Randomness

I'm going to ramble...here we go:

I am sitting in my living room, there is an electrician working in the kitchen and I can see him....a few days ago I would have just been looking at a wall! Tim and I took the plunge and knocked the wall between the kitchen and living room down. It is pretty much awesome! Pics to come.

I am on a new computer with no pictures...so there will be no pictures in this post. CPU is an HP Mini...it is cute.

Emma is amazing. She is carrying on regular conversations. She makes choices and lets me know what she wants. She has been saying "NO" for a while, but has started say "Yeah" for things she wants and agrees to. We will work on the politeness later...a.k.a "Yes Mam, yes sir, etc." I'm just glad it isn't "no". She has started running, dancing more, walking on her tip toes, doing whatever she can to make us laugh. She has started giving hugs and really squeezing! She has a preference on what she wears and what shoes she wears. She LOVES frogs and lizards. She loves holding them. She loves our pool and to play in the water. She loves bugs but hates when they fly toward her. Her hair is getting so long and curly. She is getting so tall. She loves to throw the ball for Duke and Bella. She LOVES Duke and Bella. She is amazing at following directions. She can follow up to 3 and 4 step directions. She understands EVERYTHING we say! She learns so fast.....

I love her!

Bryn, Jeff and Noah are coming back to NC-ville for August. I.CAN'T.WAIT!

Me and Jess along with my friend Hollie went to the Kids Exchange consignment sale over the weekend. Had a blast and got EGD some great stuff :)

Ok...that's it for me...for now.

Off to enjoy my sweet baby girl :)

xoxo

Playdate with Nathan and Katie

So today Emma and I had the pleasure of having Katie and Nathan over to our house for a playdate. Katie and I went to high school together and it wasn't until 10 years later that we have reconnected and both have November 2007 babies :)
Katie and Nathan live in High Point so this get-together was a long time coming. We did see Katie and Nathan one other time in Greensboro for Nathan's 1st birthday party...but that is it.
We had a great time!
First we went on the horse trails in our backyard and the kids loved exploring..especially Nathan! He had a stick of somesort in his hand the entire time...such a rough and tumble boy he is! He is adorable.
After the "hike" we came back to the house for some lunch and after lunch we took a dip in the pool.
It was so nice and refreshing. Nathan is a fish I tell ya! He jumped off the diving board a few times and jumped off the side several times. And this kid is the same age as Emma!! Wow~he is such a good swimmer!
After the pool Katie and I discovered a few baby ticks on us and the kids....nothing like some drama to and a great play date! But....everyone is a-okay!

These pictures are from our walk in the trails (where we somehow managed to get into a tic (K or no K...I'm not sure) nest or something!)..but it was fun :)

Thanks for driving so far, Katie and Nathan, and for such a wonderful day! I am SO glad we did it and can't wait to do it again!
We love you!!

Happy Birthday to me...

Y'all know how I love comparison shots :)

Mommy and Emma
July 17, 2008

Mommy and Emma
Today, July 17, 2009

Dinner Time Fun

When somebody else takes pictures...

I love getting pictures sent to me that other people take. It is such a pleasant surprise :)
These pictures were sent to me by Uncle George. He took them while we were down in Florida.
Thanks, UG, for letting me see the world through somebody elses camera lense!

Happy Birthday Grandpa

Tim, Emma and I went to Florida for the Independence day weekend to celebrate my Grandpa's 80th birthday with family. We had a great time eating, swimming and fellowshiping. It was wonderful. I am so blessed with such a wonderful family.

From left to right:
Uncle George, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Robin, cousin Charlie, Aunt Sheri, Mom and Tom

Left to Right:
Mom, Tom, Laura, Uncle George, Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Robin

Happy Birthday!

Family picture:
Back row left to right:
Uncle George, Aunt Robin, cousin Daniel, cousin Tayor, Lanie, Mom, Aunt Sheri, Unce Dave, cousin Charlie
Middle row left to right:
Tim, Grandpa, Grandma, cousin Sam
Front row left to right:
me, Emma and Rocky (who Emma loved!)

We had a great time and can't wait to get together again....we are always looking for excuses!
And thank you Aunt Sheri and Uncle Dave for putting up the entire family for the weekend....you are the best!

Emma LOVES horses!