Lost Lake

Jennifer always likes to go to Lost Lake for her birthday. This year we went a few days early. The day at the lake started off pretty cold, but it was really nice by the time we left. Beautiful as always!

Checking Out the Lake with Aunt Jennifer 

 

A Picture with Grandma, Mom, and Grandpa

My mom helped me walk on the trail. 

I don't need any hand-holding. I can handle this on my own.

Hiding

Katie likes to try to hide from people lately. She's so funny. She thinks that as long as she has her eyes covered up that no one can see her. This week, she hid from everyone under the lunch box she found.

I bet no one even knows where I went! 

Peek-a-Boo!

Playing

It's always fun to play, and Katie can turn almost anything into a toy!

There's someone on the wall! 

Now she's over here! 

 

What can I do with this bag?

I can grab it with my teeth!

I can carefully life it up without hands. 

Just like Chloe!

More Fun with Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh continues to be Katie's best friend. Instead of just carrying him around, Katie has been trying to teach him everything she does. The other day, I got some pictures of her teaching Winnie to clap for her. I didn't happen to get pictures of her teaching him how to play her Chinese drum. Maybe I'll have another opportunity in the future. Here are some pictures of Katie's time with her friend:

Look at my tower, Winnie! 

Now you need to clap for me like this. Don't forget to cheer! 

This isn't just a sandwich holder. 

It's a bed for you! 

We have fun together!

After playing with Winnie for awhile one night, Katie still didn't want to put him down. Jennifer showed Katie how Winnie could go under her dress, and the elastic would hold him in with no hands needed. Katie thought it was the funniest thing ever!

I have a bear in my dress! 

Aunt Jennifer always has the best ideas! 

I can run through the house, and Winnie is still safe!

Fresh Air

Sometimes you can just tell when Katie needs some time outside. The other night, Katie needed some time outside, so we went out with Chloe and ended up spending quite a bit of time out there. She was a happy girl!

Come on, Chloe. 

Katie: Let's keep going on a walk, Chloe! Why aren't you moving?

Chloe: How am I supposed to move with this leash going underneath my stomach? 

Checking on the Light 

Practicing Going Up the Step by Myself 

Success! 

Checking on our Mother's Day Flowers 

Uh-Oh! I found the leash, but where's Chloe? 

My mom must have put her in the house. I'll break in and get her out!

Story Time

While I've been home this summer, it's been fun to take Katie to the library for Story Time each week. She loves to hear the stories, really loves the music and dancing, has fun being with other kids her age, and just has fun exploring the library.

These shaker toys are perfect bracelets for me! 

I'm so happy to pop bubbles at the library! 

I'm so lucky! Miss Kendra left this extra book on the table, and I'm the first one to find it. 

We're high up in the sky. 

I'll show you how to separate these things. 

Playing in the Boat 

This library has the greatest activities! 

I found a mirror!

It's so much fun to crawl through these tunnels!

When we got home, Katie found her own tunnel to crawl through, thanks to one of our side tables. 

Uggg…this is a little tight! 

What is the camera doing way down there?

Goodnight Story for Chloe

The other night, Katie decided to read a goodnight story to Chloe. After she read the story, she stopped and laughed at Chloe. Then Chloe moved, so Katie took her book and followed Chloe. When Chloe stopped, the pattern would continue again. Have I ever said that Chloe is a very patient dog?

Is she getting that book again? 

Chloe is so funny! 

Here I come, Chloe! I'll read it to you again! 

I'm ready. Where did Chloe go?