Visit to the States- At Nana and Papa's House

After a wonderful visit with Gigi and Pops, we headed to T-town to spend time with Nana, Papa, Kylie (or Kykie according to Elijah) and Xander ("Dander"). We had such a great time, and Elijah just fell in love with his cousins. He learned so many things from them including lots of new words and even how to go down stairs on his bottom. He had lots of amazing experiences like fishing, tractor riding, crafting, riding all kinds of toys, and even watching Blues Clues. It was an incredible visit and one that will leave memories for many years.

Elijah loved his first fishing trip.

He probably enjoyed playing in the water more than catching fish though.

Elijah and Papa on "The Land".

Papa teaching Elijah how to fish.




They caught one!

Papa and Elijah just loved being together!

Papa took Elijah for a long ride on the 4-wheeler. He loved it!

Elijah learns how to use the "dozer". It was a huge machine for such a little man, but he thought he was pretty tough to be able to handle it!

Riding in the boat on the lake!

Nana bought some crafts for the kids to do. Here she is helping Elijah with his.

More crafting with Nana.

Cruising in the mustang with Xander. Look at those faces!

Snuggling together with "Kykie". These two were seriously like two peas in a pod. They were inseparable!

This tractor was one of Elijah's all time favorite things to ride while at Nana and Papa's. Elijah especially loved when Papa filled the wagon up with sticks for Elijah to haul.

And while indoors this was a favorite pastime for Elijah- pushing his cars around in Kylie's stroller! I mentioned to David that we ought to get one for Elijah once we got home, to which he promptly replied, "not a baby doll stroller for our man". Sorry Elijah. Maybe when Auburn Grace comes along you can play with hers.