Monday, July 27, 2009



Pulling Pluto's whiskers!

We typically don't let her stand up or fool around in the stroller but, in a queue line with what seemed like a million other people with kids, I wasn't so strict. Grace was sitting up on the back of her seat with her feet on the snack tray. She was quiet, enjoying her snack, and having fun....I didn't argue. "What happens at Disney, stays at Disney!"

Stefie, Gracie, and Vanana!!! Too cute!!

Hi Mama!!

Grace watching Mommy and Daddy swing. I'm sure she was thinking, "Who are these weirdos and what did they do with my parents?".
Daddy taking Gracie down the BIG slide!
Daddy helping Grace down the slide.

Trying to cram in some more fun, before Grace and I start a new school year, these last few weeks have been action packed. This past weekend we met GG and Grandpa, the Thomas family, and Aunt Rae and Uncle Marc, at the Fort Wilderness Lodge for breakfast. We played on the playground after breakfast then headed over to EPCOT. It was a nice morning...while the weather lasted. Around lunch time the skies let loose and the thunderstorms began. Aunt Rae and Uncle Marc went to ride Mission Space during the first storm. Luckily, Grace and I found a character picture spot. We went inside and waited in line for an hour to see Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck. I was thankful for, one, a dry, air conditioned place to hang out in, and two, a perfectly behaved little girl. Grace was an absolute angel waiting in line. It helped that I packed lots of snacks AND there were cartoons playing on multiple TV's! Sitting in a stoller for an hour is just about impossible for a 17 month old, but Grace was a champ! We had a great time!







Thursday, July 23, 2009

Down on the Farm

The ostrich was keeping a close eye on small fingers that might enter through the bars of the pen.
Dad and Grace checking out the ostriches...from a distance.
Pulling the goat's beard!
Petting the goats!
Goats!
Baby duck!
Trying not to squeeze the baby chick too much!
Baby chick!
Relaxin' in the wagon!

Bryan, Grace, and I visited a local farm this morning. We were able to enter many of the pens to pet and hold the animals. Grace had a great time until her new nap time caught up with her. We had to leave the tour early, but we will definitely go back!




Playing with a kitten at Dr. Jones' office!



Snuggling with Dad!











Monday, July 13, 2009

Reading a bedtime story to herself!



Being silly in the little tiny rocking chair at Grandma's house!

Coloring with Daddy!