Ocean here we come!

Molly was very excited to go to the ocean this weekend. We usually go to Seabrook in the fall but had a coupon so we loaded up and met our friends at the ocean. We had a full house this time-busting at the seams. 8 adults and 3 kids. Friday was beautiful when we arrived. Erin and I got to go for a walk around the community and enjoy the ocean and listen to the waves. Sadly, Saturday morning brought rain, rain, and more rain. Mostly a misting all day long with some strong winds. We did venture for a short trip to the beach and quickly returned to the house for baths and hot cocoa! After naps, came play time at the park. After the kids were in bed, the adults played games, sat in the hot tub and just relaxed. Oh, how did I forget to mention-and ate! We always have way more food than we can eat. Love the homemade egg rolls! Sunday morning brought sunny skies again. We took a side trip on the way home and stopped at another beach for Molly to play in the ocean. And play in the ocean she did. We were dipping our toes in the water and Molly was playing in the sand, when a bigger wave came in and brought more water than Molly was expecting. It went up her leg about 3 inches. She was so surprised, she freaked out and fell over on her butt. Then she really screamed! The look on her face was priceless. Wish I would have taken our camera on our walk on the beach. haha!

oh, Molly learned how to climb the ladder up to the top bunk. Once she figured that out, there was no stopping her. She had to keep up with Ellie and Joey. I think it is safe to say, the kids had a great time!

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Pictures from Texas

 

So we have made it home and I have been lazy about posting pictures.  Here are probably way more photos than you want to see but how do you narrow it down.  We had a blast playing with Mimi and Pawpaw and can’t wait to go back. 

The pictures cover Molly’s first egg hunt on the porch.  Our trip to Tyler, where my camera died a few photos into our trip.  I was so mad that I didn’t charge the battery and of course it isn’t a battery I could get at the drugstore!  We went to the children’s park which had great stone fountains, a bridge so nicely named “Molly’s bridge”, and a statue of 2 teddy bears playing.  Of course, Molly climbed up on the bears and gave them hugs after my camera died.  I think Floyd was trying to torture me!  We had a great time paddling around the pond in the evening and enjoying the beautiful sunsets.  Floyd worked with his dad and Uncle on building the deck on the front of the house for his mom.  It also includes a walk way around the side to connect the front and back deck. 

Molly would get up every morning asking for PawPaw “check cows, tractor, check cows….pleeease!  she quickly learned that using her “nice” words (please), she could get what she wanted. haha.  we also were able to go visit Craig and Jodi (Craig was our best man at our wedding) and their 2 girls.  Molly had a blast playing with Cailyn on the trampoline. 

I think that covers the highlights of the trip.  Enjoy the photos!

 

 

 

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Texas!

So I forgot my camera cord at home so pictures will have to wait until we get home. We are having a great time-I think Molly is having the most fun. She is loving hanging out with Mimi and Pawpaw. She would follow PawPaw around all day long if we let her. (The boys are building a deck-not really where she needs to be!) We have had great weather-a bit windy this weekend but beautiful. Sunny and warm! Supposed to be in the high 70's this week. Can't wait. Floyd's mom is doing good. She as graduated from the liquid diet to the mash potato diet (soft foods). Molly runs from window to window when she is in the house to see the cows. And moos at all of them. When she is outside, she just wants to ride the big tractor. We took her out in the paddle boat today for a nice trip around the pond. I forgot what work a paddle boat can be. I need to be doing that every day!

Well, I should join everyone for games. Happy Easter!

Proud Molly

A very proud Molly with 2 stickers on her nose. She gets a sticker everytime she goes peepee and poop in the potty. The other night she did both before bed. We were so excited. She wanted to wear her stickers on her nose. To make it extra special, I got out the camera. She loves her pictures.

playing in the dirt

one toy shovel scoop at a time. she's a hard worker!

taking over for daddy

come on dad, where should I put it?

I missed getting the full picture. She was swimming in the dirt. Arms and legs moving and dirt flying. Needless to say, when she came inside, she went straight to the bathtub.

We are getting closer to planting grass in the backyard. But then I wonder how I'll keep Molly out of the dirt while we wait for grass to grow. She might be upset when the dirt pile goes away.

brings us up to date

She helped clean her room on Tuesday.

So after watching her drag the big broom and swifter around, I spotted this little broom with matching dustpan at TJ Maxx. She now carries that around the house. She swept my room, her room, and the bathroom. Now if only the dirt would go in her dustpan and into the trash. Floyd tried to show her how that works. It was fun to watch. She is my little helper.