Gramma K's Visit

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We had a wonderful visit from Gramma Kaiton! She was here for a week and we started out the week with a wonderful Cinco de Mayo style birthday party for Aunty Jen!

Mary got to do some great bonding with both Adelee and Gordie. But, I think some of the charished "girl time" was super cute! Mary got to play salon and do hair, dance, go to dance class, make cookies, and hang out at the American Girl doll shop at the Grove.

We had a wonderful time and can't wait until July for her next visit...Grampa will join her then...maybe with another Stanley Cup victory under his belt.

Check out Nel and Jen's blog to see some cute video's of Adelee when she was a littler one.

Ernie and Bert!!!!

We had a wonderful weekend!  Everyday Gordie is learning new things (standing on his own, saying mama and uh oh, eats everything, and loves to try anything Adelee does).  Adelee says everything and repeats everything!  My favorites are "Nice" and "Oh my goodness" and "Ernie and Berp".  And it just so happens that Ernie and Bert were visiting our Zoo this weekend so Gordie, Adelee, Auntie Jen and I went and stood in line for an hour and a half to see them!  And it sure was worth it!  We also got to see a turtle close up.  The crazy little guy came out from hiding and pretty much ran over to us to say "hi" it was great! Then we went back to Jen's place cause Adelee really wanted to see her Bobo (Nelbo).  We had some yummy In and Out burgers, fries and chocolate milkshake.  Gordie LOVED the burger and fries and Adelee just couldn't stop drinking the milkshake! Sunday we relaxed, got the house ready for Gramma's visit, and enjoyed our back yard!

We are going great!  I can't believe Adelee is almost 2 and Gordie...wow...almost one already!

A couple of videos

Chuck has been able to go with Adelee to her last 2 dance classes...here is a video. The other video is of Adelee watching a video of Nathan (Laura and Gavin's baby boy).

Pay It Forward

My wonderful sister Anna replied to a blog for knitters/crafters. She knit me this beautiful laced book mark! I can't even imagine how small the needles must have been! Thank you so much Anna!

So here is the challenge---

So, the first three people who leave me a comment/email will receive a hand knitted item from me. In return, you must place the same challenge on your blog, and so it goes. What a great way to spread homemade love and blessings. I don't think I have many knitters who check my blog, so I will open it up to any homemade/handmade craft item.If you are not a blogger and would prefer to reply to me via email feel free...and then you could continue this challenge on your email, babysite, blog, facebook...

Alla, Papa and Meep Papa Visit

My parents and my grandpa drove over from Tucson a couple of weeks ago! We had a wonderful time and Adelee, Gordie and i were all so happy to see them! (what a great treat to have my grandpa here too)

We celebrated my Grandpa and Dad's birthdays and watched MSU lose terribly! I love the sequence of pictures of my Dad trying to enjoy Adelee while being a bit distracted by the 20 point spread...just 5 minutes into the game!

Adelee loved watching her "Go State" games...and learned a lot from them...she has a natural shot and is working on dribbling!

Easter

CHUCK IS BACK! And we had a wonderful Easter! We had the family over for dinner and we all enjoyed our backyard! (I knitted Adelee's new owl)