Grandma and Grandpa G. came to visit me. Mom and dad are really a sidebar to any visit from grandparents, I'm the important one here....really. Anyway, they brought me some really cool books which I had them practice reading multiple times. They sure are fun. We played in the yard and went to a brunch with bottomless mimosas....they all liked it. Oddly at the brunch, I got a mimosa, but mom told them to hold the champagne...so I guess it was more like straight orange juice. Anyway, it was fun. Grandma helped me plant herbs and some other shrubs....it was tough work. We played alot though and overall it was a great visit. From here, Grandma and Grandpa went to Minnesota to the cabin...without me...can you believe it?!!!
Then last weekend I took Mom, Dad, Elvis, Sadie and Dibs camping in our "new to us" (okay, it's used)pop-up camper. It was awesome. We tried to go near Denver since it was our first time out, but apparently it's really tough to get into campgrounds here, so we went to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. It only took Dad and Mom 2 hours to figure out how to get the water and electric to work....after 1 hour dad decided a beer would help...I think it did since he got it all working. The dogs loved camping and so did I! I got to go on lots of walks and picked up tons of rocks to add to my collection...because, I LOVE ROCKS!!!! The campground wasn't exactly the nicest since there wasn't a hint of grass, the playground was scary, the highway was really loud next to it and we were placed next to the dumpsters and the shower houses....and there were 20 empty spots all around us....to say the least, mom and dad had lots of good laughs!
(the pics below show me helping to pack...as you can tell I like playing dress up with my red shoes, my hat and in this pic my map)
(The next pic shows me playing dress up again...I have my PJs on but then I put a swim diaper on top of it...again, with my red shoes...mom and dad wouldn't let me play outside like this...party poopers)
(this pic is of Dad and I taking the big dogs for a walk...no, that is not our camper and truck in the background)
I started swim lessons and let me tell you I'm like a fish....I flip and flop and look like a hot mess trying to navigate the water. But the good thing is I loved it and can't wait to go back. I tried to teach dad how to blow bubbles and kick but it's apparent it might take a few more lessons for him to catch on too...he tried to blow bubbles and I tried to eat the water. We make a great combination in the water.
My teachers sings really dumb songs, even mom and dad agree....especially mom since she used to teach lessons...oh well.
I hit a growth spurt which is a good thing....except I outgrew all my clothes. So mom just ordered new clothes which she hopes will last through the summer. At least I finally hit the 20.5 lb. mark. I'm growing up. Speaking of growing up, I'm getting another hair cut and photo taken this week. Mom and Dad said they'll send everyone a picture update next week so you can see just how much I have changed.
Until then - have a great week -
Love - Madeline Rose
PS. Elvis, Sadie and Dibs would say Hi but they are tired from their run today and are napping.
(the pic below is Dad and I...you'll notice I will now wear my hearing device without chewing on it...mom and dad are pleased about this)
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