didn't mind the water in her eyes and just laughed and giggled as always. She also enjoyed the sand at the beach which was a bit of a surprise. We survived the 3 hour plane ride, but were thankful to be home after she had explored every corner of the aisle we sat in - including opening and closing the window hundreds of times and playing peek a boo with the man behind us! We had a great visit, but wished it could have been longer...but the Prestonian is right around the corner - and we are looking forward to 90 degree days and days at the pool with the Cullen gang!
Playing with Aunt Kate



Exploring the beach - what is this sand stuff?















Having a tea party with Gammy


A visit to the Naples Zoo -
a frequent stop with the Cullen family

Daddy showing Gracie the lion - who definitely ROARS

Enjoying a snack in the BOB stroller -
much more interesting than the alligator feeding





Dancing with Gammy and Gampy at Aunt Kate's and Uncle Kevin's house


Bye bye - Gammy and Gampy we'll see you in about 6 weeks

Monday, April 13, 2009

She's ready for the beach...

Does this girl look like she's ready for the beach or what? Gammy, Gampy, Aunt Kate and Uncle Kevin, we are looking forward to 80 degree days and exploring the beach for the first time with Gracie. We can't wait to see you guys soon!

Happy Easter...

We had a great Easter in MN and amazingly we had mild temperatures in the 50's (last year it snowed so we'll take 50s any day). Gracie loved her little Easter basket and didn't want to let go of her plastic eggs with stickers inside. We went to 8am church service - amazing that we made it that early - and then we treated ourselves to Caribou coffee on the way home! We were blessed to celebrate it with great friends the Schatz's and Reeves' over an amazing dinner and easter egg hunt for the little ones.

She's definitely a toddler these days....

Gracie seems to be changing so much these days...She took her first steps on Friday night, however, we didn't have the camera ready. Here are a few other pics from the last few weeks.
Am I getting BIG or what?



Check out all these teeth - they just keep coming!!

She loves to make this cheesy smile!

Busy playing with her train and other toys...


Look at those pig tails - cute or what?

Busy reading - How Big is Baby Elmo!!

I love playing with anything that makes a crinkly noise...

Now this looks like fun....mmm...I wonder what this does?

Busy, busy, busy, busy there's so much to do...
I found it....