Nelle's new found joy

A week or so ago Nelle discovered that one of the cabinets containing all of our tupperware didn't have a child safety latch on it anymore. Needless to say, she has to completely empty this cabinet several times a day. As soon as I put it away she is right behind me taking it all out. I have discovered that this is one of the most irritating things in the world but I also realize that this is part of her development. Either way she keeps me having a full time job. LOL

Visit from Grandma

Im a little behind on posting but a few weekends ago Grandma and Papa Grosse came to visit for Grandma's birthday. We went swimming which of course Nelle loved, like usual, but she was very quick to let us know when she was ready to go. She just went and stood by the gate. LOL Then Grandma and I went shopping around for a Wedding dress for me. We only had time to go to David's Bridal but apparently that was were I was meant to go. I tried on about 8 dresses and I found the one. Surprisingly enough it was the 1st one I tried on and man is it GORGEOUS! Anyways then later that night we all went out to eat and got some really great food then headed off to go bowling. Of course we all forgot our cameras so no pics were taken but we had a blast! It was midnight blowing with all the lights off and the cool colorful lights going and Nelle just thought that was awesome. She even helped bowl and although she didn't hit any pins she still was still in aww. It was a great visit and we cant wait to go bowling again..maybe that will have to be a tradition or something.

Oh and the bought Nelle one of the coolest toys I have ever seen..all of the levels on the wooden thing lift up and in each level are different shaped blocks. As you can imagine its VERY messy but she loves it!

A visit from NY

All the family from NY came into town a few weeks ago, this "group" included Jakes brother; Michael and his wife Jenny and there 2 kids (Nelle's cousins, Grant and Gabe) and Jake's mom. Nelle and Grant and Gabe got lots of play time and it was just awesome to see them all interact. We also all went boating, which was Nelle and Gabe's first time boating. (Thats one for the baby book.. Nelle's very first time on a boat was with Gabe!) Nelle loved it! She just wanted to play in the water and she was a VERY good sport. She didn't have her 1st nap until about 5:15 pm! No fits or anything, we got very lucky with a such a good little girl. Then Nelle also got some much needed Nana time! Thanks so much for coming to visit and dont be shy!!!

Playing in the sprinkler

For Nelle's birthday Papa and Mimi Eldredge bought her an Elmo mat that sprays water when you hook it up to the hose. We set it up for her today and she thought it was so fun except when it squirted her in the face. She had a blast!

The park

Nelle really loves to go to the park so yesterday we took her. This time of the year all the play equipment is really hot so she cant climb up on any of it but she still loves going. She loves finding all the little stuff like pine cones and rocks and also watching all the kids play. I think she is still trying to figure out how to play with other kids so thats why she just watches them. This park trip was her first time on a tire swing tho and she did really good. She just hung on while daddy pushed her a little.

4th of July

We took Nelle to the Sugarhouse firework show this year and Nelle LOVES fireworks!! We got there a couple hours early and let Nelle just be outside and play and she loved that. Then...the Fireworks started. She pretty much laughed the whole time. She was pointing and oohhing and ahhing. She made it the best firework show ever!

Ferris Wheel

Last week we went to the park with our friend Park (weird) and his granddaughter, Bella. Nelle rode the ferris wheel for the first time and loved it. She said whee whee the whole time. It was cute. And I got to try out the whole 2 kids thing. Bella is 8 months and weighs the same as Nelle so it was quite difficult. Loved it tho.

I know she looks scared but she really did have fun. I think this was the first time around.