Thursday, January 5, 2012

Smith Family Visit (11-10-11 thru 11-18-11)

Dean closely listening to Grandpa Steve's stories.

Shelley holding Dean for the very first time.

Dean is playing an imaginary flute while Grandma Carol snuggles him.

My old friend Mr. Monkey is imitating Dean.

Shelley surprised Dean with his very own Mr. Monkey! My Mr. Monkey has obviously seen a lot of "love" (a.k.a. dirt), since I got him when I was a kid.

Playing with Dean while Barkley does his best to refocus our attention on him.

Shelley went grocery shopping for me while she was visiting. Before she goes, I am making sure she is properly armed with coupons.

 Shelley's a great sister! She even made Hamburger Stroganoff for all of us one night for dinner!

 The result of a lack of sleep.





Dean' first attempt at tummy-time.

Carol's got it all under control. :)

Going for a walk with the family.


 




Getting some fresh air on the walking path by our house.

   It felt good to get out of the house and stretch our legs!



Aunt Shelley and Dean before she had to head back to the airport.

 Carol loved to rock Dean in the glider. Although, I'm pretty sure Dean loved it too!

"Enough with the pictures, Mom!" 

 Another day, another walk . . . but this time Ryan got home from work early enough to join us.


 
Goliath thinks we got the baby gym just for him.

 Yes, he was fully aware the apron was pink. Dad feels pretty, oh so pretty . . .

Grandpa Steve and Dean - Best friends. :)