Go ahead and get comfortable, this is going to be one LONG post with LOTS of pictures. Stephanie and her daughter, Kate, came in town Friday night for a long weekend to visit and meet Kirksey. We did a LOT over the past few days.
On Saturday morning we got up early and headed to Mt. Pleasant for the Bridge Run. This is the 3rd year in a row that I have run it, and by far the hardest. (I guess having a baby 4 months ago has a little effect on the body, ha!) We still did pretty well. We ran all the 6.2 miles except the actual suspension of the bridge, which is only about 0.5-0.7 miles I think. Richard loaded up Kirksey and Kate and met us after the race downtown in Marion Square. He did much better than I expected him to do with getting two little girls ready, by himself, and down to meet us. I already knew that he was a wonderful dad/husband, but he keeps showing how awesome he truly is.
 |
| Cheering Mom on! |
 |
| Stephanie and Kate |
 |
| Nicole and Mills |
 |
| Kirksey and Me |
 |
| Our little family |
 |
| Nicole, Me, Ashley, and Stephanie all ran together this year |
 |
| Bridge runners! |
 |
| The whole gang |
 |
| Sweet friends and their girls! |
On Sunday, after church, we went to Folly Beach for the first time. Stephanie and Kate had a blast playing on the beach. Kirksey liked the sand on her feet and standing in the “pool” of water. Of course, we already knew she would like the water since she likes baths so much. We didn’t try out the waves this time. We will wait for the water to get a little warmer for that.
 |
| I think she likes it! |
 |
| Cute baby feet |
 |
| It wouldn't have been complete without some spit-up |
 |
| Stephanie and Kate playing in the pool of water |
 |
| Kirksey and Daddy |
 |
| So sweet |
Then on Sunday night Kirksey had rice cereal for the first time! The first bite she seemed a little skeptical/curious, but then she started diving toward the spoon. She has had it one time each night since and is really getting good at eating from a spoon. Well, as good as an infant learning to eat “food” can be!
 |
| "YUM!" |
On Monday, we went down to the little pond in our neighborhood with the Wallace’s. We fed bread to the turtles and fish (well, the bread that Mills and Kate decided not to eat!). Then we played with sidewalk chalk and bubbles. We all had a good time. It is so fun watching little kids interact with each other. Kirksey was very excited with all the activities. She kept “stepping” with her feet.
 |
| Feeding the fish and turtles |
 |
| Or eating the bread |
 |
| Checking it all out |
 |
| Sweet neighbors/friends |
 |
| The kiddos had so much fun |
 |
| The bubbles were a hit! |
 |
| Kate got so excited! |
Nicole let us borrow their Baby Einstein Exersaucer to see if Kirksey likes it...
 |
| Kate showing Kirksey how to play |
I think we are going to need to invest in one of these.
Last picture before I had to take Stephanie and Kate to the airport today. Kate loved holding Kirksey.
We are so glad they came to visit!
No comments:
Post a Comment