Finley Hearts Cupcakes

Usually Finley and I will share a cupcake, but Clifton treated her to an entire cupcake. After she was finished, she was pointing at the cupcake containers desperate for another!

Finley settled for some raisins instead of a second cupcake and she tried to share them with Wrigley, so cute.

Three Meals with Daddy

Our jet lag is still in overdrive (note that I am posting this at 4:30am), so I made a big breakfast for Finley and Clifton yesterday morning: bacon, eggs and toast. Then, Clifton came home for lunch, which is always a special treat for Finley: grilled turkey and cheese. And our first family dinner since we have been home: chicken pot pie. We loved all the delicious meals we had in the Maldives and in London (I am still especially missing the fresh squeezed orange juice), but we are both so happy to be home sharing meal time with little Finley.

Dancing, Dancing, Dancing

Where are you, Mommy & Daddy?

Here's how Finley kept in contact with her Mommy & Daddy for the past 2 weeks. Amazing!

Park Playtime

Grammy, Grandad, and Finley walked to the park today. We had such great fun, climbing, picnicking, sliding, and tunneling. Finley's Mommy and Daddy will return from London tomorrow, so Finley is very excited. Grammy & Grandad have enjoyed each and every moment with their precious, grandchild: Miss Finley Anne! Thank you for sharing our memorable moments.

Home Visit

Grammy and Grandad took Finley house hunting, and she even had fun doing that!



She meticulously pointed out all the special features . . .



checked every window for its view . . .



and evaluated the carpet softness . . .



then she clearly let us know when it was time to go.

Just a Walk in the Park

On Wednesday, Grammy, Grandad & Finley walked to Hermann Park. We enjoyed a lunch at "Little Bigs," lakeside. Then the fun began...with Olympic spirit, Finley challenged the pigeons, careened across the hills, scrambled over the obstacle walls,and sailed down the pathways with joy and abandon.








It's great to be a champion!

Beautiful Butterflies!

Grammy & Grandad took Finley Anne for a walk to the Houston Butterfly Center. It was rather a sentimental journey as Katie & Clifton were married there almost 5 years ago. Finley was mesmerized by all the flitting butterflies, and she was delighted with the walkways through the leafy jungle. What a memorable and amazing afternoon!

Playtime

Finley spent the morning playing with 2 colored straws. The afternoon found her enjoying more conventional toys: an apron, dishes & a kitchen... both brought laughter and delight.

Happy Valentine's Day

Finley wishes all her friends, family, and her Mommy & Daddy a Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you Max for the heart treats, and thank you Ryan, Aunt Sharon & Uncle Al for the cards.

Going to G-Ma's

Finley left on Friday to spend a couple of days with G-Ma. We packed her bags, and she was ready to go!

Rainy Day Play

It was a dreary, rainy day in Houston on Thursday, but we kept the fun going at home!

This one's for you, Mommy!

Finley latched onto a photo of her Mommy and carried it around, clutching it to her...just look at that face.

An Afternoon at the Museum

No dinosaurs came alive, and we did not talk to Sacajawea, but oh what great fun Finley and the old folks had at the Children's Museum! It was a dreary afternoon, so it was brightened by taking the high roads and low trails at the Tot Spot. Finley giggled through bubbly water and glowing colored pegs, doors and tea sets, and Grandad even played Husky dog by pulling eskimo Finley around and through all the exciting fun.