Play date with Jace and Callia

We finally did it! Coreen and I were able to schedule a play date. One of Bridget's favorite things to do is to say hello between her legs and then if you do it she crawls between your legs and kisses your face. Callia decided to check this game out.

Sunday at the park

The sun was shining, we had no plans and Bridget was refusing to nap...so Brendan loaded us up and away we went.   Bridget started to get tired eyes so we pulled over at Ruston to wake her up a bit (we would rather her get a proper nap at home).  It was so beautiful out!  Bridget loved being pushed in the stroller by dada...WOA! was all she really said and then go go...when Brendan stopped. 

 Getting ready for the trip...she only likes to wear them inside the house.

 Brendan ran around in the circle (you can see the tracks) and Bridget LOVED it

Dada and Bridgie

Family Pic 

Brendan took the stroller off roadin' through this marsh...Bean thought it was pretty cool til we stopped for a picture

Down at Ruston there is a new park at the beginning......It has all of these really tall rocks that Bridget loved to touch.  

 Telling Secrets...

Right next to my work is the 10th Street Bridge.  It has been under construction or closed for as long as I can remember.  It opened a couple of months ago and I really wanted to go accorss it...so Brendan made it happen for me!

Pixie Turns Seventeen Months!

Oh my how the time is flying.  I was giggling the other day as I was rocking Beanie to sleep...I was thinking of the countless conversations with Destiny I had about if I would ever be able to get her to sleep without a swaddle and do they make swaddles for 16 year olds....And what happens if she never rolls over...and then I don't want to take her to the doctor for not crawling....All of that to say that Bridget is on her own time schedule and just when I give up worrying about something (Ahem walking)...she shows me that she is almost ready to take the bull by the horns.

Bridget can walk she absolutely chooses not to.  She stands on her own if no one is watching.  Please don't misunderstand me...she is not walking at all...she just could if her life depended on it.  She is a kick!

I know I always say that she is a joy and a funny little girl.  This month I would say that too but I have heard so many times form others that she is a smart little thing...and I have to agree!

A couple of new things this month is to point her finger like a gun and click her tongue...thank you Auntie Destiny.  (kind of like the heres looking at you kid click, click)

She will mimic any sound dada makes...especially songs that have Ooohs, woes and yeahs...followed of course by snaps and claps.

She is in 24 month clothing...which is on par for her...she has always ran in the 88% for height and weight...which generally puts her one size ahead of her age.   I would like to point out that there is a horsey on her dress and tights so getting her to sit still without petting the horse was a miracle. 

No no mama...she said as she almost fell off...I think this pose might be going bye-bye

Oh the famous--knock knock hello game (see 16 months)

Dear Jackson---We have your dog....

Dear Cousin Jackson-

We have your dog Marcie.  If you ever want to see her again...well...good luck.  You see I have taken a liking to her and sleep with her every night.  She likes to go everywhere with me...and I really like to smell her and kiss her.

She keeps me up at night because I tell her stories.  Moma had to come in and take her away one night because I would not stop talking to her!

I am sorry cousin but finders keepers!  XOXO- Bridget

You should know Marcie was returned to her rightful owner (although Bridget does not agree to rightful owner) via air mail (plane flight with Grandma Ah!) No tears were shed during the giving back process...because moma did it while I was sleeping!

Happy Easter

Easter was low key...and I mean low key!  We had just finished with me getting back from Hawaii.  Keri and the boys coming home with me for my grandpa's funeral.  My dad and Cathy went to the property to settle their souls and my mom and John went to Destiny's in-laws house.... so as usual protocol we went to Nana's.

When we got there we found that the Easter bunny had arrived with a basket of goodies!!!  It was so precious watching Bridget open each item and look at it before getting the next item out of the basket.  

This is an Easter pop-up book...She LOVES books. 

This picture cracks me up...she is reaching for me as I am coming up the stairs. 

Quack, Quack...this is Bridget's new animal sound...perfect for Easter!

Nana laying on the floor in her apron reading a book with Bridget...

Dada playing with a new bouncy green ball.

Then she conned Papa into reading the book on the floor

Little miss big girl...are you kidding me?!  She looks so big! 

The Farm

When Keri and the boys were here we had the opportunity to go to the Helle Farm...Bridget got to see her first ever cow!  I think cows are a top three contender for favorite animal. 

Good Bye (Great) Grandpa Nelson

My dad's dad (so my grandpa, Bridget's Great Grandpa) Raymond E Nelson passed away while I was in Hawaii of prostate cancer.   It was a strange blessing to be in Hawaii when this happened because I was with Keri which just makes everything a little easier.   I think it was also best because my dad is a silent griever and I would need to be with him if I was home...so this just gave him a little bit of space.   

My grandpa was a different man for everyone...for me he did not apologize for his faith (which I love) but he did not shove his faith in your face either (which I love!)...He was a convicted Catholic and had the grace and understanding to allow you to believe and worship the way in which you were called to worship.   I remember thinking that my grandpa would be very upset that one of my uncles had left he Catholic faith for another practice...I asked him if he was mad...and he looked at me with love and a smile and said..Kati it is all the same God it is just how you choose to worship him.   I was YOUNG when this happened and it still resonates with me. 

Grandpa also had a smile on his face every time we walked in the door.   He had this sense of humor that was quiet and then all of a sudden he would shock you by saying something like All right you lucky people I am here....it always made me laugh.

Grandpa and grandma came to the hospital late in the night after Bridget was born and I just remember thinking how blessed and honored I was to have my grandpa there holding my little one (I do have to admit as a first time mom I was freaking out because my grandpa had the shakes like someone with Parkinson's and the ground below Bridget's head was hard)...Grandpa looked at me and said don't worry Kati this is not my first time holding a baby. 

Keri and I had the opportunity to live with my dad at my Grandpa and Grandma's house when we were little....there are so many good memories at the farm....