Memorial Day/Betsy's 1st Trip to Point Mallard

Betsy crying because she does not want to get in the pool.

We had alot of fun Memorial Day, and have been busy enjoying our summer! I love this time of year:) I enjoy having the kids home, and going to the pool. We went to my parents house Memorial Day. They have an above ground pool with a deck around one side. The kids love going to Nana and Papa's...especially during the summer! Betsy was not too excited about the pool at first(as you can tell by the first picture). She gradually got in, and ended up having a blast! She did not want to get out. The entire process from crying not wanting to get in to actually getting in and having fun took about 45 min. She is like that about everything. She is cautious at first, but when decides to do something she is in it all the way! The day after Memorial Day my mother came for a visit, and we all went to Point Mallard Water Park. We always buy season passes to Point Mallard. It is only about 20 minutes from our house. The kids love it! I was curious to see what Betsy would do. She loved it, but again had to take it in slowly. She is learning something new everyday. A little over a week ago she started telling me NO to just about everything! She is getting better though. It's almost like she just wants to see if she can get away with it! She has also started using the word "because" alot. She loves to talk and I can tell she really wants to tell some really big long stories, but just doesn't have the vocabulary for it yet. Thankfully, for now anyway, she doesn't seem to be frustrated by it. She is such a joy...a little sweetie!

Big sis Ellie trying to tell her it will be fun.

She's really thinking about it!

There she goes...not ready yet.

Betsy decided to come back and sit down by Henry.

She's out again...needed a little drink!

Betsy's still thinking about the pool while enjoying some time with Nana.

Finally! Didn't get a picture of her getting in...I think I had given up!

Having so much FUN!!

Getting in at Point Mallard's "Duck Pond" with Nana and Ellie holding her hands.

Swinging...not too high though! She said..."just a little bit".

I love these sweet babies:)

Betsy and Henry...two little fish!

Ready for a nap!