Memorial Day Weekend

We had a very busy but super fun memorial day weekend. We packed in all of our favorite summer events into one weekend (hanging out by Grammy & Grampy's pool and having a cook out, going to the beach, getting ice cream, going to cousin Will's baseball game, and playing in the sprinkler) !! The weather was perfect and we enjoyed as much outside time as possible.

Below are a few highlights from the weekend.

Ellie showing off her new standing up skills. She has decided that she likes standing better than sitting. Soon, when she starts moving we will all be in trouble :)

Isabelle sitting by the harbor looking at boats.

Nana and Isabelle eating M&M's and being silly :)

Ellie's first trip to the beach !! It was a short one, but she seemed to enjoy herself. There will be plenty more beach time for her in the next few months.



Isabelle has decided that she "loves the beach." - A quote from her. She was scared of the water last year. As you can see from the picture above that is not the case this year. She played in the 51.7 degree water and loved every minute of it. She is going to be a water bug just like her Mom :)


Mom and Ellie's first picture at the beach.

The girls playing (or fighting over a toy) at the beach.

The girls and their sunglasses enjoying the nice weather on our deck.

Isabelle's memorial day outfit. She picked it out. She has an eye for holiday flair just like her Mom and Nana. BTW- she liked her outfit. I am not sure what the sad face is all about?!

Daddy and Ellie relaxing. They both have their holiday flair on too:)

We did take time on Monday to celebrate Memorial day. We went to the town parade and also went to a few ceremonies at the local cemeteries. Thank you to all of you have served or are serving right now. We cannot thank you enough.

In the last year Isabelle also got over her fear of the sprinkler. She and Daddy played in the sprinkler for about and hour and I don't think she stopped running and laughing the whole time.

Her hair may be shorter, but it still looks really funny when the static electricity kicks in as she goes down the slide.

The girls taking a break at the playground. Ellie loved this tunnel. This was her first time "playing" at the playground. Before we know it she will be joining Isabelle running from slide to slide.

This weekend we witnessed just how much Isabelle has grown up in the last year. She is no longer scared of the pool, the beach, and even trying new things at the playground. She is turning into a brave little girl. I think this weekend was a preview of how fun this summer is going to be for all of us. Stay tuned......