Baptism

Mom and Dad (finally) found a church home and were excited to take me for baptism this weekend. My Nana and Papa were here to stand in for my godparents (love you, Jenny and Robert!).
We spent a few minutes at home taking pictures... just long enough for the boys to swelter in their suits in the unseasonably hot and humid weather. Then we headed off to the service.
I was happy to see my friend, Margaret- she helped me overcome my anxiety about the ceremony. We talked about how the priest was going to "pour water on you", and how it's "not scary". Plus, Mom and I practiced by baptizing all of my bath toys in the name of the Father, Son, and "Holy Spit".
It was a very special morning, and I was a very brave girl! My favorite part was watching Papa carry my banner for the procession, and then obsessing over it: "where'd Papa go?" and "go see my flag?".I barely made it through the long church service, which crept into my lunch and nap time. By the end I was exhausted.Once we got home, I took the best nap of the whole week!

Happy Birthday 2.0

Birthday Do-Over! Nana and Papa helped me celebrate for the second time, since I was sick for my real birthday weekend. I was ecstatic when I saw my cake- I screamed "My Piglet! My Tigger! My Pooh!". Then I dove in, face first- Yummy!I asked Mom if I can have 2 birthdays every year!

Dance Party

At school they are teaching us to "shake our bottoms". This weekend I taught Dad a few moves during our dance party.

Dirt

Turns out, I LOVE to play in the dirt!
Mom and I planted some flowers in the back this week (they are supposed to attract butterflies and dragonflies). I "helped" her by making piles of dirt, moving them from one bucket to another, then throwing it all up in the air.
When we finished I admired my work... then asked Mom if we could take all the dirt out of these containers, too.
She took me for a ride in the wheelbarrow and let me torture poor Moxie with my spray bottle. Maggie has learned to stay on the other side of the yard when I am outside with my bottle, but Mox just keeps coming back for more!

Quack Quack

Lately I have taken an interest in the difference between things that are "big" and "little". Dad taught me to use my natural flair for drama to help describe the two.

Big Girl Pool

This weekend we set up my big girl pool (I call it my "cool"). The water is usually cold at first, as you can tell by my reaction in this picture...It's almost as awesome as the beach, and is perfect for a Saturday afternoon relaxing at home!
My favorite time is when Dad and I have a spray fight. We take turns with our weapons (not fair that he always has the water hose). He let me try with his sprayer... but saved me from shooting myself in the face!
Somehow I always win, soaking Mom and Dad with my little bitty spray bottle. It's the best possible way to stay cool during these hot days!

Beach Shopping

Mom, Dad, and I have been visiting different beaches in the area to find our favorite. This weekend we found one with a big tidal pool that was perfect for kids. Dad said his favorite part was carrying all of our gear for the 20 mile trek to the water. I loved relaxing in the shade, playing with my shells and rolling in the powdery sand.But, my favorite part was the rinse! Dad took me out to jump in the waves- LOVED IT!
Don't you love those great naps?