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Borrego Springs, CA

Sunday, February 19, 2012

“Gramma Bell, I want to see the sea and build a sandcastle!”

That’s a pretty big order for a Gramma to produce, so I guess it’s a good thing I’m staying near the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  I picked up Robyn and Avery at the Gulfport/Biloxi airport last night in the middle of a torrential downpour.  We made it back to the rig in the rain, had something to eat, and then Avery about passed out from exhaustion.  It had been a big, long day for a four year old.  Two different plane rides, and then a drive in the dark to Gramma’s house.

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Both Avery and Emma are early risers, so we were off before 8:00 this morning to hike the rather soggy Dee’s Trail.  One of us was lucky enough not to get our shoes wet after the 2.5” of rain yesterday.

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After going out to lunch with the rest of the volunteers for a shrimp po’boy (which was Robyn’s request), we headed for the Biloxi beaches so I could grant Avery her wish. 

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                                                  I got to show her the sea, and her mother…

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                                                        got to help her build a sandcastle. 

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Avery is one of those children that really gets into her ‘work’.  She doesn’t care how down and dirty she gets.  My kind of girl!

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When she was only 15 months old, her mother referred to her as a Relocation Specialist.  She would move dirt, rocks, sticks, etc., from one place to another without abandon.  She hasn’t given up that hobby.  There was a stiff chilly wind blowing, but Avery felt compelled to do her best to relocate as much sand as possible.  Smile

We postponed our hotdog cookout until tomorrow hoping for less wind and warmer temperatures.  What a joy it was this evening to listen to the two of them taking a shower together in the RV.  And what a shock it was for them to step out of the shower into the chilly air whisking past them up and out the ceiling fan that is turned on during showers to help remove the moisture in the rig from the hot showers.  Ha, ha!

‘Emma the Gog’ is doing a pretty good job of behaving herself, and little Avery is doing a pretty good job of trying to tease her.  It’s about par for two four year olds…

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                                                                               THE END!

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

29 comments:

  1. Oh how fun, you are making memories for that darling child, and that's what matters most. Cute pictures, hope the weather cooperates tomorrow.

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  2. Very cute! You know, grandma, that granting all their wishes could become habit forming:)

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  3. Nice! You warmed my heart and chilled my toes.

    Roxanne
    The Good Luck Duck

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  4. So wonderful to see a little one who just enjoys the world around her.

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  5. I thought of you when we got severe storm warnings here...and it looked like you were having the same...Avery is very lucky to be able to be with her grama every now and then...and ...she seems just like you,Judy.

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  6. What a cutie and how much fun she is having -- she will remember this visit with you FOREVER!

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  7. Precious! mine's coming tomorrow!

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  8. She's so cute. Too bad you didn't have warmer weather.

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  9. Avery is at that fun stage. What a little trooper on the beach in the cold. Hope you have lots of fun together.

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  10. What darling girls in your life! Looks like a great day for you all. Keep it up! I love being along!

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  11. Hey, Judy! These are even better than your bird pics!!

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  12. Wonderful!!! That little girl has got to be the light of your life. I sure enjoyed reading about your "Adventures with Avery." Hope you get some warmer weather during her visit. GREAT pictures.

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  13. Gramma Bell delivered and Avery partook! What a great trip that little girl is experiencing. Precious pictures!

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  14. You find the best endings!

    Wish I was there to play in the surf too... It is by far my fave....... jealous!

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  15. Boy are you lucky, Isn't it great to have a Granddaughter along to make your day, I love my time with Nicole. be safe out there. Sam & Donna..

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  16. Nice of Mother Nature to allow you to 'wave your wand' to grant Avery's wish for beach time. It sure sounds like you had a lovely day with your girls.

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  17. She sure looked like she enjoyed her own private sand box.

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  18. GREAT pictures ~ so darn cute and I bet she'll keep you busy...
    Have fun & Travel safe
    Donna

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  19. What a cutie! Have fun making some wonderful memories! ~wheresweaver

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  20. As everyone has said, Avery is a doll.
    At first I thought she was on your shoulders, thought to myself, boy Judy's a lot stronger than I am.! 4 is such a great age, loving, curious and happy.

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  21. another great visit at Gramma's house!..love the beach shots..so precious!

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  22. Avery is having so much fun with that sand. Moving it will certainly keep her busy for a looooong time! Really fun photos!

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  23. The joy that the good Lord allows us as grandparents is a tremendous gift..Your blog today is great..Have a stupendous visit and don't let it wear you out LOL..We enjoy your blog and look forward to reading it every day.. our blog is http://cmhl09.blogspot.com Have a great week

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  24. How wonderful for you to have these two special girls in your life visiting. Avery is sure a cutie. I know you'll enjoy your time with them!

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  25. There is nothing is the world more precious that a granddaughter. Oh how we miss ours back in MD. As others have said, savor each moment with this beautiful little girl.

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