Monday, July 25, 2011

Celebrating with Family

On Friday, July 1, my uncle Danny had his annual Independence Day cookout.  We think this was his 10th or 11th year, and a lot of the community turns out for food (lots of fresh veggies) and fellowship.  We were late (as always) but glad we got to visit with friends and family.  What I am not proud of, however, are the lack of pictures!  I took zero.  So unlike me!  I think I was enjoying the babysitters, and I went into do-nothing mode.

[nope, not a single picture to put here]


We went over on July 2 to Dwain and Diane's for a nice Independence Day party complete with grilled goodness and wonderful company.  We were so glad to finally meet Liffey Grace and visit with Andrew's side of the family.  Syd, Deb, Daddy Don, Mamma Lin were gone on a long vacation to Las Vegas/Grand Canyon/Yellowstone (you know they don't miss a party).  Eva Brooke got her first taste of homemade ice cream and tea cakes, and I might have tasted them, too (yum!).

Diane, Dublin, me, Eva Brooke, Summer, and Liffey

Eva Brooke loved taking Mommaw walking

Mommaw with two of her three great-grandchildren (all girls)

Love this picture!

Meet beautiful Liffey Grace!  She really takes it in and seems to be a very good baby.  She didn't even seem to mind being passed around and all the kid-noise.

What beautiful babies!

Up until this point, Eva Brooke wasn't too consistent with her walking.  She watched Dublin's every move and decided she wanted to walk, too!  Dublin is about 11 months older than Eva Brooke.  We were so excited they played so well together!

Family gatherings will no longer be calm...not that they were anyway, AUNT DEB :)



Here is a video of our Eva Brooke starting to walk that day!


Sweet, Sweet Kisses

I just love that Eva Brooke is so sweet lately.  She is really a cuddler (well for 2 seconds, until she is on to something else).  She always must give Cotton "love" before taking naps or going night-night by putting her head next to Cotton's.  This is what she does when we ask her to give us "love."  I hope she is not licking Cotton the way she does us!  :)


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Into EVERYTHING

5/2/11- I am starting to climb, reach, and explore.

5/9/11

I am standing by myself!

6/2/11- I am walking while holding onto things very well (and have started taking some steps).

6/18/11- I am walking!

6/19/11- I am playing tug-of-war with Cotton with a puzzle piece (my idea).

I want to be a drummer like my Daddy.  I am also very fussy!

6/29/11

I am about to chunk Mommy's phone in the bathtub! (Don't worry, Mommy got there first!)

Mommy found me in her shower.


7/2/11- Can you believe this?!?

What a difference 2 months makes!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Camping with the Crosswhites


On 6/3/11, we went camping with the Crosswhites in their new camper!  They had ripped out the inside and reupholstered with Angie's special touch.  Now that is my kind of camping!

The kiddos playing while we ate our burgers.

Entertainment so Ma-Ma can eat!

Even though it was 90+ degrees, it's just not camping without a campfire and some yummy toasted marshmallows.

Emily was kind enough to let Eva Brooke nap in her awesome bottom bunk.

We thought Eva Brooke would love the pool as much as Hunter and Emily, but...

...not quite :(

All better!

Not so bad this time.

Emily did a fabulous job pulling the wagon around (and keeping the kiddos happy)!

A little mixture of sunscreen, pool water, and food creates a great hair gel.  I know this picture will haunt her in years to come.  Thanks for the camping invitation!  What a great, relaxing trip!

Dedicated to Daddy

Andrew, thank you for taking care of our family.  You work so hard and play even harder.  You put God first and remind us to always do the same.  We love you so much!

5/31/11- Eva Brooke helps Daddy water his plants


She absolutely loves to be outside.  She doesn't seem to notice it is 90 degrees!



6/9/11- The morning the West Main group left for Honduras.  Emily and Eva Brooke got up early to say goodbye to their Daddies :)

Eva Brooke has learned to point.  This could get interesting!

We are excited for Daddy, but i cannot even describe how much we missed him!

The good-looking West Main Honduras Mission Team



They are so pumped that Andrew doesn't even look up for a quick picture!

Rolling out!

A very LONG 11 days later, we welcomed Daddy back home!


Happy first Father's Day!



7/2/11- Eva Brooke LOVES playing with Daddy.  She loves when they "run" together!




He can always make her smile!