We went to Florida. It was the first time the girls got to go to the ocean. They liked it, a little, but did decide that the sand was fun. The bummer, stomach virus. That's right - everyone of the adults except Graham, and our two girls got SUPER sick. We were laid up for about 24 hours and just passed it around the house. Not fun, but the beach was awesome. You can see us here as we were dressed up and ready to go to the beach. There are some other pics below in the slide-show if you didn't get enough.
Also, while in Florida, we celebrated the girls 1st birthday. It was one of about 4 birthday parties and about 10 birthday cakes. The girls are SO lucky! They have the best grandparent, aunts, uncles and cousins. We are so grateful to all of them, and all of you, for the prayers that helped to bring them to us one year ago.
So, we rushed back from Florida and right into the birthday. We had a lot of our friends there (but missed many of them). I think that one of the coolest thing was the cake. How cool is this cake. Our friend did it and I think she did an awesome job. She came up with the monkey idea all by herself, and I think it fits perfectly! The girls made a pretty big mess of the cake, but in true Elizabeth style, she got mad b/c she got some of it on her. She hates to be dirty - except when she eats! If she is in her high-chair, all bets are off. If she isn't, she thinks she has to be a prim and proper princess. I know, I am in for it!
So, after the birthday party, we decided to go and have another birthday party in Colorado. We went up to CO and spent a few days at Heather's sister's house with their cousin. They are too delicious together. Elizabeth and her have learned to crawl in a most peculiar method. One leg crawls, the other leg bear crawls. It is funny to watch, but at least Elizabeth is mobile. We also got to work on the ranch, ride the four-wheeler and catch some fish. Though it wasn't Ansley's favorite, we did catch some big fish. (a 4lb 4 oz rainbow trout!)
From there, we came back home I got to go offshore fishing. WHAT A BLAST!!! We caught some kingfish, shark, and some other fish (unmentionable). It was a "manly bonding" thing with all of the guys off of Galveston. We also brought home about 30-40 lbs of kingfish, so if you want some fish, come and get it! Here we are with our catch (at least those we could hold). You will al see some of the Blue Water off of the Galveston Coast if you look at the slide show.
Now we are back at home and starting all sorts of new stuff. I have a new job which means no more Mr. Mom. Super bummer! I liked staying at home with my girls. We had so much fun together and I can't tell you how great that the first year was for me. Ansley has learned to run all over the house and Elizabeth is a dancin' machine. Just put on some music, and there she goes. Heather is doing great at work (of course) and is working hard to keep it up. We now are the family that eats meals at 6 pm at the table instead of take-out on the carpet. It is a new way of life, but I know that neither I, nor Heather, would trade it for ANYTHING!Anyway, love you all.
EACH Knies
