Dress Up

One of Big Sister's favorite cousins came over to play today, and they had so much fun swimming and playing.  Towards the end of the afternoon, they put together a little boutique of Big Sister's dress up clothes and put on a fashion show.  So fun!

Swimming Lessons

Big Sister and Little Bud, along with a few friends, are taking swimming lessons this week (we were able to find a great teacher who was willing to come to our house for the lessons, which makes my life so much easier!!).  Little Bud is not a fan (the teacher is mostly trying to teach him to float).  Big Sister is loving every minute!

New Hampshire

Last week we flew up to New Hampshire to visit John's extended family.  Grammie joined us on our adventure; we were visiting her family after all!  We had a wonderful, busy, fun filled week!  Many memories were made :)  Big Sister had a blast hanging out with her cousin and spending time with Gigi and Papa Dean (and the rest of the family too!).  She even tried to talk us into moving.  Little Bud took a break from teething in honor of the trip, and was his usual happy, sweet self (when he's teething, I sometimes forget what a easy, happy go lucky kid he is!).  Thanks everyone for such a lovely week!!

Ready to go at the Birmingham Airport (the new terminal is awesome!)

checking out our plane before boarding

Little Bud was so sleepy after our day of traveling!

Big Sister enjoying some pool time with her cousin

Excited for our water park adventure!

Big Sister loved the inflatable slide

Sweet Cousins :)

Big Sister bravely went down the green slide!

helping Little Bud with his walking

Another little cousin joined us for our day at the water park

Playing in the waves at the beach!

Little Bud was loving the ocean!

winding down with a few good books after a long day at the beach

This picture melts my heart!!
Even though it's been so long since they've seen each other,
they have such a sweet bond!

Bensons Park

checking out the pond with Gigi

swinging at the park

walking in the bear tracks :)

both girls had fun climbing

sweet boy

love him!

ready to jump in!!

cannonball!

John and I were able to go on a day date to Boston.
We toured the Old State House and walked around the North End

Faneuil Hall

The Freedom Trail

taking a break from shopping

It rained on our last day, so we went to a fun indoor play area

These girls had a blast climbing, playing and sliding

bouncing

this boy loves to slide!

monkey bars

sliding cousins :)

Papa Dean, Gigi and their great grands!

On our last night, they had a parade with light up bracelets and necklaces

after a while, they took the parade inside to the basement

dancing

Gigi and Big Sister

Thanks for a wonderful trip!!

Buckled up and ready to head to the airport

Almost home!