Weekend with Mimi Powell

I've been really bad about updating our blog over the last 2 weeks.

Donavan had an overnight retreat this weekend so my mom graciously agreed to come down from Indiana and hang out with Isaac and me. We had a really fun weekend together. We had some unseasonably chilly weather during her visit so we spent a lot of time indoors reading books, making cupcakes and playing with the dogs. The weather didn't seem to bother Isaac much and we snuck in some time playing on the tennis courts with his soccer ball. We also took a quick walk while Isaac rode his trike. Isaac really enjoys his trike, but he has not gotten the hang of the mechanics of it, yet. It is really helpful to have a handle on it.

We had a delicious brunch at The Grit and enjoyed some time at Barnes and Noble. The service was a little slow at the Grit (which always makes me nervous--trying to occupy a toddler's attention at restaurants), but he was really patient for his pancake. At B & N Isaac found a few new books to add to his library. "Harold and the Purple Crayon", "Frog and Toad" and the original "Curious George" are his favorites.

Isaac has been a little fussy the last few days as I think he's getting a molar. His cheeks have been really red, he's itching his ears a lot and complaining of tooth pain.

Mom and I even snuck in a really cute documentary "Young at Heart" after Isaac went to bed. Isaac loves having visitors at "Ike's house." Isaac was really upset when his Mimi left, and we're glad to have Donavan home!

Thanksgiving Trip to Jekyll Island

Here's a re-cap of our last couple of weeks. Isaac's Gigi Powell flew to Athens for a long weekend before Thanksgiving. Isaac loved having her visit and especially liked "showing off." We were so impressed with her energy. At her age, she is an excellent traveler. We enjoyed having her visit.

Then, we drove and spent the week of Thanksgiving with Mimi and Poppi Powell on Jekyll Island. We had really nice weather (60s and 70s, sunny or partly sunny). Isaac enjoyed playing on the playground that was in the "backyard" of our condo, playing in the sand on the beach, running in the water with his Mimi, and biking. Donavan pulled out the kite we used over the summer at the beach and Isaac was fascinated with it. He had no interest with the kite over the summer, but it was a big hit this time. He loved going to the sea turtle museum and now carries his baby turtle (stuffed animal) around with him all day. Oh, and the last night on Jekyll Donavan and I took him to a a putt putt golf course. I think he has pretty decent form for a 2 year old. It was nice to get away and spend time with family for the holiday.

Touch a Truck, Tennis Tournament, Barnes and Noble

Isaac and Alexis take a break from playing in the train section at Barnes and Noble.

Tennis tournament fundraiser for St. Joe's School. Isaac with his friend Drew. One day Isaac will no doubt be wanting to play in the tournament.

Touch a Truck Day photos.

I took Isaac to play with some of his friends at Barnes and Noble. Isaac really enjoys the train section and looking at the books. I realized that his time limit is about 45 minutes and then he starts getting ansy and we need to move on or else he'll start taking all of the books off shelves.

Donavan took Isaac to Touch a Truck sponsored by Athens Clarke County leisure services. He loved the fire truck, but also enjoyed the back hoe, tractor, ambulance, lawn mower and garbage truck. He was really frightened by the noises some of the louder trucks made, but enjoyed pretending to drive and figure out how all of the gadgets worked.

Donavan's school had a tennis tournament fundraiser this weekend so some of the pictures are of Isaac playing with his friend Drew. It was really interesting to watch Isaac relate to older kids at the tournament. When approached by little girls Isaac shyed away and stood behind my leg, but once Drew (a boy) showed up he was not shy at all. Isaac enjoyed watching the "t ball" (tennis ball) matches.

Bike Ride

It was a cool morning so we headed out for a bike ride.