Haste: June 2009

Aunt Jamie visits!

Last week we had a very special visit from

Aunt Jamie!

She came to visit Grant and help with several projects around the house.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jamie!

(Visit soon for pictures of what we accomplished!) Her first day in town, we declared it a fun day and went to the zoo. As much as Grant has loved the zoo during our previous visits, he had an even better time with Aunt Jamie. Aunt Jamie took him on the train and was very saddened that it wasn't as great as she remembered it being, but Grant loved riding! They also fed the giraffes, visited the goat petting yard and touched an elephant. Jamie was able to touch a shark for the first time and was amazed at all the exhibits/opportunities the zoo offers. We had a fabulous week with her and hope Uncle John is able to make the trip next time, too. :)

Yay! We're going on a train ride!

Grant loves his Aunt Jamie.

feeding the giraffe-at first he was very hesitant to stick his hand near it's tongue.

aunt jamie helping him feed the giraffe

finally, grant decided it would be okay to touch the giraffe.

petting a goat

pointing out the goat's eye

Today's creature feature is...Grant and Aunt Jamie!

petting a horse

how many "hands" tall are Aunt Jamie and Grant?

Grant is 8 hands tall

petting the elephant

Grant tried to pull the elephant's hair.

I realize that elephants are mammals, but I didn't realize they were as hairy as they are.

Jamie's favorite!

Jessica and Mike

Jessica and I were best friends in high school and did almost everything together. Some of my fondest memories are of her and I on our mission trip in Brazil and attending church camp together with our favorite youth group leader, Laura. The last time Ryan and I were able to spend time with Jessica was before Grant was born! Since then, Jessica has moved back to Indiana and is engaged to Mike (who up until that weekend, I had never even met before!) and Grant turned 1! It was really nice to catch up, and reminded me once more how much I miss her. I really need to be more intentional at staying in touch. Jessica and Mike, we loved getting to see the two of you and can't wait for your wedding!

playing in the dirt

After returning from Terre Haute, we spent the night at my parents' house. The next morning Grant was eager to see their dogs and chickens. He also helped mamaw and papaw plant pumpkin seeds. He spent more time digging in the dirt than planting, but he loved it. He stood by the chickens and tried his best to pet them (C, we talked about the book, too, which he carries around at home!) and barked at the dogs. Of course, no trip to mamaw and papaw's is complete without seeing "Ila" (Lila, their dachshund.)

visiting family in Terre Haute

May 29th, we traveled to Terre Haute with Grandpa Mike for Uncle John's funeral. Grant made the trip with us and was so happy to see Grandpa. They went on a short walk and did lots of cuddling. We also were able to spend more time visiting with family we are unable to see often.