Lila came over and spent the day. Having Lila for the day is really easy. The girls have soooo much fun together. We played tea party with Pooh while waiting for the rain to clear. Eventually realized that was futile and dawned our raincoats for a cold adventure walk. Yep summer solstice this weekend and we are still wearing our Wellies. 
Elizabeth loves the Zoo. All we have to do is head in the general direction and she starts screaming "Zoo, Zoo, Elephant, Zoo, Yessss" and then if we are really going there all sorts of joy explodes.
We also celebrated Jeff's birthday. It was really a pitiful celebration as the Birthday Boy was sick. Elizabeth was not phased and was quite excited to open his presents and blow out the cupcake candle. The funny thing is she actually does not enjoy cake. I thought I would try again but still it was a lick of the frosting and then she was done. I don't think we will ever have those photos of her with cake smeared all over.
Prior to Jeff's incapacitation, of which he is now cured, he did his first Tri of the season along with our friend Yvonne. The water temp... 57 degrees... not right!
We headed out in the Westie for Mother's Day weekend. Elizabeth was a trooper and slept sort of well although she preferred the sleep in my arms. Above we are resting in our hour long ferry ride and below she actually had an afternoon nap in the Westie... a first! We even managed to listen to 2 episodes of 'This American Life'. Pure luxury.
We camped out on Doe Bay where the views are outstanding, the food is amazing and there are hot tubs for beginning, end and middle of the day soaks.
Of course Elizabeth was in charge and driving our direction as always. She is a sassy gal and we love it all.
Mom, of course, was in charge of Elizabeth or really lets be honest here... Elizabeth was in charge of Grandma. While dirt was moved and beds were raised Grandma and Eliz watched from the perch on the front stoop. I'm not sure who was happier.
We did allow a break for Sunday Church... off they go.
Elizabeth participated in her first Easter egg hunt. Our friends, Yvonne and Brian, have a yearly hunt at their house which originally started with all adults and many a mimosa. Well children are nearly outnumbering the adults but the mimosa's seem to flow at an even faster rate. Fun for all!!
Their was a tight grip on her basket of eggs. She still did not understand that there was candy inside. Mom and dad saved her from that knowledge and enjoyed the chocolates. Good parents!
I lost my seat early on to Elizabeth however she sat still so it was waaayy worth taking the floor.
The girls finally had enough of the table and eventually just gave up all together.
Laura came in town for a quick visit. We spent most of our time at the park. Elizabeth was thrilled to finally have someone willing to ride the roundie-round with her. That thing just makes me nauseated but Aunties are always willing to take one for the team. Laura was willing to try all the park equipment that I avoid. Unfortunately I imagine that our next park trip will involve lots of insisting I swing from, hang from and spin on various torture devices that are only for children and Aunties.
Elizabeth was initially terrorized by this blue slide. Have no idea why but she did eventually recover.
This is a story about a sad little girl, a funny man with a small hat, two baby dolls and a swing that makes it all better. 
