Monday, July 30, 2012

Retirement at two and under

My mom's parents live in an apartment in a retirement community.  This often gets us a lot of attention walking around with little ones.  I greatly enjoy seeing the joy it brings the faces of the older generations that rarely get to see such anymore.  Although for some reason, they always call Zoe a "he" even with the pink and dresses.....slowly that hair is coming in though!
Gigi had fun different toys!  Like an eleltic piano (I remember playing such when I went to visit her as a kid) adorned with pictures of Zoe that we gave her for Christmas.
 
Some fun reading times with Gigi....pretty captivating. 
Yummmy cherry treats!
Zoe had a blast pretending to put on make-up on everyone.
She even let GG-pa join in on the action....no one should be left out (not even men in their 80's). 
Of course the babies got attention, too, meeting more family for the first time!
Fun breakfast in the cafeteria each day....Zoe made herself at home, just kicking it.
More reading....
And dancing...
And silly play
And Toweeeee...
One morning the babies got special reading time from Aunt Lauren.
How sweet are they?
Poppy helped for some photo opts!
There is a beautiful park just across the street that we walked too.
The littles had napes, and I sat just long enough to notice HUGE storm clouds rolling in at a record pace.
Then we ran to try to beat them....I think I might have looked a little crazy doing such with a large pouch....but we made it safely in time to beat the down pour.
A couple more fun shots...
That's one specail lady right there!  And I am so blessed to still have her in my life and get to be a part of my girls life!  We love you GG!

The mega pool!

So Flordia, being the hot state that it is, has some awesome attractions.  Did I mention I would love to live there.....if only my immeadite family would want to go back.  The warm weather and sun just call my name. However, I know that Columbia is where the Lord would have us and there is nothing like the peace that brings!  I'm thankful we still get to see my family in the Sunshine State though!
 
So while we were there, my cousin took us to this awesome pool that had many attractions for all ages and a special swim time for just the littles.  It was a lot of fun!
Lot's of little baby love!  I have become one of those momma's that love hats and much clothing to protect from the sun.
 
 Gotta love that grin!
I think Zoe enjoyed it more before all the sprinklers were turned on....what a little apprehensive one I have.  BUT I must say that I like that about her.  I prefer that to a wild child that would make my heart so nervous with many brave actions.  Watch my next child be a boy that is just that way!
So thankful for my sister being able to come and lend a very helpful hand...the girls just adore her....I mean really who doesn't!
 I would love to go back, as I know the kids would love it that much more when they are older!
 
We managed to get a shot of all the mommas and their babies....tired, hungry and ready for a nap!