All in a rainy day

Rainy days are tough when you are such an "outside girl" but we managed to make due and have some fun indoors this weekend!

One busy girl = lots of activities!!!

We played dress up

We read books in the rocking chair

We took our HUGE but favorite blanket all over the house.

Mac says it looks like a wedding veil :)

We played on the Ipad

We cheered for the Heels...although not well enough, sadly :(

and we played with stickers!

A rainy day is nice, every once in a while, but for the most part,

we enjoy the warmth of the sun!

xoxo

LPA at the Great Wolf Lodge

We headed to Williamsburg, Va. this past weekend for our first Little People of America Regional Convention. It was held at Great Wolf Lodge and it was a wonderful experience, our expectations were blown out of the water. We came only knowing one family and left knowing tons, we learned a lot about BG's achondroplasia (her doctors better get ready) and our love and thankfulness for Betsy Grace and each other is stronger than ever. There was a lot of love at Great Wolf this past weekend!

This chick is a trooper when it comes to sleeping while traveling. She took her regular 2 hours naps and despite a later than usual bedtime, slept wonderful at night.

Odd to say but she loves her pack n play!

There were many fun parts to the weekend but we were all excited to see what the big waterpark was all about.

Mama and BG in their tunics, ready to head down!

And these pics say a thousand words, she had an absolute blast!!!

This is where we stayed, nice and safe :)

BG's buddy Camden and his daddy

There was a banquet on Saturday night and it was a green theme for St. Patty's day.

Daddy and Betsy Grace were looking sharp!

Another one of BG's new friends, Brea. These little girls were SO cute together!!!

They held hands....

They danced....

and they found balloons!!!!

The O'Rourkes and the Barksdales

Daddies with kiddos, watching the Irish Dancers!

Right in the action!

Betsy Grace with sweet Janie.

This little girl has been through so much, we loved spending time with her, her big brother and sister and her parents...what a special family!

We couldn't stay much after 8pm because of bedtime but the dancing was just kicking up.

What a fun party!

We left the next day full of pride, blessings, knowledge and love. We didn't know what to expect but our trip was so special for our little family of 3(4 if we count little sister). Mac and I feel it is so important to build a strong network for our family, so that we can have the love and support of people just like Betsy Grace. And for Betsy Grace to develop life long friends who are just like her. We are so very blessed for the health of our child. We have not faced one complication with her achon and we are so very thankful. We certainly met a lot of children and families who have been through so much! I was reminded this weekend to not take anything for granted, God has given us so much, especially all of the gifts that we see because of our angel, Betsy Grace.

xoxo

MOMO!!!

Last Friday morning, Quinerly, Jordan and I took our girls to see Sesame Street Live and it was a hit!!! Even though all 3 are huge Elmo (Momo) fans, we were not quite sure if they would get into it or sit that long but we had great seats and the girls LOVED it!!!

Here they are before the show...not quite sure what to think :)

And then the show started, Betsy Grace was mesmerized!

She sat in her own seat, the whole time...such a big girl!

Later that afternoon we took a trip, 5.5 hours to Williamsburg Virginia

and we watched Momo the WHOLE time :)

Pics from the trip to come!

xoxo

Sick Day

My day always begins a little before Betsy Grace gets up. I love the morning, it's peaceful and quiet...a perfect time to gather myself before a busy day begins. This Saturday, we had lots of plans, an action packed day that started with going to the Y and ended with Mac and I getting out and having dinner with friends. But the moment that BG woke up, I knew it....SCRATCH...all plans off, it was a Sick Day :(

It was so pitiful, she was lethargic, didn't want to eat and was content just laying on the floor with her entourage of blankets, aka "nae-nae's". I chronicled the day by phone for my mom, who had just returned from St. Barths and was dying to see little miss, but stayed away in fear of catching the bug. Even though I HATE to see my little girl sick, I have to admit that sometimes it's nice to just take away the agenda and enjoy the moments snuggling :)

She ate about 2 bites of breakfast and then took to the floor, where she laid for about 2 hours.

Still pitiful and puny, watching "MoMo". We love us some Elmo!

She didn't eat very well but was such a good girl and took down her juice like a champ!

Finally, we got her to eat. What's for dinner?

BANANAS

And then the day ended with our favorite...a nice long bath!

xoxo