Cece and Dixie came for a visit to partly babysit since Nanny was out of town and just to hang out with us too. Ava Grace and Cece had a big time while hanging out together!! They read lots of books - Ava Grace can crawl into her rocking chair and then points for a book while attempting to say the word. They also went outside to enjoy the nice, mountain weather just walking around the neighborhood. There are many things that they did, but of course, I don't have the time or energy to write everything down.

When Cece and Dixie arrived, we put Dixie's water and food bowls in the downstairs bathroom. Even though our house is totally baby proof, I never thought about one little girl that can move very quickly. When I discovered my child quietly playing, I realized that she was taking Dixie's food - pellet by pellet - and putting it into Dixie's water bowl. Dixie didn't think this was so nice as she sniffed and turned up her nose to eating or drinking until the food was removed. The good part is that Ava Grace did not attempt to eat the food (she already tried this at Nanny's in the spring). While in the bathroom, Ava Grace thought it would be fun to unroll the toilet paper (one of her favorite things to do if she gets the chance) and sit in her "secret spot". Of course we can see her under the rack, but she obviously thinks it is a cool place to sit. She laughs hysterically when you come around the corner and you say "boo" while she is sitting in there.

The park is also a favorite of ours. The weather here is so nice this time of year (upper 70's to lower 80's with no humidity - nice for summer, huh?), so we take every advantage for getting outside. Not only does Ava Grace love the swings and slides at the park, she is also content just playing in the sand. It is so nice that she is easily entertained sometimes.