Hermann Park

We went to the park with Sheila, Matej, and Kenzie and had a great time. It was pleasant in the earlier part of the day, but got HOT! We played on the playground, in the sprinklers, had a picnic, and rode the train. We thought about the pedal boat rides, but each person has to sit in their own seat and we didn't want to fish the girls out of the pond.

Go Astros!

She wasn't in the mood for a photo. I'll try to get another one soon. She is not as cooperative as she once was for photo shoots.
Thanks for the cute outfit, Mrs. DeeDee!

Doctor's visit

Height-34 inches (95th percentile)
Weight-25 pounds (25-50th percentile)
Doing very well-doctor confirmed that she is, in fact, a genius. I'm serious. I am sure Stella is the only one he has ever said that about. In actuality, she was mute throughout the visit and I am telling the doctor how verbal she is as she stares at him without uttering a sound. He tickles her, he checks her heartrate, shines lights in her eyes and ears...not a word. Then, we are leaving the office after shots and screams and a helicopter is flying overhead. She points her chubby little finger into the sky and yells "harpane!" (airplane, for those of you that don't speak toddler) OK, so it was a helicopter and not an airplane but honestly! It is in the same category and I don't even recall teaching her that word! I continue to be amazed on a daily basis with this kid.

Moving Day is Approaching

Josh's boxers-a favorite dress up item
Shhhh...she loves telling me to "shhh"
Playing in the mini pool-yes, it's a rubbermaid container and it does the trick for now

I never knew selling a house could be so complicated. The inspector came last Wednesday and we got the report on Saturday with the buyer list of demands. They weren't bad at all, so we were able to agree and send our answer back yesterday. Now it's done, right? No. Now they have to get an appraisal done. And probably a whole list of other things done so I guess it will be right up until the date of closing that we will be wondering if this is real! They want to close on the 6th now, so it looks like the movers will come and pack on Wednesday, move everything out on Thursday, and close on Friday. Josh said we might even leave on Friday. I am dreading the car ride. I hate being trapped in a car. Josh hates taking road trips with me because I am constantly asking "How much further?" Mimi Sandy will be in the car with me, so I will probably refrain from that on this trip. She and Popeye Mike are coming along to help with Stella on the drive and as we get settled in. 18 days to go!

She is really loving to dress up lately. This is the hat that Chris Allen bought for her. You can't see the horses on the other side of it. Occasionally, I find her playing with this hat on. She also likes pulling clothes out of the hamper to wear. The other day, she was wearing one of Josh's socks and had another piece of his clothing on as a shawl. As you can see, she is also swiping her pacifier out of her bed during the day. She only gets it at nap time and bed time. I tell her to put it back and she obeys, so I guess that's a good thing. We'll start trying to cut it out altogether after we move. I need the pacifier for the 14 hour car trip!
Climbing in the cabinet in the kitchen
Putting puzzles together in her new chair from Popeye and Mimi
Wearing a book from Jason and Mandy-very stylish
Front view of book "wrap"

Well, some of you may have heard that our house is under contract right now. The inspection is tomorrow and the closing date is June 11th. The countdown begins! We have been looking online for a short term rental and have found a few properties. Atlanta is the home of Emory and Georgia Tech, so there are a lot of students looking for summer sublets that happen to be furnished. We will probably spend the summer looking for a home and store our things until then. The thought of unpacking everything in a rent house and re-packing everything to move again in a few months does not sound appealing! Anyway, we'll keep you posted on the move.