We've been having tons of fun lately just living and enjoying each day. Last Friday morning we drove up to San Antonio and had several things to do on our visit. We got to have lunch with my old boss Tim and my friend Monica. Tim is a wonderful Christian man and I really enjoyed working for him and also becoming friends as we worked together on some tough projects. It was also good to see Monica, we don't get together enough! She is now driving from George West to San Antonio to work every day so keep her in your prayers for safe travels. Lena Kate was great during lunch since she had a nap on the drive up. We had a corner booth at Pei Wei (LOVE IT) so she was able to play a little after she ate and wasn't in the way. She sat in Tim's lap and was still...she must've liked him because she doesn't do that often. Friday night LK played with Charles and all of his fun toys while we packed up and helped Gus and Amy move into their new house in Fair Oaks Ranch. It is a great community and we all love their new home. It is going to be a great place to gather :)
Playing with "Uncle Tim's" Iphone
Saturday we got all dressed up in party dresses, well LK had a party dress on, I just had a comfortable dress on. I'm all about comfort these days...with a little cuteness too, of course. We stopped by for a visit with Aunt Nancy and Uncle Trent. Lena Kate just loves their doggies, actually she just loves chasing their doggies since they chihuahuas run from her. It was a nice visit and then we were off to Rachel's baby shower. If you recall that Rachel and I were pregnant together the first time around. She beat us all to the second one. She will welcome baby James in the next few weeks. I'm very happy for them. We had a great time at the party and I really enjoyed getting to catch up with the old gang-Rachel, Bethany and Heidi. The added bonus was that Lena Kate got to play with Catalina at the party. It is so cute to see these two play. They've always played well together and been about the same size. They danced arm in arm and One of the funniest moments was when LK took her sandal off and Cata was picking the toe jam out of her toes and wiping it on the floor. Lena Kate always stops and checks the bottom of her feet when walking barefoot. I guess when she steps on something she feels the need to check it out. Cata is about 6 weeks older and that girl can sure talk. She is at the point where she will pretty much repeat words to you. Lena Kate has some catching up to do :) She is saying new words every day though and I'm enjoying watching her learn so much.
Ready for the party
A toe picking session
Back together again...except Rachel is the only one preggo this time. Can you believe she is 3 weeks from due?
The girls were playing sweetly here.
Cata kissing LK
We ended up coming home Satuday night and Charles came to stay with Mimi and Papa while Gus and Amy finished moving. Lena Kate has tons of fun playing with her cousin Charles and he is playing well with her these days. He even shared his toys more this time around. Usually, he takes anything he thinks LK might play with and hides them from her...tehe. We all swam on Sunday and again yesterday. Whew, I'm tired. Oh wait, I didn't mention the 7 mile run on Sunday. I'd have to say I don't think I'd make it without some KLOVE inspiration playing in my ears. I don't have an IPod, but must say I really enjoy the radio and it is free!
Cream cheese braids-recipe at www.eatingwithelaine.blogspot.com
I think you are all caught up on our adventures for now. I'll leave you with a little update on LK's favorites these days: swimming, doggies (STILL), stuffed animals and babies, wearing somebody esle's shoes...and her own, her puzzle from Leelee and Grandpa, eating fruit (STILL), saying "whoa, whoa, whoa" when going over a bumpy road, "EEIEEI" her cd in the car, Nick JR, dancing with the elephants on The Jungle Book, sliding, reading lift the flap books, saying, "NO, NO, NO, NO" when she is frustrated or spills something, saying NO in general-gotta work on the manners-but she does say "pees" (please) so sweetly now, running in circles, calling Dada "Daaaeeeee", getting a balloon at the grocery store, snacks, the church nursery, Elmo-she loved Charles' Elmo live and would kiss him and carry him and dance with him, smoothies-she LOVES them as well as ice cream and milk shakes.
I'm sure I missed plenty of other things she's into, but I had to stop the madness at some point. We are having tons of fun watching her grow into a little girl. We are working on manners, obeying, picking up our toys, and potty training some. She gets very whiny when tired and I'm used to it, but poor Daddy isn't sure how to handle it, but he does pretty well. He's been very good to help put her down and care for her when I go on my running or workout adventure. Life is good in The Wonderful World of Lena Kate. Thanks for peeking into our world and we hope things are just as blessed in your world!
My latest project-pickled okra!
2 comments:
She looks so cute in that picture next to the bath tub! What a pretty party dress, on a pretty little girl! You guys have been having a rockin' Summer, and I'm glad to hear that all is going so well. I could sure eat one of those pickled okras, mmmmhmm!
Oh! And I forgot! Pei Wei is SOOO good. Pretty much spoiled me on asian food, we love it. The Mongolian beef is my favorite. I'm salivating now. Oh, and their lettuce wraps? So good. Okay, that is all.
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