Redneck Kitty Pool

Since summer is in full force I just had to try on Nadia's little swim suit. We put on the swimmers and the suit and let her lose in Grandpa & Grandma's back yard. Who would ever know that she used to be scared of the grass! Now she runs all over in her bare feet.
The warm sun and a little girl in a swim suit just beg for water. So we searched Grandpa & Grandma's house from top to bottom and from bottom up and all we could find was a large square tupperware...yes a tupperware container. So I filled it with warm water and let her go at it. She looks as if she's suspicious about the size and format of her pool...but she really did have a lot of fun splashing around in there! I mean it!
Then Grandma came home to see a little girl in her tupperware container. What was her response you ask. Sheer and utter delight. Grandma howled with laughter and said, "I would have done the same thing". Does that mean we are both of the redneck nature? Oh boy, we've been on the prairies too long!





And a visit to the back yard is not complete with out a trip to the green house. She does look a little concerned, we have yet to figure out why. Any guesses?

Intense!

It was a rainy stormy day and we needed something to keep us busy. Fortunately, Grandpa and Grandma gave Nadia 2 tents and a tunnel for her birthday. So we literally pulled them out of the closet and started work. As you can see it's hard work to build a tent. Especially if it's your first time. We had to take a break!
The next big event was deciding where to situate the tent. Being a creative climber, Nadia's first choice was on the east side of the sofa, which has a magnificent view of the living room and the kitchen. With great access to toys and food. As you'll notice she's a get-right-in-there-and-help kind of girl.
The next job was to move in all the furniture. Surprisingly, she does have quiet a bit of furniture for a 1 year old. However, we had a discussion and agreed that since this was only a temporary home, she would only take the necessities. Like her pink princess lounger...with fuzzy trim.
Lastly, the tent needed some personal touches. Because we all know that a home just doesn't feel right unless you make it your own...with say a sticky note over the front door. So if any of you toddlers out there need something to do on a rainy day. Call Nadia and she'll come show you how to make a tent into a home.

Annalisa