I sure hope Matt took some pictures of Joanna...

I just couldn't stop taking pictures of Natalie! I love playing with my step-mom's camera -- it's soooo nice.

Cute feet!

I was a little concerned as Natalie walked toward this hole in the sidewalk, but she skirted it nicely. (And it wasn't that deep.)

Then Natalie discovered Missy sitting inside.

I think poor Missy has had enough Natalie by now.

But she tolerates her still. I think she liked Natalie on the other side of the glass.

Natalie loves "Puppy!"

I'm guessing it's the fabric on this dress, but she just couldn't keep it out of her mouth today!

This afternoon Joanna called and asked to talk to Natalie.

Natalie just talked and talked and talked!

She is TOO precious!Later Joanna called me and told me she loved me and then she missed me. Way to tug at my heart strings girl! We will hopefully be on an early flight tomorrow!

Natalie and her pal Missy:

I'm not sure what's happening here, but it's cute.

Natalie found some containers to play with this weekend. She has been so good at entertaining herself and exploring without getting into trouble. I'm not comparing her to anybody, but this trip certainly has been lower stress than it could have been, if you know what I mean.

Like I said, in her mouth a lot.

Kathryn and Patrick hauled some boxes down from the attic with kitchen-y stuff in them for us to go through. Natalie really loved this egg pan -- I think she's sweeping with it, though. And that bugger was heavy!

Cute face!

You lookin' at me?

Mmmmm... delicious spice jar.

We've had such a nice trip so far! (Makes me a little worried about tomorrow :) ) Natalie has just been so sweet and easy going. She's even taken two naps each day to help make up for her lost sleep. She is waking up pretty early (for me) though. :) Tomorrow will be another early day. I'm sad I have to wake her up, but we're taking an earlier flight than I thought we would. I'm all packed and it's just a matter of making myself get up before I want to! Matt, my back-up alarm clock, is planning to call me early just in case I ignore my alarm. The bed's been very cozy here and the food can't be beat, but I'm looking forward to being at home tomorrow. What's for dinner, Matt? Oh I miss my Joanna and my Matt!

Now I'd best go to bed. Early day. zzzzzzzzzz