a few of my favorite Summer things...

lazy mornings.

(peace)

smores

swimming lessons

acutally make that swimming lessons x 3!

This little lady....

...is keeping me busy!

These past couple weeks, Claire has: potty trained, gone to her first ever "wimming" lessons and has begun the battle of the wills with Mama and Daddy. I knew this was coming, but it is not fun to battle a 3 year old. It's a good thing she's so darn cute....if you know what I mean ;)

camping highlights...

Here are a few of my favorite moments from last weekend:

Me and Mel

My favorite picture from the whole weekend!

at Battery Russell

There's nothing like eating outside!

taking a little snack break at the Merriweather Lewis battery.


coloring while Dad and Mom pack up.

and of course, our neighbor!

Gregory was super excited to see a racoon up close! His school has Rocky Racoon as a mascot so he really wanted me to get a picture of this little guy!

We made it....

...through our family's Birthday season!! Whew! Here are a few picture recaps for

Greg's special day:

and Claire's:

Happy Weekend!

Today...

...you are

T-(a) treasure

H-huggable

R-rambunctious

E-entertaining

E-endearing

Claire, you brighten our world and we are blessed every day because of you! Happy Birthday sweet bear...I love you with all of my heart :)

Love,

Mama

Today...

...you are:
S (sensitive)
E (endearing)
V (vivacious)
E (expressive)
N (nice)!!!


Dear Gregory, Happy Happy Birthday!! I love you with all of my heart!!

(btw, this is another photo taken by Lindsay) :)

New favorite photo...

Oh my goodness...I love EVERYTHING about this picture!

Thanks for capturing this moment, Lindsay.

a special night for our princess...

...and her Prince...and her Mommy :)

Tonight is the Prince and Me Ball. It has been a MUCH anticipated event in our house!! I was actually kind of nervous (and a little choked up) watching these two leave. I guess it is just so easy to imagine the "next" time I send my baby girl out for a prom or dance....0r even her wedding. It will be here before I know it~and before I am ready, I'm sure. So for tonight I will cherish this special moment and remind myself to not worry about the future! It's all in God's hands!! And thankfully, so is my Claire Bear!!

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Yesterday was my Birthday and we went out for dinner tonight to celebrate. I have SO much to be thankful for! Especially these three amazing kids and my wonderful man! Thanks to everyone who made my day special...I love you!!

perfect timing.

This afternoon we are going to go see the Monsters vs. Aliens movie. I knew that McD's had those toys in their happy meals, so yesterday I called over to McD's to make sure they still had them. Well, just that morning they had taken down the display because they had new toys in. They told me that I could come in and buy the complete set of toys~so I did! I must be crazy....I HATE McD's toys....oh well. The kids will have fun playing with them tonight (for about 30 minutes) :)