And We're Off!

John, Julia and I are headed off to Cherokee Village this weekend for Julia's first two night vacation! They have a boat parade and fireworks over the lake, so that is our plan. We hope to hang out by the pool and watch some movies. We were sitting on our deck one night this week at home and I asked John why we ever felt the need to leave? Most people leave to get away from the city life and to find some peace and quiet. We get to enjoy the quiet every day at our house! We decided that our purpose for a get away was to be away from the computer, sewing machine, dirty laundry and other distractions! We are looking forward to a break. Thank you so much, anonymous donor, for the weekend getaway!!!!!

Julia is such a JOY these days! I thought I would list some of the things she likes and dislikes:
First, dislikes:
1. Running blenders....John literally has to take her upstairs when I run the blender! She is terrified!
2. Spraying water hoses
3. The automatic car wash at Exon
4. The last .5 mile of our walk....still haven't figured this one out???
5. To have her naps/schedule messed up

Likes:
1. Sleeping....she grins from ear to ear when I lay her in her bed for a nap or at bedtime!
2. Fruit, especially pears
3. This crazy Fisher Price toy that sings nursery rhymes. She laughs at it when it is just laying on the floor where she can see it! This has been her favorite toy since she was born.
4. Her jumpy thing, the one that hangs from the door framing!
5. To touch things with texture....bamboo placemats, granite countertops, soft toys, plastic sacks, rugs, anything!
6. Water. She likes bathtime, the hot tub, the pool.
7. To be outside. If she is ever fussy, all I have to do is to take her outside and it seems to calm her!
8. To hear her Momma sing, the ABC song especially.
9. Anything her Daddy does or says. If he is anywhere near, her eyes are always on him!
10. She is really liking her JiJi, Aunt Sarah and Pappaw.