We took part in a big Texas tradition on Friday – the obligatory bluebonnet pictures. We declined to take the pictures on the side of a highway like a lot of people do (seriously!) – Hillary and Jay found a great spot away from fast-moving cars. So here are way too many pictures:
My happy little man:
Although Charlie still isn’t crawling, he’s content to be on his tummy for ages – he just likes to kick his legs and flail his arms – it sort of looks like he’s swimming…or high-centered on his impressive belly!
Gaga and Papa are back from Cozumel and we were lucky enough to have an extra long visit with them. The watched Ellie (during the day) while Charlie and I were in Colorado, which was a huge blessing for us because it meant that Damian didn’t have to take time off…and Ellie was so busy having tons of fun that she hardly noticed we were gone.
I just love watching Ellie with Gaga and Papa – she is never happier than when they’re here. She loves reading books, going on walks, playing with sidewalk chalk, coloring and just generally having someone who responds anytime she says “’mon, Gaga, ‘mon” (translation: come on, Gaga, come on).
In addition to loving on the grandkids, Papa helped me get started on Ellie’s new room. I’m saving the details for the big reveal, which could still be months away, but trust me – he did a great job, and it’s super cute! Papa also put up another baby swing in the front yard, so now both kiddos can swing at the same time – yay! Miss Ellie could swing for hours everyday – she absolutely loves it!
And Charlie is always happy when we’re outside, so I think we’ll get lots of use out of these swings!
Papa also helped Damian assemble a new picnic table for Ellie. I looked out the kitchen window while they were working on it and laughed out loud – it sure looked like Ellie was reading the directions to them!
And we finally remembered to get some pictures of everyone together!
Charlie gives the sweetest kisses – I just love them. This one was a tad uncomfortable, but sweet nonetheless (it lasted long enough for Damian to get up, get the camera, and snap several pictures).
Ellie would like to thank Shiny Grandpa and Meme for her Easter present. Gracie would not.
Is it just me, or does Gracie look just a little beaten down? Poor girl. Ellie just thinks it’s hilarious to put the flower headband on her.
I am so behind on blogging, but I thought I would post this video to tide you over. Apparently, Charlie is NOT a fan of asparagus!
I missed Ellie SO much while we were gone. Even though I have plenty of days when I am REALLY ready for her to go to bed for the night, I just love being with her -- she makes me laugh several times a day, she always has something silly to say, she's bursting with energy, and when she does slow down, she gives the best cuddles! The only thing that made it bearable to be away from her was knowing that she was having a great time with Daddy, Gaga, and Papa -- and the reunion wasn't bad either. She was asleep by the time I got home, so I got to go in and get her first thing the next morning -- just her reaction was enough to bring me tears. And then when she saw Charlie? There wasn't a dry eye in the house -- she just squealed "it's Charlie!!! Hi Charlie! Hi!" Oh so sweet!
