Kate's vacation!

I don't think Kate missed us too much--and that's putting it mildly! She spent the time playing outside in the dirt and water, mostly, making great discoveries like the wheelbarrow, watering can and MUD. Poor Grandma Connie had to change Kate's clothes about 5 times a day just to keep up with all the playing she did! They went to the park multiple times and had a great time wandering the aisles of Costco (Kate adores this, for some reason). I think (I KNOW) Grandma and Grandpa let Kate run the show, so she was very lucky to have such a fun week. The biggest thing she did while she was there was start walking! Somehow, I just knew she was going to take her first unaided steps the moment we left. It was really funny to come back and see her toddling (stumbling?) along. She still crawls some, but is getting more confident with each step. True to her nature, she is tenacious and doesn't mind a bit when she falls. Between all the playing and walking, I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa will enjoy the rest and quiet now that we've gone. Grandma said she'd love to keep Kate full-time---as long as she could hire a nanny to help her chase the little whirling dervish around! :)