Painting with Auntie Casey

We have enjoyed Auntie Casey's visit so much and no one has had more fun with her than Vivi!  I honestly don't know what we would have done without her help.  We have been so busy that we haven't had the opportunity to take many pictures during her stay but we did manage to get some photos of today's painting adventures in the garage.  Vivi had a blast!  Especially when she discovered that she could paint herself!  Even Jack managed to get in on the fun by supervising from Daddy's lap.

First Easter Egg Hunt

Happy Easter!  Vivi went on her first Easter egg hunt today with several kids from the Mom's Club.  She had a great time.  To our surprise, she knew exactly what to do when she found an egg and quickly filled her basket.  After filling her basket, she then wanted some of the other kids baskets which she obviously thought were much cooler than her own.  She especially liked her friend Hutson's dinosaur basket.  Here are a few pictures from the hunt as well as a few family photos.  As you are sure to notice, I am now about the size I was when I delivered Vivian and have 3 more months to go!  The Doctor is predicting that Jack will be around 9.5lbs!!

Waiting patiently while the eggs are hidden

Got one!

Checking it out

Putting it in the basket

Look!  There's another one

Taking a turn on the swings

Our growing family

Yeah!  Vivi is clapping

First Aussie Vacation

We took Vivi on her first Aussie vacation!!  She did great on the flights and surprised us by sleeping thru the night the third night after we arrived in Perth.  Unfortunately, it took quite a bit longer to adjust coming home but she is finally back on her old schedule.  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed seeing family and friends that we have missed so much.  We were thankful to get to join in on the 70th birthday party for Uncle Bob and 60th  birthday party for Aunt Judi.  We also enjoyed staying with John and Cath for several nights and seeing our friends in Perth.  Vivi had a great time with Nan & Cookie and loved going to the beach, the zoo, playing in her pool and taking walks around the yard.  She also had a wonderful time discovering all of the new toys she had to play with.  It was fun to take her to King's Park so that she could see where Mummy & Daddy got married.  Although we were able to spend good quality time with everyone, we were sad to leave.  But, we look forward to our next trip in about 18 months when we will have both Vivi and Jack!  Thank you to Nan & Cookie for making our trip so enjoyable!

Walking around Nan & Cookie's yard

Daddy practising his golf swing at Uncle Bob's party.  Perth skyline in the background.

Having fun in her swimming pool!

Auntie Cath, Auntie Anne & Cousin Rachel

Almost falling asleep on Cookie's lap at Auntie Judi's birthday party

Ready to hit the beach!

Little Hollywood playing in the sand

Vivi loved being in the water, even after she was stung by a jellyfish

The view from the beach near Nan & Cookie's

Vivi loved riding in the carrier which Cookie used to carry Daddy in some 30 years ago.

Kangaroos at Nan & Cookie's

Ready for the Zoo

Hi Monkey

More pool time

Playing in the cubby house and talking on her pretend phone

First busted lip - look at that face!

Fun times with Uncle John and Auntie Cath

Vivi laughing at Nan after being told "not for babies" when she tried to touch the tv controls

Holding hands with Nan

Playing with cousins Abby & Luke

Hi Luke

The only family photo we captured

King's Park where Mummy & Daddy got married

Running in King's Park

Letters recently purchased for Baby Jack's room

Vivi Turns One!

Time has passed so quickly.  It's hard to believe that our baby girl is 1!  Vivi had a wonderful birthday week.  We had a family celebration on her actual birthday and she got to open all of her presents.  The following weekend, we had a small Minnie Mouse themed birthday party for her.  Her friends Cole and Carston came with their parents as well as Dave & Ju-Ju, her New Mexico Grandparents.

Vivi had a great time being the center of attention!  She loved playing with Cole & Carston and chasing them around the house.   She really enjoyed the red velvet cupcake Daddy made for her and ate the entire thing!  She was so excited after her party that she stayed up an hour past her bedtime.

Thank you to everyone for making her 1st birthday so special with your phone calls, emails and gifts.

Thank you for my car Johnson Family!

Reaction to Mickey Mouse from Nan & Cookie

The Birthday Girl!

Yeah!  Little Einstein's toys!

Play birthday cake from Ringo

Party decorations

Red velvet cupcakes that Daddy made

Party girl!

Checking out her tu-tu

Playing with Cole & Carston

Vivi loves Cole and mimics his every move

Coloring book from Cole & Carston

Trying on her Minnie Mouse ears

Mummy, Daddy  & Baby to be

Yummy cupcake!  Thanks Daddy