Out like a lion...

March is leaving Florida with severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings.  Our power was knocked out yesterday afternoon and did not return until the middle of the night.  Fortunately we were having an all grill meal anyway and it was nice enough to eat outside!

 Luckily the weekend before was beautiful and we took advantage 

of the sun and our (almost) warm pool.

Bryn tolerates her hat because she does not like the sun in her eyes!

 Gamma Sue bought Bryn her first Florida shoes

I'm ready to go!

MetLife Blimp

Brian and I got to take Bryn to see the MetLife blimp - Snoopy One.  We met 

some other MetLife employees there.  We got to go in it, but didn't get to 

take it for a ride like Brian did when he was a kid.  

 Some of the MetLife family

 Brian and Bryn in the captain seat

 The view from the inside.  Not too much room or too much equipment to drive a big balloon!

 Bub, Amanda, and Riley taking their turn.

 Brian back in the day driving the blimp.

Snoopy One over 20 years ago.  

Our Trip to Michigan

We took Bryn on her first trip to Michigan.  We wanted to check on 

our new house and visit friends and family.  She was so good on the plane!

She had a "snowsuit" but is definitely a Florida girl because when 

the cold air first hit her face she would gasp and become stiff!  

We stayed with Varner's as my parent's house was winterized.  

They certainly seemed to love having a baby around!

We visited with my Grandma Booms and got a four generation

 picture with Bryn, me, my Dad, and my Grandma.  

We visited the girls at Northstar Bank, Dave and Anita DeCourval, and

 the Volmering Family...I was not good at taking pictures for those visits!

The next morning we had breakfast with the Cubitt and Brining family.  

I am so excited to have this next generation grow up together.  There is 

only about 5 months between each kid!

We then had a wonderful dinner with Turmells, Varners, and Youngs.

It was fun to be with Megan and AJ since AJ and Bryn are only 3 weeks apart.

And the grandparents are SO proud!

With all those visitors it is amazing that I got some time with my baby girl!

 But we love snuggling and playing pat-a-cake

On the way back to the airport we stopped at Lucky's to have lunch with my 

Uncle Dan, Aunt Carol and Aunt Ann.  Once we had full bellies, we got 

some smiles and giggles in the car on the way to the airport.

Can't wait to come back...when it is a little warmer!

3 months old!

Bryn is growing up so much but still needs the extra support of a 

few prop items to sit with her big bear!

She is very smiley but gets too focused on the camera to 

smile for a picture.  She also LOVES her hands!

A little behind...

Michaella came into town to visit Bryn.  

We had a lot of fun together and we all got adjusted!

 We went to visit Michaella's Aunt Michele who surprised me with a gift.  

I was so excited when I opened it!  She took the bear from my thank you 

notes and my nursery wall and created a pattern for a blanket.  It is SO 

special and beautiful and everyone who sees it is amazed.  

Thanks Michele!

 We've started spending lots of time with Bryn on her tummy. 

 One of her favorite positions for tummy time is on mama's knees.

 Look at me!

 Here comes Marley to say hello.

Taking a break.