VBS

7/18/11- Eva Brooke's first VBS.  Sitting next to Mary Robbins and taking it all in!

The cradle roll class at VBS (L to R)- Eva Brooke, Channing, Evan, Zac, and Hunter

Flashback!  I apologize (kind of) for all my sentimental-ness lately, but I just can't believe how fast the first year goes.  Here is the cradle roll class on 3/27/11.  Mrs. Mary, the sweet teacher, is standing in the background.  (L to R)- Channing, Carrington, Charlie, Hunter, and Eva Brooke.

Back to VBS...  The kitchen ladies were wonderful.  They had highchairs lined up and food cut into bite-sized pieces for these little ones. 

Worn out from a fun-filled night...

...and all hyped up, all at the same time.

7/19/11- VBS on Tuesday night.  Mrs. Leah, who headed the kitchen, arrived once again with a spread for the babies.

Ladies are heading down the line, passing out the food.

Lots of kiddos... just how it ought to be!

Tyler (Brad's brother) is holding Hunter, and Georgia (sweet girl at church) is holding Eva Brooke up at the front!  Russell (far right) our youth minister, does such a good job with our youth.  We are very blessed to have him at West Main.

Showing Daddy what she made at VBS

Again, exhausted but wired!

7/20/11- VBS on Wednesday night.  Hunter was chewing on a VBS craft that turned his mouth, hands, and outfit pink!

Supper at VBS third night in a row...woohoo!

Playtime!  How many kids can you get into one playhouse?

Bunches!

Georgia holding Eva Brooke at the front again.

Baby girl had a wonderful first VBS.  Hopefully, the first of many!  Thanks to all the workers who made it so special.

Outgrowing the Changing Table

At 11 months.  I believe this was the last size 3 diaper :(

At 5 months

At 3 months

At 2 weeks old in a newborn size diaper.  Time just absolutely flies...

Family Events

7/16/11- We met up to celebrate Grandmother Fleeta's 88th birthday party at Oh Bryans in Hamilton.  I have so many wonderful childhood memories with Grandmother.  She is such a blessing and an inspiration to my life!

For some reason, we had lots of babysitting help!

My uncle Danny and his newest grandbaby Lauren.  Leisha and Travis are such good parents.  They seem like naturals!

 

EB and Aunt Beth are really becoming buds!

Daddy sneaking EB a bite or two of cake...

...and Pop, too!

EB visiting with sweet baby Lauren

7/30/11- A couple of Saturdays later, Grandmother's crew met up again for the Burleson reunion.  This was the first Burleson reunion in many, many years.  It was so great to see so many cousins.  Pictured are Candi, Linda (Nickey's wife), my uncle Nickey, Grandmother, my uncle Danny, my mother, then my 3.  Candi and I are the only grandchildren pictured (out of Grandmother's 8).

The reunion was held in Haleyville, Alabama, at the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ fellowship hall.  Fun fact- this is where Andrew and I got married (actually in the new auditorium; we are standing in front of the original auditorium).

FLASHBACK!  A snap from our wedding on May 27, 2006.  Aren't we sweet?!

A Little (Late) July Update

7/1/11- Just being a mess!  The girl loves to eat!

 

Food favorites- Fruit (strawberries, peaches, bananas, mandarin oranges, watermelon), crackers, yogurt, and yogurt melts.

7/3/11- COVERED in avocado

Welcoming back Momma Lyn and Daddy Don from their long vacation out west

Playing on Andrew's Smurf train...from a few years back :)  She loves to get the blocks out of the secret compartment under the seat!

Momma Lyn reading EB her new book they brought her from Yellowstone

This is one sleepy girl

One more burst of energy before we leave!

7/7/11- Emptying the diaper bag.  One of her favorite things to do.

7/9/11- Chef Andrew's delish seafood trio he prepared for dinner.  I am one lucky girl!

7/10/11- Somebody's very sleepy!  She is attached to her pillow Mrs. Potter (Angie's grandmother) handmade for her.

The pillow is all lumpy now, and we take it everywhere (if she will be sleeping/napping).  She loves to put her face next to a cold pillow (like her Mommy!).

7/11/11- This girl beats all I've ever seen.  She loves to be outside and usually throws a fit to go outside after Cotton.

7/13/11- EB loves her "Da"

7/15/11- Post-it note fun

7/17/11- What can we say?  She gets it honestly!

7/18/11- Playing peek-a-boo in the crib.  Notice the 2 pacifiers in the floor (she throws them out).

She likes to carry things around the house.

7/21/11- She likes pulling lots of things out of the toy basket before deciding on one.  She still loves looking at books and especially turning the pages.

Shhh.  She likes to get under the table to "do her business."

7/23/11- Fun new game Mimi and EB started.