As much as we are watching our children to see what they do with thier lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Feeling Hot Hot Hot

This was an action packed weekend to say the least!
Isabella and I enjoyed a trip to the park where we fed the geese and had a small picnic. Bell had fun playing with James & Molly at the park. What better way to cool off than to bust out the pool!

To complete our fun filled Saturday we played croquet with the Sherman's. We will just say that the ladies won...hehe :)

Sunday, another HOT day, we spent time with family in historic Fredericksburg, VA. Isabella really enjoyed her ice cream cone!
To top off a fun weekend here is a video of Miss Giggle Pants having a blast!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Spring has Sprung

Our yard has come to life now that Spring is finally here. We are delighted in all the new plants and trees blooming in our yard. Isabella even picked a flower for me! A flower for Mommy


A refreshing shot after a light rain



Dogwood Blossom = Our state tree

Family Reunion

This past weekend we made the trek up to Maryland for Isabella's great grandfathers funeral. A somber event turned into a family reunion and a nice time with extended family. Saturday we enjoyed a nice party at my in-laws house. The weather was perfect to relish a night outdoors. Isabella had fun meeting everyone.
Isabella with her 2nd cousins James & Polly

Another 2nd cousin Lu-lu and it does not look like there is any sharing about to happen
Aunt Meredith & Bell

Then Sunday we enjoyed a family day at the Sugarloaf Vineyard. We enjoyed a tour and learned a lot about the winery. Here are a few photos from that day....
Farmer Bell at Sugarloaf Vineyard

James & Isabella testing the soil

Someone is ready to go home

Family

Monday, April 13, 2009

Happy Easter

I remember last Easter was when we saw Isabella's beautiful smile for the 1st time. Now this year Isabella was able to dye eggs and really get into the holiday spirit. Here are some photos of our fun holiday weekend:

Dying her hands...


and now dying the egg

Isabella did very well dying a yellow and then an orange egg. But she got a little too excited by the red one (seen below) and chucked it across the deck. She also really wanted to drink the vinegar colored liquid. Eww.


Finished Product #1 (Isabella's are the 2 in the front row)

Finished Product #2
Then on Easter Sunday we had a nice holiday meal and Isabella wore a sweet little dress.

So sweet
HAPPY Easter

"Nobody puts baby in the corner"
Rollin' in her roadster


Hope everyone had a very nice Easter!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Petting Zoo

This weekend was fun! It was absolutely beautiful outside which was the perfect backdrop for our weekend. A petting farm came to town and of coarse Isabella had to be there to experience the new sights and sounds. She really enjoyed watching the bunnies and even touched the small ponies. Actually, she was pretty freaked out by the horse who stuck his head through the bars and was right up to Isabella's face. She did NOT like that. Here are some pics from our trip to the petting zoo...



The Easter Bunny

More bunnies


Someone looks tuckered out from all the fun!