Hide - n - Seek

Well its been raining forever now. Katie complains about it every day - "Mommy why is it raining" She is getting real good at hide -n - seek.
Except that she will continue to hide in the same spot the whole afternoon.

Beach

Well today was even hotter then yesterday. Katie and I decided to head to the beach ( along with half of the other NJ residents). It was perfect - except it took 15 minutes to find a parking spot, and the water was freezing and the bathrooms were locked - other then that it was perfect.
We had a lot of fun. Katie spent a lot of time chasing the waves, despite the water numbing your feet within 15 seconds. Maybe kids are unaware of the pain the cold water creates in adult feet.
We built a few sand castles - this time I had our shovel and pail :) - just forgot the camera :(.
We walked out on the rocks and played on the play ground for a while. It was a beautiful day, sun was shining and there was a cool breeze in the air.
Hopefully this summer will not be much hotter the it was this weekend. I think I might have to buy us some beach passes this year.

Car show

I believe every Saturday night this summer the Chick-fil-A in Howell sponsors a car show. We went Saturday nigh - it was a huge turn out - 226 cars. Bill drove his 51 Chevy and Katie and I followed in the Vibe. They really do a nice job.
There is oldies music playing and contests for the kids. Katie tried the hola-hop ( she needs a lot more practice). There were four girls that were very good - I think they could of gone all night. The judge made it challenging after a while by making them walk, turn around and then hop on one foot - the hopping is what ended the contest.

They also had a belt toss - Katie waited in line and was excited but backed out right after Bill took the picture. I think she was the youngest kid in the line.

Summer Day

Well this weekend was absolutely gorgeous ( well actually it was a bit too hot). Bill was out in the yard working ( Go Bill ) while Katie and I were enjoying the sun.

Who needs a sidewalk for chalk. We decided to draw on the chimney - and Katie decided to draw on her hand.

It was so nice out that we hooked up the sprinkler and ran threw it - very refreshing

She is just too cute for words.

Papa

Nana and Papa came to visit for Easter weekend. In the past Katie didn't pay much attention to Papa, but this visit was different. It was nice to see them interacting more and playing. Hopefully this summer Papa will teach her to fish. Alt least he believes in playing it safe :)

Pacifier Fairy

Katie has achieved a milestone this weekend, she voluntarily gave up her pacifier :) . We told her there was a pacifier fair, who if she gave her pacifier to, would bring her a present. Saturday night was the big night , before going to bed she layed her pacifier on the picture. And when she woke in the morning the pacifier was gone and a present was there.
Last night she started to ask for it at bedtime but stopped herself. She held onto her stuffed fish instead and that was the end of it. She makes us so happy :)

Rides

WWWWWHHHHHHEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!
She went on this ride all by herself - she is getting so big.

What a thrill seeker

On the swings with Dad

Waiting in line :)

The tea cup ride - yippee. I think I need to start taking Dramamine before I go.

Katie's first real roller coaster - unfortunately its dark and you can't see it well, but she had a good time. I got beat up pretty good.