Day with Geep and Gran

A few weeks ago Ben gave a training for volunteers for MAXlife that was all day and as a volunteer I had to also attend. Being gone all day we had Ben's parents, Geep and Gran, watch Ellie. They had a great time and got a few pictures to document their time together.

Sous Chef

When I have time I am loving sewing. I decided to make Ellie a little apron she could wear while we cooked. Ben's only request was that it be just like mine. I finished it a few weeks ago and I must say it is pretty cute!

Playdough Fun

We had our first experience with play dough and it went pretty well. Ellie only tried to eat it a few times, but other than that she loved playing with it.

Camping Out

Living Room Style Camping

Beach Trip 2011

We were so excited to go on our yearly beach trip in August. It is a wonderful time for our family to get away, spend some much needed time together and relax. We always have a great time and this year Ellie was so much fun. Last year the pool was her best friend, this year it was the beach. She has no fear, so the waves did not scare her at all. She loved playing in the sand and walking around the beach and she was obsessed with the water. She would wake up after each nap and every morning saying "Wa" (which is water to her). She could not wait. We can not wait to go back next year! Of course we were having so much fun that pictures are few, but we did snap a few!

30 years

In August I hit the big 3-0! I am looking forward to this next decade and all it will bring. As my grandmother told me, 30-35 are the best years of your life mentally and physically! I told her I was excited on one hand, but on the other, would about the rest of those years :) (Thanks for the wisdom Granmary!!) The first 30 years were more than I ever could have imagined. Ben gave me beautiful flowers and delicious dessert as well as an individual cup coffeemaker, which I am so excited about.

A Little Green Thumb After All

I come from a long line of very talented gardeners and landscapers, but that gift has seemed to pass me by, or so I thought. On Mother's Day Ellie and I planted some sunflowers out back and this summer they bloomed. I felt very accomplished at finally achieving being able to grow something from a seed. Who knows maybe next year I will tackle growing a small garden.