Okay, ignore that last post; we obviously weren't "back." I've been slacking (along with Russell!) on updating our little lives, but to be fair, our computer did go kaput about a month back and without photos an such loaded on our new one...etc. The point is, I'm doing it now. This'll be a slow catching up and I do not guarantee it all to be in chronological order, but my goal is to be caught up by the end of the month: in like a lion, out like a lamb, right? Somehow that should apply here...
Without further adieu, here's a little about our trip up north to Washington during the first week of February! We went up for a long-overdue visit with Russell's dad and step-mom, who really needed to see the Ty-Ty! It just so happened that Russell had a week off of school for the National PT Conference that coincided with his birthday AND the Super Bowl--definitely good reason to travel to see family. We flew up on a Friday night and stayed for 5 days with Jared and Amanda Grimmer because there was construction going on at Casa de Gourlie. The Grimmers were nice enough to share their home with us along with their 3 adorable daughters and their plethora of children's play things, which Ty appreciated I know.
We got to meet the youngest little Grimmer girl: 7-week-old Alice. So sweet and so pretty. (Obviously I'm referring to only the baby.)
Ty had a couple of rough nap times and later-than-they-shoulda-been bed times. I'm pretty sure this was after one of his failed nap attempts, so he came and cuddled.
Hanging out at the Gourlie home, ready for the Super Bowl! I should have taken pictures/video of Ty watching and cheering while standing in front of the TV for the
entire 1st quarter. He really does like football!
Russell made it all the way to 30! We're so proud of him and celebrated by watching an exciting game, eating lots of good food (including that ginormous chocolate cake), and making old man jokes. ;) Glad we could celebrate with family.
Ty loved seeing baby Alice, too, and would give her soft(ish) hugs and kisses. He did a very good job of telling us "Beebee, beebee" whenever she was around. He has great Small Child Identification skills.
All ready to play outside! I really do wish we had more grass and open run-around space where we lived.
The Grimmers have a river as the division of their property line in their backyard, so we went down and threw rocks in it (what else?!) for a while. Ty had a blast!
Playing in the rocks. Ty thought it was super funny when Russell picked up a big rock and threw it in the water making a big "kah-thunk" and splash. Our little pansy, however, didn't like it when he got dirt on his hands and would stop his rock hucking and hold his hand out (see below) for us to wipe them off. As Russell put it, "He needs to play in the dirt more." I agree...sorta. I'm sure we'll have plenty of dirtiness in years to come! Maybe we should just enjoy a bit o' clean fun now.
Pretty background, huh? (Yes, that includes little Marley.) I look strangely lumpy, but I'm glad we have a little family picture!
3 Gourlie Guys.
Ty-Ty enjoyed the dog Maggie, who is getting old, so she's nice and slow and tolerant of Ty. He learned how to "pet" with this girl and as you can see, he loved to give her hugs.
Thank you all for letting us come visit! We wish we could frequent the PNW more, but at least you saved some good non-rainy weather for us. :) 'Till next time...
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