Fun with Friends

We went over to the Fletcher's new house and enjoyed some fun playing in their wonderful backyard. It is so nice to hang out with people with two year-olds. For the most part, they don't get too alarmed when your kid screams, or takes a toy, or even insists that each and every thing in the house is "mine"....

run, gatesy, run........
Keelan and Hudson

Ball

Ball with Daddy

the linear formation

This girl can really catch. seriously, almost every time!!!!

The potty is back in the bathroom now! Cute little peer, huh?

Big Girl Room

We have been busy getting Gates accustomed to her big girl bed and room! She is doing pretty well, but she does enjoy getting out and reading and bringing every single book into her bed...
I am almost done, I just need to get a white lampshade and change the plate on her wall for something that goes a little bit better... But, I am pretty pleased with how it is coming along. See those books and toys in the window seat? They all end up in her bed each time she goes to bed...

This is her new bed. We have a foot board, that looks good. We just bought the wrong frame, so we need to get one to accommodate the foot board...

Such a big girl!

Circus!

Today my dad took all of his grandkids, Jackie, Brandon, Mom, and me to the Circus! We had such a fun time! My dad has always loved the circus, as have I, and now Gates.
Here she is just before we left home. looking at the elephants. They understand French, English, and German. The oldest one is 53. They are treated well, despite the protestors outside of the circus...

Yes, Brandon and I are dressed in the same color. Cute, huh?

Looking at the elephants.

beautiful little niece, that is starting high school..........

The little fairy God Dog brought lots of luck into our house! In this week of potty training, things are going well. Gatesy is getting the hang of things! Thanks so much FGD. And also to Brandon, if he were not home, I would have given up. I feel quite sure!!!! :)

Fairy God Dog

Fourth Fun in the Sun

Padre was a blast. Gates loved the pool and the beach, and was a good little traveler. This slide is a major hit, and she is still asking for the froggy slide.

I love this picture. I have one that looks very similar that was taken about 31 years ago.

at one with the sea

Uncle Peyton and Uncle Tucker

DeeDee and Gates. There were so many new things to look and see!

Thanks Uncle Peyt!

and this is just before our firecracker really exploded!!!!!