Summer Fun

 Lindsey wanted to finish getting things ready in her classroom, so I headed east to spend the day with the babies.  I love these quick trips, and am really going to miss them when school starts next week.  How can it be possible that this summer is already over!?

Little Bit disappeared for a few minutes.  I found her in the bedroom adding some accessories to her wardrobe.  She was quite proud of her cute self!

I wanted to have a quick little photo shoot, but Lillian decided she really didn't want the whole trio in the pictures!!  She was content loving on Reed!

Maddie is growing up so very quickly these days!!!

I tried and tried to convince Lillian to sit by Maddie so I could get a cute picture.  She wasn't having it!!
She did sneak in several kisses though!

A few days later, we met at Uncle C's apartment, even though he was at the beach.  Lindsey, Josh and Maddie headed out to do a little back to school shopping, and I stayed with the little ones.  Reed is precious.  He is growing like a weed!

There is never a dull moment with this one!!!

We are also very happy to welcome the beautiful Rylie Drain to the family.  She was born this week, weighing in at a healthy 8 lbs. and 15 ounces.  She is so beautiful, and I am so glad that Reed will have a playmate his age!!

The girls are here for their last visit before school starts.  Lindsey, Josh and Reed are joining us for the weekend, and we can't wait!!

Family Time

Before we left to take the girls home after their last visit, Maddie enjoyed a little fun with Uncle C in the pool.  I am amazed at her progress this summer.  She is a little water bug now!!

The girls also had a quick horseback ride!

We enjoyed a very quiet, sweet visit with Josh, Lindsey and our precious grandchildren when we took the girls home.  I was sad to see the girls go, but that will just make the next visit even better.  The great thing is that they are always thrilled to come visit, and thrilled to go home.  We've never had tears, and that makes it so much better!

Pop got in lots of snuggles!

Such a precious family!!

Lindsey had rearranged the playroom while the girls were visiting.  They made it a point to touch everything in there!!  These sweet little fairies made a quick appearance.

Reed has grown, but he's not nearly as big as he looks in pictures!

These two couldn't wait to get their hands on him!

More snuggles from Pop!  In the first picture, I think he's saying, "You really want me to share?"

Uncle C got in on the action, too!!

Fun times!!  And for the record - that's a baby doll Lillian has :) !!

I love my sweet family!!

Fun at the Park

Maddie and I have always enjoyed visits to the park.  We are both enjoying Lillian on these trips now.   The weather was so cool last week that we were able to enjoy a couple of early mornings at our park here. Lillian is at the most precious age now.   Maddie is (usually) very patient with her, and they have lots of fun together.  I love watching how they interact together!

Lillian is very adventurous like her sweet sister!

Maddie got up quite early and immediately put her swimsuit on.  I had to convince her that a trip to the park was first on the agenda.

Love my sweet girls!!

Our second trip was even more fun than the first, because Miss Cathy and her kids joined us!!  These children swim with the girls in the afternoon, so they have become buddies!

I am going to miss these girls and their sweet brother like crazy when school starts!!

Giddy up!!

The weekend can't get here fast enough!!

Best Uncle Ever!

Uncle C had a meeting in Tuscaloosa late one afternoon this week.  When it was over, he and Taylor made a quick trip over to visit with the girls.  They were thrilled!!  They truly love Uncle C, and the feeling is mutual!

We didn't know he was coming until he was almost here.  When I told the girls he would soon be here, they lined up their chairs and waited not so patiently.  Maddie rushed to make them a special sign. (Excuse the iPhone pictures!)

Who cares if you have your suit on?  It's time for the box and airplanes!!

Sometimes you have to take a break and have a little chat!

Two for the price of one!!

Even Uncle C's shoes are fun!!

Sometimes surprise visits are the very best visits!!

Bold

Reed and I recently hosted a get together for our church's children's group "Bold" and their parents.  The goal was to introduce everyone to our new pastor. The only problem with that was that our new pastor and his sweet wife are really just special friends that God has lead home.  We are thrilled to have them back, and were happy to be just a part of welcoming them back!


I didn't take lots of pictures, so I didn't get pictures of lots of people that were here!  So sorry!……….  

Hotdogs, ice cream sandwiches, catching up and swimming made the night lots of fun!!  Lots of these children were some of my former daily swimmers, so it was great to have them back!

If you weren't here, please know that you were missed!  Welcome home Tim and Terrie!!

And He Grows

Lindsey and Maddie spent a recent day working in her classroom, and Lillian and I spent the day snuggling with Reed.  In the pictures, he looks much bigger than he actually is.  He's quite the eater, so I am expecting him to grow rather quickly though.

Is there anything in the world more precious than a sweet newborn?

His big sisters think he's pretty special, too!!

I am headed back this Tuesday to visit and bring the girls back!  Fun times are ahead!!