2 Weeks of Summer Camp at Mi Casita

Grace really enjoyed the last 2 weeks of camp at Mi Casita. Every day she was completely worn out. More importantly, she was smiling when I dropped her off and when I picked her up.

Here are some pictures:

Snip, Snip

We decided to "freshen" Grace's hair up a bit for summer. We ended up cutting almost 5 inches off!

Here is before:


And after:

Hugs

A little hug from your big sis makes the day better.....even when you are teething.

Summer Vacation 2010 Part 1

After finishing up her first year in Montessori School and giving her crush, Marco, one last hug, we spent Memorial Day weekend in Houston.
We enjoyed meeting up with a sorority sister of mine and her family including Aaron who is just 2 weeks younger than Grace.

And her sister/blog friend of mine and her family including Emily who is 3 weeks older than Grace. We had such a wonderful time with their families and look forward to future visits.

We took Grace and Claire on their first train ride around Herman Park.

And I learned not to ever go anywhere without a bathing suit for Grace. You never know when you might find a spray park. Luckily, there was a gift shop where Steve bought a large tshirt for her to be able to play.

Our first full week at home, we spent going to a local pool, jumping house, and having friends over to play. Grace is fearless in the water and jumping house slides as big as our house.

But there is definitely fear in her when it involves being left in a new environment. I tried teaching Vacation Bible School last week at church and leaving both girls in the nursery. Grace wanted no part of it. I didn't want to deal with tears, so I brought her to class with me all 5 days. She did the crafts that the 3-5 year olds were doing, played, colored, and ran down to the break room and grabbed cookies. Claire didn't have a choice but to stay in the nursery. The first few days, Grace and I would go check on her during our break. But after seeing her cry as soon as she saw us, I decided to let her be - she was in good hands.

This week and next, Grace is at beach camp at Mi Casita. She has a new teacher since hers moved to New York. Luckily, she didn't cry. A couple of her friends will be there with her. I think she'll enjoy it and it'll reinforce her Spanish so she doesn't lose it during the summer.

Claire has decided she can sit up by herself. She's changing so fast these days! She is still an easy baby and just goes with the flow with whatever we have planned to entertain Grace.

Claire's Baptism

Claire was baptized this past Sunday. She was blessed with so many family members that came to the church service and then lunch here afterward.

With her Godfather Phil


With her Aunt Anne


With more family


Grace being silly with Grandpa


Getting ready for lunch


All the Vela cousins (well, minus Jennie who was working, Alex is hiding behind eloy, and I should have turned Claire around)