A buzzin’ good weekend

Who doesn’t love a venti caramel macchiato triple shot with two sugars? [In her dreams.] Water in a Starbucks cup will do just fine too!

Fun with Nanny and Poppy in Texas

Goldilocks loves her family...grandparents, great-grands, auties, uncles and cousins. We're fortunate that she always goes to our family with open arms and kisses. Jason's folks came from Nebraska for a visit and Marin had a blast with them!

Having a ball at the park with Nanny.

Opening Poppy's new Kindle was exciting for everyone.

Thanks for making the long trip to visit us!

Memorial Day Weekend

We have a patriotic kid on our hands. Goldilocks l-o-v-e-s flags.  She spots them everywhere: houses, parking lots, parks, car dealerships and the mother-load of all flags in her world can be found at……. ‘Wobby Obby.’ {Hobby Lobby}

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Fishy, Fishy in the Brook, er Pool

Swimming lessons have been more fun than what we ever expected.  Marin isn’t in love with the idea of being under water, dumping water on her head (who is??), holding her breath or jumping off the side of the pool, BUT she loves to float on the giant ‘lilly pad,’ kick her legs while floating in the ‘motor boat,’ sing swimmy songs and finally go down the slide at the end of class! 

Goldilocks is not going to win a gold medal in the breast stroke any time soon, but thanks to Emler Swim School she’s less afraid of the water and ready to hit our neighborhood pool.  Good enough for me…. 

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Picasso? I don't think so!

Painting a birthday card for Grammy.

Love bingo markers for little hands!

Oh? You didn't want me to eat the paint?

Monkey See, Monkey Do!

These two monkeys follow each other around all day long. It's no surprise that they mimic each other's actions sometimes!

Little Fishy

We signed Marin up for swimming lessons for the sole purpose of her to not hate the water. She loves her daily bath, but hates to get her face & hair wet. She doesn't quite understand that we live in Texas and the only outdoor activity she will be able to do in June, July and August is SWIM!

Here she is ready to go for her first swim lesson! She's signing 'bath' (one-handed) since she thinks that's what she's going to do. You're are in for a big surprise, little girl...

Sporting her favorite sunglasses here....

...and here! :)
Poolside pictures to come soon!

Hello, Daddy!

When Daddy is on the road, he's very good about calling us first thing in the morning. This month Marin started shouting, "Helloooo? Daddy?" each time the phone rang. She misses him so much when he's gone, but certainly looks forward to his calls.

Babe in the Bluebonnets

The bluebonnets were gorgeous this year, but they didn't last long.

Goldilocks at 20 months

Grammy's visit to Texas

One thing is for sure...little kids know who love them! Marin loves both of her grandmas to pieces. Here she is reading the Toys 'R Us ad to let Grammy know everything that she wants!

Grammy joined us for gymnastics at the Y. Marin was less than enthused about being photographed when she was so busy showing off all of her tumbling tricks!

Bubbles are MAGIC!

Marin and Oliver love the bubble machine!

Catch 'em!

Reaching for the stars, er bubbles!

Marin's first trip to Sea World

Loving the colorful fish!

Uncle Mike, Conner & Ashley getting ready to feed the dolphins.

Checking out all of the fish!

Kissing on Cousin Ashley.

Texas Memorial Museum

Sibling love!

Outside the museum

Marin's new squeaky shoes from Nana!

Baby Bumper Gymnastics

Marin loves her gymnastics class. She's just started taking an interest in the bars...

and the rings.....

and the balance beam!

Miss Rebecca is the best teacher!