Tonight we went to the Thrasher's game and had so much fun. Robby had taken Handley before but this was Harper's and my first time at a professional hockey game. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was very entertaining. Handley watched the game very closely, loved cheering and dancing to the music. All of the lights and people kept Harper entertained too. We had a few extra tickets so Gigi and Papa (Robby's parents) also came with us!
Our playgroup decided to have a "Baby Sprinkle" (smaller shower for second time moms). We have 5 expecting moms in the group right now and 3 of them were honored today. One of them was my very good friend, Tiara. I was so excited to host this shower/playgroup today, and Handley was too! She helped me wrap the gifts earlier this week and we've been talking about the "baby party" for the past few days. That girl loves a good party! She also knows that Avery will soon be a big sister like her and that baby Dylan will be coming to Avery's house very soon. When I told her that we were going to have a party for them she kept asking if baby Dylan would be at the party. So cute!
Ready for the shower and waiting for our friends to arrive
Handley really wanted some of the petits fours (Yummy!!!! Thanks Carrie!) and I kept telling her she had to wait for her friends to arrive before we could have some. As soon as everyone started arriving she kept saying, "Now friends are here. Now have some cake!"
This picture shows her sneaking some snacks. She just couldn't wait...
A sweet picture of Avery and Tiara
(Notice Handley in the background, still trying to get some cake!)
Handley had fun helping the expecting moms open their gifts
I'm sure it is no news that it has been raining like crazy here in Atlanta. Yesterday and today we had sunshine though and were so excited to get outside and enjoy the great weather.
Today we went to the playground in our neighborhood and the girls had a blast. During the Fall and Spring we head up there almost every afternoon. We haven't been all summer because it's just been too hot, but I'm looking forward to that routine in the next few weeks.
Handley wants to do EVERYTHING by herself these days. After I helped her climb up a few times I went to get Harper out of the stroller. Next thing I knew she exclaimed, "I did it by myself" and when I turned around she was standing at the top! She wanted to do it again and again and was so proud of herself every time she made it to the top.
Harper even got a turn on the slide. She had the BIGGEST smile each time she went down. I can't wait for her to try the swing! (And yes, I did set the self-timer on my camera and prop it on the stroller so I could get a few pictures for the blog! Ha!)
Harper had her first taste of water today! The pediatrician said I could start giving it to her at 6 months with her meals (which is what I did with Handley), but I figured a few weeks early couldn't hurt. Plus, all that rice cereal she is eating is really gloppy and I sure would want something to wash it down with if it were me. After getting a few sips she kind of made a weird face like she was thinking, "what in the world is this stuff." She really didn't drink much, but sure did love holding on to the cup.
...Handley and her daddy had this afternoon. I've been trying to get to the grocery store for a few days now, but it has been raining non-stop for the past week and the last thing I wanted to do was to drag both girls along with me, in the rain. This afternoon there was a little break in the rain and I decided to make a go for it. I wanted to leave both girls with Robby, but ended up taking Harper with me and Handley stayed behind. She and Robby had big plans while I was gone. They were going to take advantage of the break in the rain too and go throw rock in the creek...one of Handely's favorite things to do. I've blogged about it in the past - check it out here.
Knowing it would probably be muddy and very messy on the trail to the creek Robby changed her out of the cute dress she was wearing and into some old play clothes. THANK GOODNESS he did.
When I got home from the grocery store and pulled in the driveway, this is what I saw:
Quite the set-up, huh? Well turns out the rain didn't stay away for long, but Robby was determined to take her on this fun outing. He rigged a complete canopy for her wagon using a golf club, umbrella and bungee cords. I wasn't sure why she was soaking wet, but figured they must have had fun splashing in the puddles and running in the rain. Was I ever wrong.
SHE FELL IN THE CREEK!!!!!
It wouldn't have been that big of a deal if it hadn't been raining non-stop for the past week. The creek that is usually a little trickle, looked like this today.
Can you believe it?!?!? The water was almost over the stone bridge. Handley was leaning over to throw a rock in, slipped, and fell head-first into the water. Robby jumped in to her rescue. And in all this commotion, she lost a croc. :-( Robby said he saw it floating away, down the creek, but the water was so high and moving so quickly that he couldn't get it.
I can't believe he had taken the camera with him, but I'm so glad he did. Here are a few pictures from their "adventure."
Obviously pre-fall
And my poor girl, pitiful and soaking wet!
And as Handley was telling me all about it I had to grab the flip and get it on camera.
After hearing all the details and still not believing it, Robby casually mentioned, "Can you imagine what would have happened if you'd left them both here with me?" :-)
This afternoon we had went to the Sesame Street Live show and had so much fun. We were so lucky to attend with our friends, Tiara, Trevor, Avery, and Avery's grandparents. We got the special treatment and were able to sit with them in a suite. There was delicious food, our own private bathroom, and a perfect view of the show.
Handley all ready to go!
Harper was excited too!
Avery and Handley watching the show
They didn't stay seated for long...the great thing about being in the suite was that they could get up, walk around, and dance.
On Saturday night we went to Jen and Justen's housewarming party. They're house is gorgeous and even thought they've only lived there for a little over a month, it looks so perfect. So many of our friends were there and it was a fun night out for us. Thank you Gigi and Papa for watching the girls.
Congrats Jen and Justen on your new, beautiful home!!!
