Planes, trains and automobiles... Eden's done it all

My mom and dad flew into Washington, DC, and picked up Eden. They turned right around and flew her back to Phoenix the next day. Brock and I had the whole week (in New York City and Boston) to ourselves! They brought her back the next weekend.









Letter #1:
Mommy and Daddy,
This is my FIRST trip to see grandpa and grandma alone. But I plan to do it hundreds of time more!!
I'm having such a good time. I loved the airplane. Did you know that you can stand up, sit down, stand up, sit down....a bizillion times on the plane? And did you know that the flight attendant has really long pink fingernails that tickle me when she walks by? Did you know that they have baby food and strawberry pinwheels on the planes? Did you know that you can see a little man out the window with bright red sticks in his hands? Did you know that the information card is under-rated and tears apart really too easily? Did you know that I can sleep in a seat because I'm just the right size? Did you know that my Pedialite (?) bottle filled with ice cubes makes a fantastic rattle? Did you know that you can make cool noises in one of the empty beverage cups? Did you know that Southwest doesn't have a changing table in the bathroom and that my poop smells like tar? Did you know I can read my new book and I love the "ruff, ruff" and the "meow" the best? Did you know that grandpa has a soft shoulder? Did you know that there are alot of "Rookies" at grandma and grandpa's house? Did you know that Andrew lives with grandma and grandpa? (He makes me laugh)

Here are some pictures from my first day. Grandma thinks you're gonna miss me, but I want you to know that I am just fine! I'm having fun, so you have fun, too!
I love you,
Eden

Letter #2:
Hi Mommy & Daddy,
I'm having so much fun at bampa and gamma's house. I like playing with gamma's toys. She said you played with them when you were little. Momma, where you ever little?

I got to play in the big bathtub. Did you know there are turtles in there? I also liked it when gamma made a waterfall onto my fingers.

I went swimming. I loved it the whole time......even if my pictures say differently! Did you know that Kasey stays really close by when you have her ball?

I got to race Lexie. She was the beater.

I love bampa's TV. The power button is just my height....when I stand on my tippy toes. Gamma said she wasn't even gonna tell me "NO". She said I can push all the buttons I want. She said she is gonna save the "N" word for really important things......like electric sockets and running into the street (when I get my running legs). She just trys to distract me with other toys. Sometimes it works, and sometimes I REALLY like the TV buttons.

I want to say that I miss you so that you'll feel better.......but I'm quite content.
There are some pictures of mommy and daddy above the changing table. I look at them every time I get my stinky changed. It's fun to point and practice my "dada" and .....(working on mama).

Have fun with my favorite aunt and uncle in Boston.
I Love you,

Eden

Taste of Heaven

Eden had her first taste of heaven last week... a cupcake. She SLOWLY licked the frosting off, then Brock had to hand her the cake part. She was more interested in sharing it with the dogs than actually eating it.

New York City

We spent the past 4 days in New York City. It was just the two of us (no Eden :)! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Law for taking Eden to Phoenix this week. We had so much fun taking the subway and shopping.

We saw Cirque Dreams on Broadway. Then we went out for dessert.

We went to Chinatown for lunch and shopping. We had our first experience with "bubble" tea. You can get green or black tea with tapioca "bubbles". It was quite a sensation!

Our hotel was on 58th street at Columbus Avenue. We were one block from Central Park.



Brock got authenic fish and chips from A Salt and Battery. The guys who own it are imigrants from England.


We visited Ground Zero.

We walked through Central Park.

Farrel guys fun day

Caleb, Zach and Bill came in town for a guys day on Monday. They went to Smith Mountain Lake and wakeboarded. Then, they came back into town. Eden and I join them for dinner at La Villa. It looks like they had a blast.

Date Night

Brock and I got to go on a date on Saturday night. We went to the movies and saw Indiana Jones. Then, we went to Logans Roadhouse for dinner and Starbucks for dessert. It's amazing how 4 hours without a child makes you feel 16 again! Our friends Jesse and Lara watched Eden for us. She loved playing with their baby, Ella.

Baby Jail

Eden crawled under her crib, but then couldn't figure out how to get out. I couldn't help but find her misery humorous.

Eden discovered all of the fun things that are under her crib and around her room. She pulled everything down from every shelf and was using the CD player as a drum.

Bathtime is our new favorite hobby. All it takes is a little bit of bubbles, a cap to the shaving cream and rubber ducky and we're good to go. She's ready for Grandma Sheryl's house!

Changes

These past few weeks have been filled with changes:
1. I got my hair cut and highlighted-- finally!
2. We adopted a playmate for Rookie. Her name is Jovy and she's 6 months old.
3. Eden is now letting go every time she stands up.
4. Eden discovered the dishwasher and LOVES pulling the silverware out of the rack.
5. Brock finished his first year of teaching.
6. We have mopped the kitchen floor 37 times since we got Jovy (due to potty problems).

Here are some pictures of the recent events: (thanks gma Farrel for Eden's new clothes!)