Elly's Return and A New Toy

Yesterday Isabelle and I stayed in most of the day to avoid the extreme heat and humidity! With the exception of a quick run to the grocery store we were inside playing all day! 

Grandma Van Slyke stopped by in the afternoon for a visit (mainly to play with Isabelle of course!) and Grandma and Grandpa Larsen came by in the evening for some play time as well. Isabelle seemed to love the company and liked to show off her new crawling skills!

Isabelle also made sure daddy had fun getting her into her pajamas, as she does not like to stay still while on her changing table (or floor for that matter!).  She is such an active girl and always tries to crawl or roll off the changing table!  As cute as it is, it's a good thing Kevin and I don't take our eye off of her if even for a second!

Today we went swinging again after breakfast...this seems to be the best time to swing as it is still cool outside and not too sunny.  We later went to Target (surprise, surprise) for a few items and while we were there Elly was lost!  For those who do not know, Elly is Isabelle's little pink elephant blankie that was a gift from cousin Katie.  This is her favorite thing as she falls asleep, while we rock her, for every nap and bedtime holding tightly on to Elly!  It is the one thing we do not leave home without.  Ever.  It fell out of her stroller somewhere at Target and when I realized it I felt horrible! I retraced our steps literally 4 times up and down every single aisle...looking on shelves in case it was tossed there.  I checked with guest services and no Elly.  I checked the parking lot and under cars.  No Elly.  We went back into Target and retraced our steps again only to leave with no Elly. I felt so bad.  I left my phone number with guest services to call if it was turned in.  Luckily 2 hours later they called!  Thank goodness! Elly is now safe at home and got a nice bath (washing machine) and mommy will do a much better job to make sure this does not happen again!

Elly's back home!

All that looking through the aisles at Target caused us to stumble upon this new toy!  It is great at helping her walk and push her doll!

She was not fond of the musical bear at the top of the stroller

Giving it another try now that the bear is gone

The simple cookie blocks will do!

After a busy day of shopping, playing, and a lost Elly....it was time for bed and some cuddle time when daddy came home from work.

Love that smile.