Rosemary Beach

We returned home this evening from a wonderful time at Rosemary Beach. Love this little community. Here are a few photos of our time there. It was Abby's first time to the ocean. She did like the water but mostly liked to sit in the chair under the umbrella and have snacks! Joel loved searching for seashells and he learned to snorkel. We already are thinking of when we can go back...hopefully sooner than later!

Abby's First Birthday

Abby's first birthday was Saturday. I won't go into how I can't believe she's one and how I am going to miss these baby days....ok well I know I did. But really as her mother, I keep wondering "Where did my little baby go?" Oh how I love this little girl!

We had a ladybug party here at home with family and friends. It was actually fun...and I think Abby enjoyed herself. She danced and played keeping all of us entertained. Here are a few photos...more to come.

11 Months

Tomorrow Abby will be 11 months old. One month away from her birthday. I guess I better get to planning. She is so smart, beautiful, fun and a blessing to us! (and almost fully mobile...I think she'll be walking by her birthday).

Life has been rather busy. I've been blessed with spending some time away at one of my favorite places on earth, Lake Forest Ranch. Even better, I was able to spend some time with some very special people. Then to top it off, David Wilcox came here in concert last Friday night. He puts into words and music what my heart seems know and need.

On the home front we are enjoying these lazy days of summer. Joel is taking swimming lessons, Abby has been sleeping better, and we've been spending some time at the pool. We tried the zoo this morning but didn't stay long until the sun came out and it was too warm for these fair skinned red heads. That's it for now!

It's Back!

My camera is back! I had to get outside and take photos today. Beautiful weather...love love love my kids (and my camera)!

Joel's Surprise Rumble Birthday Party

We had a great time celebrating Joel's 6th birthday. Rumble, the mascot for our NBA Thunder came for a big surprise. Joel was so very excited (as all the kids were). I'll admit even all the adults were enjoying it. Most importantly, it was a great day to celebrate Joel. We love him so much!

9 Months

Abby turned 9 months this past Saturday. She is just such a blessing to us. She is learning so fast...right now as I type Joel is "hopping" and she is sitting in her highchair watching him and trying to "hop" like him.

On another note, I am mourning because my camera (my slr) "died" last week and had to be sent into Nikon. I am lost without it! Of course Joel's birthday is next week, we had Easter, and Abby is getting bigger everyday...all that to say I need my camera! I'm praying for it to be returned soon! I never realized the "love affair" I have with my camera until I have had to go back to using the old point and shoot. It just isn't the same!

Enjoying beautiful weather, planting flowers, wagon rides, and our afternoons outdoors. In fact, I think that's where we are off to right now!

Happy Easter