Grandma and Grandpa Babysitting

For our fifth anniversary, Sarah and I took a trip to Sonoma, CA and wine country. My parents (aka Grandma and Grandpa) kindly volunteered to stay with Lily in Maryland so she could keep going to "camp" and stay in her own crib etc.... They had a great time while we were gone. Here are some of the things they did:

"This corn is yummy!"

"This is a fun playground"

"This is a really cool fountain Kathy and Bill have"

"I love Kathy and Bill!"

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for letting us get away for a couple of days! We really missed Lily and are glad to be home :)

Ring Around the Rosey

Lily loves to sing and dance. Recently, Grandma sang ring around the rosey with Lily. She loved it!

Broccoli from the Garden

As many of you know, lately Lily likes her fruits and vegetables to be fresh - garden fresh. Literally. As in, she may not eat it if she hasn't picked it herself.

Elmo Shoes!

Thanks for the super cool Elmo shoes Grammy Cookie! Lily has been feeding them at every meal she is wearing them at.

Pittsburgh Splash Park

In preparation for our visit this week, Uncle Steve found a splash park for Lily. Grammy, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Steve, and Sarah took Lily the other day. Lily had a great time watering everyone feet and running through the fountains.

Working with Papa J

During our trip to Pittsburgh, Papa J hired Lily to help him in the store. She was a good helper and was "paid" with lunch at the Tick-Tock at Kaufmann's (Macy's).

"Papa J, can I order some clothes with Elmo on them?"

"This is a fun restaurant!"

The Pittsburgh Zoo

This week, Lily and I have been in Pittsburgh visiting Aunt Rachel, Uncle Steve, Grammy and Papa J (as well as other family and friends). Yesterday, we took Lily to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. She had a blast looking at the lions, elephants, giraffe, and bears. But nothing was as exciting as the fish!

"That lion looks hungry Papa. Do you think he wants a cracker?"

"Elephant! Stomp! Stomp!"

"Where are all the penguins swimming, Uncle Steve?"

The zoo has a new exhibit for a polar bears. This particular bear was very friendly and was showing off his swimming skills. Lily sat watching the bear for a while. We were surprised she wasn't a little afraid of him, because as you will see, he came right up to the glass.