A WEEKEND OF FUN!

Aaron began the weekend sitting in LGA airport waiting on a seat to fly standby as his father booked the wrong date on his holiday flight. He managed to get home and enjoy the family and visited with friends.

Aaron and Caren bought Amelia a new vintage knitted hat from Brooklyn. We all loved it! We hope it still fits next fall when it gets cold again.

Jason and his family had a huge party /cookout for many of their friends on Sunday afternoon. We could not believe all of the babies! The food was great! Thanks for inviting us. Aaron had a fun time too!

MEMORIAL DAY AT THE POOL WITH THE KIDS

Now this is the way I remember holidays!....With both kids at home, doing things together, having meals together, cooking together, watching hockey, being with friends...a GREAT weekend!!! It is even better now with a great daughter-in-law and a beautiful, happy grand daughter. Aaron loved his visit even though it was an adventure flying "stand by" this time! I loved seeing everyone happy at the same time. Amelia makes us all laugh!

"STRIKING A POSE"

Here's another photo from our Sunday visit. How do you like the "Amelia" pose on all fours?

DUCKS AND GEESE AT LAKE LYNN

Amelia got to visit with Dad today at Bubby's and Poppie's house while her Mom had to go Cary Academy's High School Graduation. We played on the carpet while the boys ate their lunch. We went for a great walk over to the lake. We could not believe the number of ducks, geese, baby ducks too, that were swimming around the lake. The big kids were feeding the ducks and turtles some pieces of bread. When the geese all flew in for their part of the Sunday feeding, it "freaked" Amelia out a little. Too much activity!

When Amelia fell asleep, we started back to Norman Ridge Lane. Everyone enjoyed the long walk on the California like afternoon. I believe that Poppie was a little "pooped" out from all of the walking. We all enjoyed a cool refreshing soda and Amelia loved her formula.

We are all looking forward to Uncle Aaron coming in next weekend for the holiday. We know he will be surprised at how big and mobile Amelia is getting.

FIRST MOTHER'S DAY WITH AMELIA

It won't be long before Amelia is celebrating her 8th Month Birthday! We were really noticing how much she has grown and is changing since we spent quite a bit of time with her this weekend. We were pleased that the Columbia family came up for a visit to see us all and to celebrate Mother's Day. Four generations together, lots of food, fun, visits to the N.C. Science Museum, shopping, playing in the back yard, and getting to baby sit while Amelia's Mom and Dad got to go out with friends for a few hours.

It is hard to decide which photos to post from the weekend as they are all so cute...but here are some of the best ones!

Don't forget to go on Amelia's site at www.ameliasimon.com and vote for her to be the homecoming queen of her day care center!