"Oh! It's beautiful!"

**Sorry it has been a while since we updated. We made some changes to our computer set up and uploading photos is a bit more challenging than it used to be.**

School is going very well! Georgia quickly adapted to the new schedule and really enjoys going to school. Last week, she made a red collage (red is the color of the month) and I hung it on the refrigerator. When she saw it later that day, she said, "Oh! It's beautiful!" When I picked her up on Monday, she was standing in front of the full-length mirror, smiling at and talking to herself.

A few weekends ago, we went up to Columbus to spend some time with Granddad and Nana. We went to a park with a sandbox and Georgia spent most of her time there, digging intently. Granddad and Nana also treated G to an indoor Dora house, which she loves. It is BIG, as you can probably see.

First Day of School!!

Georgia’s first day of preschool went very well. When Brian got her up and dressed her, he reminded her that she would be going to school. She said, “That’s right. Mrs. Bruce.” (Mrs. Bruce is her teacher.) She was a bit confused and upset when we said goodbye and left her on the playground with her classmates, but she ended up having a great day. She was excited to see us when we picked her up but she certainly did not want to leave! We go back on Friday for day 2. Brian and I think she is really going to love school!!

Stacy sent us this photo from the party. As you can see, Georgia got right in there with the older kids to help groom the horse.

Tomorrow/Monday is Georgia's first day of preschool! Check back tomorrow for some photos of her big day!! Also, take a look at Stacy's blog: http://burgoonfamily.blogspot.com/

Horses Horses Horses!!!

We just got home from Riley's 5th birthday party at the horse farm. Georgia had a GREAT time! She loved Ms. Barb, one of the owners who also facilitated the party. (She is the woman on the right in this photo.) Georgia sat on a horse, but did not want to ride it. (We are surprised that she even sat on the horse so that was something!) We all had a great time and appreciate Riley inviting us to celebrate her special day with her.

Brian is watching the OSU football game as I type this - the Buckeyes have just scored their first TD. Go Bucks!!

Go Bucks!!! Beat Texas!!

Georgia is getting ready for the Buckeyes’ big game against Texas on Saturday (even though she will be in bed for all but the first 15 minutes of it!). GOOOOOOO BUCKS!!!!

Before the game, we will attend Riley’s 5th birthday party at a horse farm in KY. She will have the opportunity to pet and feed horses, as well as take a hayride with Daddy and the other children at the party. Check back over the weekend for some new photos.

A couple of weeks ago, Georgia and I dropped Brian off at work and spent a day in Columbus visiting our friend Kelly, who was in town from Boston. Kelly was in Columbus to visit with her new nephew – Joshua – who was about a month old and completely adorable! It had been a long 2 years since we saw Kelly and it was a great day. After going out to lunch, we spent the afternoon at the pool in Kelly’s brother’s development then went for ice cream before G & I headed home.

That Saturday, the three of us headed back up to Columbus. After seeing Matt’s new office, we went to lunch with Bob, Carol and Matt. After lunch, we drove over to Dublin to attend a baby shower for our friends, Jeff & Katie. They are expecting their first baby at the end of September. We saw their brand new house for the first time and it is beautiful. G especially enjoyed the open space of the rooms they have not yet furnished! The baby’s nursery is adorable; Katie’s mother, a talented quilter, sewed the sock monkey-themed crib bedding. Not surprisingly, they received LOTS of great Ohio State-themed gifts!

This past weekend, Brian’s parents met us at a local spray-ground and spent some time running around with Georgia. Georgia had a great time with her Granddad and Supernana.

Here are some new photos of Georgia. In one, she is wearing a t-shirt that her Uncle Matt bought for her at Lollapalooza, a music festival he attended in Chicago earlier this month. The other is a photo of her at home yesterday, hamming it up for the camera while she played with her dinosaurs in the dollhouse.

School Days

Georgia will be starting pre-school in September and we are getting ready! Today we received a letter from her teacher, Mrs. Bruce, and we have already been given our first assignment – to tape/glue a photo of Georgia to a piece of paper and write about her family and some of her favorite things. No doubt that "ice cweam" will be one of those favorite things! Tonight we found her a little backpack and she loves wearing it!

Tea Party with Pablo & Uniqua

Miami Whitewater Park

Tuesday we met the Burgoons & friends at Miami Whitewater Forest for some fun at the sprayground. Georgia's Granddad came down to spend the day with her. She had a great time. This was the best we could manage for a photo. She was on the move!

"Happy Day, Daddy!"

Today is Brian's birthday. G woke up this morning and said (after being prompted), "Happy Day, Daddy!"

Children's Museum

Tonight we went to the museum center and had a great time in the Children's Museum.

I'm swimming!

We filled up the pool today and G splashed around with Dora and Boots for a while. The water was so cold that her teeth were chattering but she refused to get out!

Busy Weekend

We had a busier than usual weekend but, of course, I did not get any photos of Georgia! Friday night, we went to Kings Island for Brian's company's picnic. G was not too interested in getting on many rides but seemed to enjoy getting out of the stroller to walk around the park. We watched a parade and she waved to Dora and Boots.

Today we celebrated my father's 70th birthday at Karen's house. Many of our relatives from my mother's family and some from my father's family came to wish him well. After the party, Georgia's Uncle Matt and her cousin Andrew came to town to go to the Reds/Cubs game with Brian, Bob and Matt's friend Sean. Here is a photo of Matt & Andrew at the game.

Although we enjoyed the events of the weekend, we are looking forward to a relaxing day at home tomorrow!

'Tis the Season for Ice Cream!!!

Tonight we dusted off the ice cream maker and whipped up our first batch of the season. Here are some pictures of G enjoying a bowl of cookies & cream.

Dandelion

This is a picture of G on her grandparents’ patio a couple of weeks ago.

Zoo

We went to the zoo a couple of weekends ago and here is a photo of G enjoying the tulips. She insisted on walking around the zoo instead of riding in the stroller.

Tumbling class

This afternoon, Georgia and I met Stacy, Carter and Riley for an hour of tumbling and gymnastics. Georgia had a ball, except for an incident involving the rainbow parachute. (She ran underneath it, realized I was not with her, and was not very happy!) She really enjoyed jumping on the trampolines. Here is a photo as she and Carter jumped together. (As you can see, G's new summer shirts are already a little too small!)

Easter photos

Go Play Cafe

Recently, we joined the Burgoons and friends to celebrate Carter's 2nd birthday at the Go Play Cafe (http://www.goplaycafe.biz) in Mason. The kids had a great time and Brian got a workout as he followed Georgia through the tunnels and tubes!

Fashionista!!

Brian took Georgia upstairs to change her diaper and this is what she insisted on wearing instead of her pants.