Cousins

Christmas in Alabama at Lewis Smith Lake

Yes or No?

Paparazzi

The parents.

With all the constant flashing from the cameras- it was as if the paparazzi was following the girls around.

Hopeland Gardens Christmas Lights
LDC, Marli, Alexandra, Audrey

 

Young Picasso

Caught in after the act.

Christmas



Granise Resort

Waking up to coffee and a show at the Granise Resort.

**shhhh it's hot cocoa

26 months

Because I think everyone is slowing down to hold and admire their little ones more than normal lately....

Trip for Two

A trip for two....
You'd better Belize it.

Do you see what I see?

a reflection of three generations

hasta la vista

"You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance."Franklin P Jones

I would like to personally thank Lora Jensen and her 3DayPottyTraining.  It has been weeks since and cross your fingers, I think we may be good to go.  I am positive Mother Earth is pleased.

Adiós (and muchas gracias) Pampers Gift to Grow.


 

All smiles

2011

2012
We are making progress.
At least LDC is looking at the camera this year.

B,B and B playdate

LDC woke up and walked downstairs for breakfast, to find our house full of balloons and balls.  From the expression on her face, she was a VERY happy little girl. Forget trying to feed breakfast to a 26 month old at this point.
What was it all about.....We hosted a Balls, Bubbles and Balloons playgroup.  Sadly it was 45 degrees outside this morning so before our guests got here (and before LDC got up) I moved things inside-- minus the bubble making machine.  I moved the bubbles to the front porch to greet our little toddler friends, as they stumbled walked in the door. 

Lots of delighted squeals and smiles.  I love that.

cowgirl boots-- then and now

the precious little legs remain the same a year later...

November 2011

November 2012

2011

2012

cowgirl boots in action

(tea from the dog bowl anyone?)

Rolling Thunder

At this event walking around with birds was normal along with

snakes (THE Okefenokee Joe)

beautiful feathers and beads.



At the Oka'Chaffa Indian Festival we learned how to make corn husk dolls

and necklaces.



Families walked around proudly dressed in full Native American clothing.

What a C-U-T-E little girl



And the much anticipated Rolling Thunder....

what is the world coming to

Oktoberfest

The gem behind Gem Lakes is our recreation area, in addition to a fun neighborhood board who puts on all kinds of family gatherings for us.  This weekend it was about brats, beer and pumpkin carving.



Oktoberfest 2012 Gem Lakes


Music, dancing and picking out the perfect pumpkin for carving.

Carving with a beverage break every here and now

(Can you tell we are working on potty training?)

Everyone taking their places and getting ready for the contest

Realizing that folks came VERY prepared for this contest...hand saws, elaborate scrappers, LED colored lights, etching tools, pattern tracers, etc.

Next year we will be ready with a cordless drill and big spoon.  Maybe even a jigsaw and reciprocating saw.