Thursday, February 26, 2009

Couple of Fun Weekends... Part 2

Last weekend, we packed up the girls and met my parents at my Grandparents' house. It had been awhile since I had been there, and I didn't realize how much I missed it! Their property is GORGEOUS, and the yard and house hold so many memories for me. I hope we can make it there more with the girls so they can have their own memories there. Plus, I am beyond blessed to still have my grandparents, so our visit was priceless.
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I had been telling Reagan all week about the lake and how much fun we would have outside. But the weather took a turn and it was COLD. She so didn't care. So we spent as much time outside as possible. I mean, when you are two, you find a fallen limb like this one... and it is a treasure. Therefore, their yard was heaven to her.
I brought her umbrella, and she wanted it out in the drizzle. But, Daddy ended up holding it most of the time. It's a good look for him.
Here she is, soaking her pants, jumping in puddles.
Action shots!!!

So, to warm up after this particular playtime outside, a bubble bath was in order. I have lots of memories bathing in the yellow tub with cousins... wish her cousins had been there too!
Here is my sweet Granddaddy... B and R's GreatGranddaddy. Can you believe he is 90?!?!?! Has to be the youngest 90-year-old ever. It was B's first road trip, so of course their first time to meet. I love this picture in particular because it shows his college ring from Pepperdine.
I love this one for obvious reasons!
Reagan's Granddaddy and Grandmommy brought her a Dora fishing pole. It was her first time "fishing!" (we didn't put any bait on it... too cold to even try... next time we'll fish for real.)
So, she had to practice casting and reeling in the living room. Concentrating of course with her tongue out.
She did pretty well actually! It was fun... the rubber weight on the end was a pink fish, so we caught something every time!


Then, she wanted to just watch Daddy do it. Too bad he didn't have the pink butterfly umbrella to go with the Dora fishing pole...
LOVE this one.
Then, Granddaddy got out the riding mower. FUN! I was snapping pics as fast as I could... I had to put several because I just couldn't decide.



I looooooove this one! Totally getting framed in my house.
My pretty girl "driving" the "tractor."

Many of my memories revolve around bike riding with Granddaddy. He still rides a bike (a stationary one in the house so he can be with my GrannyJo) like 30 miles everyday! Anyways, he had lots of old bikes in his shop that we used to ride, some that he made himself from junk yard parts! So, he let me take home this Strawberry Shortcake one that we can maybe repaint and let the girls ride. :)
The girls' two Granddaddys. :) (love their view out their back windows!)
She then needed Daddy to take her for a spin on the "tractor."

GreatGranddaddy suggested a warm drink when we went inside, so this was Reagan's first hot chocolate. Of course, this sweet-toothed girl loved it!

Aren't they sweet?
Grandmommy taking R to feed the ducks.
They weren't hungry... just a little scared of us and swam off. Reagan tried to entice them to come back with bread, but to no avail.
Don't know what they are doing, but I liked the picture.
Here is my sweet GrannyJo. Four generations of girls!
She got some sweet snuggle time with Brooklyn. LOVE this picture.
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Ok, on to a few pics of the last couple of days. Just some of the sweet sisters.... and Brooklyn's first time to sit in her Bumbo!

Reagan had two dressup days at school this week. Tuesday was Mardi Gras, so they were to wear funny dressup clothes and/or beads.
Sweet smiley girl!
This is what I am blessed to see when I enter the room these days, if she is awake. She full-body smiles... with face, arms, and legs! So precious!And, today at school was either School Spirit Day to wear their shirts, or Go Texan Day in honor of the Houston Rodeo. We did both.
This is her tipping her hat... "Yee Haw!"


6 comments:

Stacia said...

Love you pictures from your trip to your Grandparents house! I can't believe your grandpa is 90?!? Trips like those are wonderful memory makers!
And Reagan's MardiGras hat is so cool! B is growing so much! Love all the smiles =)

Tracy said...

LOVE all of the pics!! Especially the ones with your grandparents! Don't you just love watching your grandparents love on your children?! :) Makes my heart melt!
Those 2 girls of yours are sooo pretty! ...and getting so big!

Amber said...

What a fun weekend! My most favorite picture is you on the teeny tiny bike followed by your grandfather with the girls...I'm a sucker for men in advanced age!

Finally the picture of your Dad with the sweet, small, very pink umbrella. It's fantastic!

P.S. I think Brooklyn is bigger than Kirkley! Matter of fact, I'm pretty sure.

Rachel said...

Such sweet pictures!

Andrea W. said...

I know I am not the first person to say this, but it is remarkable how much Reagan and Brooklyn look alike- Beautiful girls!!

GPaty said...

Those pictures of your trip reminded me so much of Cody's grandparents lakehouse. They are both deceased now, but some of my most favorite memories of our early relationship are of that lakehouse and times spent with Granny and PawPaw. Cody even proposed at the lakehouse. So...thank you for sharing YOUR pics and memories and for making me stop and cherish the memories in my own heart. You have such a precious, precious family! Love you friend.