Travel and Family Fun: Island Heights and Manhattan Island!

We took Violet to meet her Nana and Grandpa Worthington, Uncle Theo, Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rebecca in Island Heights last weekend. She had an absolute blast!! We went to the Jersey Shore (boardwalk baby!) and to some fabulous restaurants. We also had the Worthington tradition of baked ziti (soooo good!. On Saturday, we took her into the city for some fun in Central Park. She absolutely loved it. We are so lucky our little gal is such a wonderful traveler! Thanks to all the Worthington's for a fabulous vacation! We love you!

Jersey Shore!

Enjoying the sand and ocean breeze!

Neufs! Neufs!

Hanging with Donald....standing up!

Dinner with Uncle Chuck.

Under the boardwalk...

Boardwalk with dad.

Loving the sand....

Empire State Building!

First Train Ride.

Central Park Carousel

Central Park

Rockefeller Center

Are we in the city? I am bored :).

Sunday morning play time.

Played till I passed out.

Striking a pose.

Big girl waiting for the plane after a wonderful trip!

Holiday Hooplah! Mother's Day!

Mother's Day was absolutely fantastic. I got to sleep in until 9 a.m. (a miracle!), followed by waking up to gorgeous flowers in the kitchen and a delicious pancake breakfast. Add the fact that I love being a mom and have the best baby in the world and wa-la...wonderful Mother's Day. Added bonus: Uncle Tony and Aunt Serena gave me a gorgeous first Mother's Day plant :). Cheers to moms everywhere!

Getting ready for a Mother's Day walk with both my girls!

Mommy love.

What the heck...we will throw one in with dad too. What a face!

Fun times: New Swing set!

My Mimi (who I miss so much) wanted each of the great-grand kids to have a swing set. At our baby shower last summer, my aunt gave us a card with some cash from Mimi (for the swing set). So, for Violet's christening we fulfilled Mimi's wish and bought her a swing set. After the festivities Wes and Popi put together Vi's fun swing set! She loves it and loves to swing. Miss and love you Mimi!

Getting things started...

Houston...we have a slide!

Daddy putting on the finishing touches!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Social Events/Milestones: Violet Jean Ward's Christening

On Saturday, May 8th, we had a wonderful Christening ceremony is Allsop Park for Violet. We were joined by over 50 wonderful family and friends for this special day. The weather could not have been better. The ceremony was beautiful and Will did a fabulous job. After the ceremony, we enjoyed a delicious lunch reception at US Pizza. It was perfect. Thank you to all who love and support us and our little Violet.

Aunt Serena, Violet and Uncle Tony

Popi, Grammie and Hallie watching the ceremony.

Godparents: Carey and Shannon Stone (and Emily) and Ward Family

Christening

Brother Will (from Argenta UMC) officiating

Henderson Family

Keilly and Violet

Mommy, Vi and Auntie Jennifer

Ward family fun.

Ward family

Vi and Aunt Cecilia (who made her GORGEOUS dress!)

Violet and Aunt Penny.

Aunty Penny, Vi, Grammie, Hallie, Aunt Tammy and Great-Grandma Nancy

Argenta crowd at lunch.

Will, Ruth, Audra and Uncle Dave!

Milestones: Violet turns 8 months!

Our little lady is a whopping 8 months old! She is such a joy! She has also been on the move reaching several "milestones" in the past couple of weeks. Violet is crawling everywhere, pulling up to stand and cruising on furniture. The little gal is on the move! Stay tuned because there is lots of fun ahead.

8 months old!

Big girl at Auntie Cecilia's!