Friday, May 25, 2012

Random catch up

Since I am so behind on blogging I thought I'd document some cute snapshots that I've taken over the past month or so.  She's changing so much.  I don't want to miss a thing!



Attempting to fold clothes.  I did not put her up to this.


This either. Suzy Homemaker :)



"Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles"









?!?  I don't know what to say about this one ?!


She is obsessed with shoes.  She brought all of her shoes and lined them up in the kitchen.



Derby helped too.


The other night I went to dinner with some friends for a "Girl's Night." Corey took care of Elle that night and put her to bed.  About 30 minutes after I had gotten home (around 9ish) I hear Elle yell Da Da! from her crib.  I told Corey that I would go in and put her back to sleep mainly b/c I felt like it was "my turn." Then he said with a smile, she's calling for me. So he went into her room and took care of her.  Fifteen minutes later she yelled Da Da again so I went in to attempt putting her back to sleep.  The first thing she said to me was, "I Booped," one of her new phrases :) and yes it means what you think it means.  So I started to pick her up and change her diaper.  Corey then walks in and said she said the same thing to me... I changed her dry diaper a minute ago.   That stinker is a smart one.  Avoiding bedtime already and so it begins.  She's daddy's little girl and daddy sure is crazy about her too.  But... Mommy was the only one that could get her to sleep that night.  I picked her up and slowly danced around her room.  It was a sweet moment.  I know I will not be able to do that much longer.  She is growing up so fast and I cannot make time stand still.  She truly is the perfect daughter.  She is sweet, girly, and active all at the same time.  She is my precious.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Celebrating 85 Years!

My sweet Momo turned 85 earlier this month.  If anyone deserves a party it is this lady.  She never forgets a birthday or special day.  She is absolutely the most caring person I know.  So her children and grandchildren threw a party for her at her church.  A funny side note is that it was going to be a surprise but someone spilled the beans.  Once she found out about the party she kept adding people to the guest list.  Momo taught Sunday School for around 30 years so she has taught many men and women.  She wanted to invite them to her special day.  It was so fun!





Uncle Danny, Dad, Momo, Aunt Judy, Uncle Dennis, and Aunt Karen


Momo's children with their spouses.


Momo and her grandchildren (minus a few that couldn't make it)


Grandchildren and their spouses (again missing a couple)


Momo and her Great Grandchildren


Elle and Papa


Papa and his Grandchildren


Nate arrived to the party fashionably late :) Just kidding Nate.


Cheese!


Our little Tomboy :)


Sweet Baby Barrett!


Momo getting her Generation bracelet that had birthstones on it representing all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren

We LOVE you Momo.  You have been a blessing in my life and in SO many others.  Thanks for being a dream grandmother!


Monday, May 14, 2012

SDC

A few weeks ago we went to Silver Dollar City with my brother and his family and Corey's sister and her family.  Our nephews are close to the same age and really enjoy playing together.  Also, our niece is just 6 months older than Elle so they play good together too.  I think Elle really enjoyed her first trip to Silver Dollar City.


Cooper, Eston, Elle and Anna are ready to check everything out!


We happened to be there during World Fest.  It was really cool.  These guys are on stilts.  


Cooper is so photogenic!


Elle's very first amusement ride.  



Anna and Kara rode too!


This was just one of MANY rides that Eston and Cooper rode!



The big kids had fun too!  


 Elle really liked the water sprinklers!


the Ball Room was a hit too!


Anna liked it too!






I think she had a blast!


Waiting to see the Log ride.




Someone played too hard!


Anna did too!  I think a fun time was had by all.  I'm looking forward 
to going back!