Today had it's ups and downs--mostly ups.

Another rainy day with more indoor time than outdoor. Oma went for a hair cut at nap time and Betsy resisted napping for Opa as long as she could, but finally conked out in a rather uncomfortable-looking position. When Nate returned home after work in the afternoon, Betsy ran to the door calling, "Oma!", but when she saw it was Nate she instantly threw herself to the ground in a brief fit. Sink/water play and bath, games with Opa, a wagon ride to Bergsma's house and stories with Oma ended the day on a much happier note. (Note: Story books were ones Ben wrote and illustrated as a 6th grader and highschooler. Betsy loved them both!)

Busy Day

The day started out rainy, so we stayed inside and baked rhubarb pie and cookies, and made a batch of freezer jam. When the sun came out we checked to see if the strawberries were ripe yet--and sampled the first red berry of the season. Then finally play time at the church nursery while we visited with friends. A brief unhappy moment at the end of a long day, but Betsy still managed some happy smiles at bedtime.

Sunday June 28, 2009

CG started the morning while the coffee brewed, pink outfit and her own purse for church. DeeDee came for the afternoon playtime and the Garlinghouse boys kept busy in evening church nursery.

Saturday, June 27

A buzy day, with the afternoon at Sugar Island.

Friday, June 26

Video added to Picassa Web Album at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/memyton/June25?authkey=Gv1sRgCPyOx9uaxLipowE#

Thursday June 25

A busy day, including a trip to Sugar Island, play time and a tea party with the neighbors. Wish you were here too.

Still having fun in Oma & Opa's neighborhood!

The neighbors all knew how much we were looking forward to Betsy's visit. Dixie and granddaughter Mattie (pulling wagon) presented Betsy with a Beanie Bear and Ty & Jay Dunbar presented her with a Pooh Bear to play with in the pool. It has been wonderful to "show off" our precious girl!

Tuesday was Terrific

Pool, playground, lunch at McD's and 88F in the Soo. Betsy even got a nap!

Fun at Oma & Opa's

Father's Day 2009

We're Pretty Sure She's Gifted

Betsy's Big Girl Bed

From Betsy's Big Girl Bed

Here's Betsy's brand new bed. It turns out that it's much better for jumping on...

Betsy and Grr

Mom's Off to Canada

Betsy and Mom snapped a few pictures this morning before Mom flies off to Calgary for two days of interviews. Can you believe how grown up Betsy's looking? Click here for the whole album.