While the Dogg's Away

Before Nate and Steve left for Minnesota, Nate made it clear that we weren't supposed to do anything fun until he got back. His exact words were, "Don't do anything fun until I get back. Just stay home and play baby dolls with Kathryn." Well, we have been playing with baby dolls, but not just at home. This baby has been making the rounds with us.
The Chick-fil-a lady asked Kathryn if she wanted to help her get her ice cream. Absolutely!

Why couldn't this privilege have happened to Nate instead of Kathryn? He's the one who dreams of working in fast food. If only Kathryn knew what a big deal this would be for Nate, she could taunt him with it forever.

Enjoying the fruits of her labor.
Nate and Steve flew out of Pensacola, so that gave us the opportunity to meet Uncle Joe and Jessica for a bite to eat at Panera Bread. (One of Kate's favorite dining spots.)
We also went out for lunch one day.
Here we are waiting for our food.

We'll show Nate he can't tell us what to do. We'll not only go out, but we'll go to a restaurant with his same name! Actually, that was just a coincidence. I had a coupon.
While Nate was off frolicking on ice, Boom was out sinking her toes in the sand.
After lunch we went to the beach playground.
All I heard during our playground visit was, "Now Mommy do it" after everything she did. Oooh-weee! I have a bossy little girl on my hands!
Another day, I took Kathryn to open gym at a gymnastics place. She had so much fun doing anything she wanted with an entirely open gym. She gave everything a try.
She's not afraid to hang on her own and swing. She surprised me!

Bounce houses are always fun.

Running on soft, cushy mats is always a plus.
She's good at climbing and walking across narrow objects, just like you would expect from a Kat.
Sliding into the foam pit. Major fun.

We already have a trampoline and a bounce house at home, next on our list is a big foam pit. Make it happen, Steve.

I promised Kathryn I would let her put makeup on me. I wonder why she's so big into drawing eyebrows.
Little diaper diva.

I just had to get a picture of her with a side ponytail while I was fixing her pigtails. Maybe we've found a new hairstyle for 2012.
Newest addiction... lip gloss.
We've been out on the town every afternoon. You can't expect us to go out without our makeup on.