Two weeks ago, Hunter's Mom came up for a four day weekend and we had a blast! The first night we went to Incredible Pizza for some Incredible fun... he he!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Decorating with Grandma
Mom & I welcomed Black Friday with traditional early morning shopping. Although, I was "done" with Christmas shopping... I managed to find even more super deals and had a great time with my Mom. After we were finished we headed back to Mom & Dad's house, where Marilyn and Pappaw had been playing. Then we decorated their house for Christmas.
Thanksgiving
Mommy's Birthday
I celebrated my 28th birthday on November 17 and was treated to some new shoes from my Mother-in-Law... well Marilyn thought they were great too!
Marilyn proudly sporting my new Columbia snow boots!
Baby taking the boots for a trial run... and her name is Baby. Marilyn refuses to call her anything else. Thanks Jane! I LOVE the new shoes!!! And the boots came in very handy on my recent trip to Chicago!
Also on my birthday, Marilyn spent the day with my cousin Matt's wife Angie and their two youngest, Cooper & Ava. They made these yummy birthday cupcakes. Marilyn was so proud of them and kept asking if she could have "one more". Thanks Angie for the sweet treat (and watching Marilyn!!)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Downtown in the Fall
Halloween 2009
So sorry for the delay in posting... I know it has been awhile. But I wanted to get caught up before Christmas... so here goes!
Marilyn refused to wear her costume so she assisted with candy distribution in her Halloween jammies... Thanks Aunt Ronna for such adorable pj's.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Visit to Ohio
In late October, we took a day trip to Waynesville, OH. Hunter's sister, Lizzie was running a trail marathon through the state park. Since she lives in Boston, it is a rare treat to be close enough for a visit. Pappaw Robert and Kirk also traveled up from Nashville for the weekend visit.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Zoo Boo
Our little Bumble Bee is getting so big! Marilyn's costume came as a gift from her Great-Grandma Day Day in Nashville. It is so cute! She even sent a leotard and tights to make sure that the cooler Indy air wouldn't be too much for Miss Buzzz. We went to the Zoo Boo where all the little people come dressed up for Halloween at the Zoo.
Anything at the Zoo has Marilyn's approval. She liked getting to see the other kids in the costumes. But I think her favorite was a twirling Elmo that she met on the dance floor.
Watching the other kids on the dance floor before deciding to join in. Yes, she wowed them all when she twirled and did her fancy dance moves.
Full on cuteness. I just love her excitement. Zoo Boo was wonderful. In order to leave, I did have to tell Marilyn that the animals needed to go back to sleep.
After the Zoo we went out to dinner Downtown and Marilyn was able to see construction equipment, trains and horses- her favorite things. It must have been like day in Heaven for our little two year old.
After the Zoo we went out to dinner Downtown and Marilyn was able to see construction equipment, trains and horses- her favorite things. It must have been like day in Heaven for our little two year old.
Pumpkin Patch
I love Fall and I love the Pumpkin Patch. We had a beautiful crisp day to be walking through the Anderson Orchard and Patch. Marilyn was elated to see the tractor that pulled the wagon to the patch. She kept exclaiming that it was "her turn". She picked out her own little pumpkin, and we selected a fantastic large family pumpkin. It is so hard to believe this is our third year here.
The Zoo!
By far our best Christmas present last year was a Zoo membership. It has been used frequently this year, and I foresee numerous trips still to come. Marilyn LOVES the Zoo. Sometimes she wakes up in the morning and asks, "Me, Marilyn, Zoo, Animals, Downtown, Now, PLEASE, Mommy..." This mantra varies but repeats itself over and over.
One day it started, and it was a day for the sitter, so I explained to Marilyn that she was going to visit her friends and play. Well, she started to cry. She kept saying, "Me, Marilyn, Animals, Downtown...." so I fibbed. I told her that all of the animals were sleeping and she would have to wait to visit them when they woke up. This worked. She said, "Ok, Animals, Night-Night, Nap."
So when Hunter and I planned a weekday excursion to the Zoo, it was great to tell Marilyn we were headed to see the animals. She excitedly asked Piper (our Dachshund) if she wanted to go see the animals. Then she asked Spud (our other Dachshund) if he wanted to go. She even tracked down our skittish cat Macy and invited her to the Zoo. I explained that she could only take one toy. She chose her new Owl, Who Who.
One day it started, and it was a day for the sitter, so I explained to Marilyn that she was going to visit her friends and play. Well, she started to cry. She kept saying, "Me, Marilyn, Animals, Downtown...." so I fibbed. I told her that all of the animals were sleeping and she would have to wait to visit them when they woke up. This worked. She said, "Ok, Animals, Night-Night, Nap."
So when Hunter and I planned a weekday excursion to the Zoo, it was great to tell Marilyn we were headed to see the animals. She excitedly asked Piper (our Dachshund) if she wanted to go see the animals. Then she asked Spud (our other Dachshund) if he wanted to go. She even tracked down our skittish cat Macy and invited her to the Zoo. I explained that she could only take one toy. She chose her new Owl, Who Who.
We had such a wonderful day at the Zoo. We both had the day off and made for a great family day. It felt like we had the whole zoo to ourselves. We even splurged and let Marilyn ride the carousel. Her sweet, "Me, Marilyn's Turn" is sometimes just too hard to resist.
Thanks Kate & Brett for the membership and the opportunity for so many wonderful memories.
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