The Perfect Nanny

The month of April was a whirlwind of packing and closing down the "old" house.  Goodbye 1408.  As I write this we are already unpacked and settled in the new place but I didn't want to move on and forget our last days on fourth street.  Grandpa Chuck came to visit and help with the kids and it was so helpful to have him entertaining while I worked. 

Pretty soon after Dad arrived we had the movers come and we were left in an almost empty house.  Just our mattresses, a few toys and books.  But reading is something we all enjoy so much and I am fond of saying, "A good reader is never bored."  A trip to the library and we have hours of entertainment!

 

And of course we had fun with our 3D books written and illustrated by Grandpa Chuck himself!

 Two of Grandpa Chuck's main interests are magic and flying and he brought some of both to share this trip.  Here he is showing the kids the "magic vase" which he left for Peanut to practice.

Sissy's pouring water trick which requires a towel and usually floor cleanup...smile.

He was so impressed with Peanut's checkers skills and has promised to start chess lessons on a future visit.  I remember Dad playing with Grandpa and it's fun to see the tradition continued.

And it's also a nice way to settle down before bed after a long day of Transformers and police chase.

Speaking of things that fly, this was a funny one.  She let go too soon and couldn't figure out where in the heck it went!

The kids had so much fun with these little balsa wood flyers.  I love when they are outdoors exercising and using their imaginations. 

Thanks Dad for coming to help and spending so much time playing with the kids.  They have learned so much from you and have so much fun while they do!  I enjoyed our visit too and I'm so looking forward to you bringing Mom back to the new house.  I love you both so much!

 

 

Embracing 2.

 

Our sweet Bree is two.  She is full of spunk and love and laughter.  She brings us so much joy.

 

 

 

Bree, Mommy and Daddy and Hayden love you so much.  We wanted you so much for so long and then you showed up right at the perfect time and you have our whole hearts.  Happy Birthday sweet girl.