2 is around the corner

This past month we have...

noticed more freckles popping up

enjoyed a fun visit with Granise

accomplished getting up on the step stool and washing our hands without any help

finally started saying the names of colors

taken down the baby gate at the bottom of the steps

and most importantly--Andy and I have loved every second.

Not much has changed

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME

End of July 2012
Not much has changed since 1995.
 (Well maybe just a few changes...Lauren now sports a minivan and Carrie is off to Uganda).
Ball up.

End of March 2012

Not much as changed for these two either.
End of July 2012

ABK is still leading the way.

Our turn next.
Thank you Lindsey!

Smart9-1-1

With summer in full swing, I shared the following link with some moms in Aiken.  It takes about 10 minutes but is well worth your time.  Actually, when I typed in our address it showed that emergency vehicles would have been sent the street over.   You can share information (with your local agency) on how many bedrooms you have, where your children sleep, any medical conditions, pets, etc.
https://www.smart911.com/

Not sure about this

Music and Art

It has been all about

music and

art.

Making "quiet drums" at our playgroup this week.
 (Quiet Drums...Flip a paper plate over.  Add some color with crayons and glitter glue. Use milkshake straws as drum sticks.)

Andy's child for sure.

Happy Hour

We have mastered how to 'cheers'.

Kentucky

Part II of our trip included visiting Andy's sweet family in Kentucky.


Peek-

A-

Boo! (with Uncle Owen)

Hugs for Aunt Gloria



Helping Paw Paw open his birthday gifts and



 admiring his new hat.

Enjoying and celebrating her great grandfather's 85th birthday.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Clothes need to be washed, a grocery list needs to be made and the house is a wreck with camping gear spread all over the place.....so to prolong the household chores for a wee bit longer some pics from our trip are below.  More to come later in the week.

Dinner time in the campground.
Smoke from the campfires and the evening sun light.

Folks gathered around each night to listen to campers playing gospel bluegrass. (And yes, LDC was in a vest.  Believe it or not- it was chilly!)