Tuesday, November 18, 2008

While visiting Grandma...

We had a nice time visiting with Grandma Susi last week. I took both kids and ventured in the car by myself. I was pleasantly surprised that they both traveled really well and we only had to stop once.

Brooklyn's big accomplishment while we were visiting Grandma Susi last week. She learned to suck her thumb (see video at the end of the post). AAAHHHH!!!! Curse or blessing? All week I would grapple with the thought do I stop it now and every time I see it try to put the pacifier (which she also likes) in her mouth? Or do I let it go so that I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to put the pacifier in and deal with it when she is older? What do you think?

My cousin Jenny from New York also came for a visit. It was so nice to see her and I greatly appreciated all her help with the kiddos. Thanks Jenny you are the BEST!

Jenny who is from Brooklyn was so excited to meet Brooklyn. Jenny has informed us that Brooklyn will never be short on T-shirts with her name on them.

Aiden had a blast raking leaves and jumping in them. This was a new experience for him and he was hilarious doing it. I love to watch the excitement on his face when he tries something new.
We also had the chance to go to dinner with my friend Haley and her boys. We don't get to see them often so it was nice to get the boys together again and catch up.

Aiden had a good time at the park with his friend Owen. These two know how to have a good time.



5 comments:

Joni said...

Sounds like you had a great trip all things considered! How fun to catch up with "old" friends. We miss you here!

Sara said...

Hi Beth! Your kids are so adorable. I hope your family is doing well. Take Care!

Brandon and Natalie said...

Love the pictures! I can't believe how big your kids are getting. The videos were so fun to watch.

Unknown said...

Hi Beth!
Aiden and Brooklyn look so cute!
I think you should let her suck her thumb. It is the natural pacifier.
Love,
B

Hannah Stevenson said...

O.K. I'm officially jealous that you only had to stop once! That's amazing! I don't know what you should do about the thumb sucking...it's so dang cute when their this age...