Maggie got here about 9 Saturday morning and she and John met the Pearce's at a local fire station for a kids visit day. It was awesome. Much more involved then any we have ever been to in the past. Not only did the tour the WHOLE building including sleeping quarters but they got to watch the firemen in full garb using the jars of life on a car and the kids got to put out a fire with the hoses. I have added a few cute picks of the kids.
When they came home after lunch...the Pearce's too....we had Nick and Maggie take short rest then into the pool they went along with our neighbor. 4 hours. It is amazing how much time they spend in the water now...and never get bored. What makes this even more special is Nick is officially a fish. No vest for 3 of the 4 hours. (He got tired and wanted his vest then.) Remember my pool goes from 3 to 8 ft. and these kids are spending 80% of the time jumping off the board and in the deep end. He has learned the pool so well. Safe zones and where they are and how to get there. It is amazing. He is not necessarily "swimming" but treading water and using a back float when he needs to get his feet on a surface. Makes us tired to watch him....but he seems oblivious now. Mind you there are at LEAST three of us with eyes on him at all times. We watch all the kids but the 2 Moms and Gramma are constantly aware of Nick with no vest just in case. Maggie sometimes forgets and will grab him to give him a hug. Down he goes but he doesn't panic anymore and we quickly YELL to Maggie to let go. Yes, all three of us usually. LOL
I also stuck a couple pics of Becky in here for comparison on the belly. She is pretty uncomfortable and swollen with water retention but only 10 days to go...unless Miss Emily decides to come earlier.
First picture is from September 8th. Second...October 11th with 11 days to go.
Before John and Maggie left for the fire station Maggie asked if Emily was going to be there. Yes indeed she was there. LOL.
Maggie putting out the fire. Note the braid. Boy I wish I could french braid..but I love playing with her hair and she loves me doing it. The one on one complete attention from Gramma is special to her since we get very little time together. Sunday we did Hawatha braids.
They really do love each other. LOL.
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Beautiful pictures of the cousins, who obviously do love each other. I think Maggie's braid is darling from behind. I'm glad she slept - always a great quality in visiting grandchildren! And it is exciting that Miss Emily will be in arms so soon!
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