EdVenture

Susan, Bella, Greer, and I went to Family Night at EdVenture this week. Can you argue with $1 admission? It was slightly chaotic for parents of almost 2-year-olds to navigate around the big kids. Both of our sweet girls left drenched after playing in the water exhibit outside. They were probably a little tired, too! This mommy sure was! Here are a few pictures thanks to the iPhone...

Playing on the John Deere tractor
Taking "eggs" from the chicken to the tray

As close as Greer will get to driving for a LONG time!

A physics lesson that doubled as tennis balls going down slides
Drumming at the Africa exhibit

They were able to watch themselves on a screen behind me

Jumping in a soft space designed for smaller kids

I hope Greer enjoyed the night because it may be a while before I can take her back. My nerves were blown! Daddy will need to be with us next time, BUT it was a fun way to make some memories while Chad is out of town. Thanks to Susan and Bella for joining us. Spending time with them was the highlight of the evening!

Father's Day Idea

I have been wanting to give out this hint for a while, but thought it would be best to let Mother's Day pass first. My Dad gave Greer the sweetest book that would be PERFECT for Father's Day. It is called "Because Your Daddy Loves You" by Andrew Clements. It is such a good reminder to your kids that all the "little" things their daddy does really conveys his deep love and care for them. It would be a great addition to your library!

Postal Problem

I was so shocked on Sunday when I read in the newspaper that stamps were going up again! With a toddler around the house, I would certainly say that staying on top of the news is pretty much at the bottom of my priority list. That may have to change because when I went to the Post Office today they were out of 2-cent stamps, and had a very limited quantity of 1-cent stamps. (I couldn't buy the 20 that I needed.) Of course, more are coming in tomorrow.

As was just reflecting on the growing problems associated with being a government agency, I envisioned a possible scenario if the government really took over the banking industry..."I am sorry mam, but we seem to be out of $1 bills. They are rarely used these days, after all. Please come back later this week to cash this check."

Since it is so easy for a pregnant woman and her toddler to go to the Post Office, I think I will ask my husband to do this. Or I will get some when I go to Mullins. The line will probably be shorter there.

P.S.- I really do love the USPS! Just can't believe what it takes to supplement my stamps!

Easter Pictures

What a special day to enjoy the blessings of a wonderful family! We went to church, had brunch, and took naps. The evening was capped off by watching golf. I love that expression- joy!
Greer and Daddy (She is completely a Daddy's girl! I am too, so I can't complain.)

Greer and Momma (I am in a maternity dress, but I didn't get a good shot of the belly.)

Opening a present from Marmie and Poppie

Playing with the Easter egg toys

Bubble Time!

Yesterday, I let Greer wander away from me while I addressed a few envelopes. I was honestly thinking, "how much trouble can she get into in a few minutes." Stupid! She managed to get into the bathtub, unscrew the top to her HUGE bottle of baby wash, and pour it all over herself and the tub. The only positive side to this was that the mess was contained. It was about 5 pm, so I cleaned her up and left the tub for bathtime. As you can see below, she had quite the bubble bath. Chad had a difficult time rinsing the tub out completely!

New Backyard

Prior to the party we had last weekend, Chad built a patio for our backyard. We made lots of fun family memories along the way! The day that he started digging it out we had a rainstorm and it filled up with yucky orange water. I told Greer that Daddy was digging her a swimming pool :)! Later, we helped with the installation of the pavers. Chad actually stayed up until midnight to finish before the next rainstorm. All in all, we are so excited about all of the work that we have had done- new plants, new fence, new patio. We can't wait for the pollen to clear out, so that we can enjoy the yard! Oh yeah, and Monday we will have a little deck built to extend our porch onto the patio. Then we will enjoy it all!Greer is wearing Daddy's work gloves

Stacking rocks is about the most work we got out of her!

Unless you count modeling as work

Let's pretend she was clapping for her parents

Queen of the yard

The real hard worker

Smiling is hard work

Weekend with Family

Last weekend we had a party for Meghan and Matthew to celebrate baby Tucker's coming arrival. I didn't take any pictures at the party :(, but Chad took some on Sunday. Here are some pictures of the picnic we had with Nathan, Allison, and Garrett... Lunch at Riverfront Park

Garrett and Allison

Greer is having a great time!