Music Saturday

Holly had music school today. She loved every minute of it. The thought crossed my mind to buy her a drum set, but then I came to my senses... She definitely is not shy, she loved making new friends. We enjoyed a nice Indian summer day when Holly decided to show off her new trick called "make a funny face!" She cracks herself up, not to mention her Mommy and Daddy!

Funny Face!

Trendy baby in vintage T-shirt

Holly's First Business Trip

I thought I would never survive my first business trip after having Holly. However, after just three days, Bob (My Hero!) boarded a plane with Holly and all her associated gear and came to visit me in Minneapolis.

The trip was bitter sweet. As most of you know, Medtronic is moving Bob's job to Minneapolis. We had to do our homework and see if this was a place we could call home. We both have been traveling to Minneapolis for close to 10 years. However, the thought of moving there put a whole new perspective on things. The though of leaving our family and friends behind and then seeing the true cost of living in the Twin Cities made the decision quite clear. So, I'm happy to announce that the name of this blog will remain "Michigan Mommy", not "Minnesota Mommy". We still made the best of it and traveled all over the Minneapolis area.

After spending the day with the relocation agent, Holly really needed a trip to the "spa". Lucky for her, the hotel room had a luxurious spa style tub. She is so pampered!

Spa baby

Holly is happy playing in the Hotel

After a fun filled weekend it was so hard to see them go, knowing that I would not see them again for 3 days. However, training kept me busy and the time flew by. I'm so happy to be heading back to Michigan later this afternoon. It will feel so good to be HOME!

Holly's at play while Mommy's away

So Innocent

While I was in Minneapolis, Daddy pretty much let Holly run the show. It looks like she really got into emptying this cupboard. I love that cute little face...

Who's the BABY?!?

What a fun Saturday!  For a few weeks now Holly has been feeding the dogs from her high chair. We tell her No, and she shakes her head YES, and off go the graham crackers.  We are trying to teach her that this is unacceptable behavior.  So, for her punishment, she must walk the dogs! Lucky Charlie...

Wakin' up Happy!

Always Happy in the Morning

Labor Day Vacation

Our last summer vacation has come and gone with a few more firsts for Holly. The weather was perfect for camping. We could not keep Holly out of the pool or off the swing set. Every time we passed the playground she would squeal in delight!

She has really become a water baby.

Splish Splashin' Away

I had to let Holly get a little dirty and play in the wood chips like a real camper. It was difficult to clean the dirt from under her fingernails at bath time. But, she had a great time.

It was a wonderful and memorable vacation. The Alpaca were still my favorite part! It was great spending time with family and friends. Even Great Grandpa gave us a little break and took Holly for a ride in her new toy.

Holly Loves her Great Grandpa

It wouldn't be summer without ice cream. Yummy! We took Holly for her first dish of soft serve. Lucky for Daddy, Holly didn't finish it all.