Summertime Fun

Lindsey started back to school last Thursday.  In July, no less, which is absurd if you ask me!  However, it did allow us a few special days with the babies.  I know one day these days will be over, but right now I am going to treasure every second.  We really didn't do anything special, but we still loved every single second of our time together.

Nana and Reed hung out in the nursery with Annie T and the other children.  By the time he decided it was ok for me to leave, church was almost over!

However, he rocked children's minute like a boss!

I have the best friends in the whole wide world!!  Jean loaned us this sweet little John Deere tractor, and Reed was in heaven.  Needless to say, we are now in the market for one.  Reed actually woke up at 2:59 in the morning screaming, "I want to ride the tractor."

We enjoy lots of fun in the pool!

 I know that Lillian's bow doesn't match, but she would only wear a PINK one, so pink it was.  

This is the look of absolute exhaustion!  He actually fell asleep while eating lunch!

There is nothing better than cousin time!!  Kris is introducing them to snapchat here!

Popsicle's, friends, and cousins!  Who could ask for more!

So, Maddie came running inside saying that she saw a snake.  She said, "I'm not kidding! I mean a real snake!"  Luckily, William and West are country boys and took care of it for us!!

 We spend a lot of time just hanging out!  This one loves playing with trucks and cars.  Some are Pop's, but most were Uncle C's.

Oh this sweet girl will move mountains one day!!

And this precious one  will be starting 2nd grade next week.  How is that even possible?  Sweet, smart and just a joy!!

This summer has flown by!! I just can't believe that school is starting.  It will greatly interfere with our visits with these sweet babies!!  We are headed to Alex City in the morning for a little more fun there!

Playtime

No trip to the beach would be complete without a trip to the track.  This was actually Reed's first trip, and he was a real trooper!  He loved all of the rides (except bumper boat), and had a great time!  Maddie loves everything - the faster and higher the better!  And sweet Lillian hangs in there rather nicely!

These two are tight!  They have a very special bond!  Reed's favorite thing to say is, "I love Pop!"  Trust me, the feeling is very mutual!

Uncle C and Reed are getting ready for a little fun!!

This little guy is getting a haircut this week, so I'm not sure about the future of these curls!

The swings were a big hit!!

So was the merry go round!!  This little one is so very, very precious!!

Reed looks like he's a little unsure of where his horse is headed!!

Aunt Tay and Maddie had a blast on the go karts!

Hi Pop!

This two were the last ones out of the gate!  Maddie was not impressed with their last place finished!  She said Uncle C was the worst driver- EVER!

Reed enjoyed the bumper cars, until someone would shoot water on them.  Pop would then have to turn the boat around and head in the opposite direction.

Maddie and her dad loved getting in on the action!

And these girls always love a little action!

This looks like trouble!!

And lots of fun!!

These two ventured over to the side and got me good!!

Cheese!!

I'm ready to go back!!

Beach - Part 2

This trip included looking for crabs, putt putt (both girls had a hole in one!), and a trip to the track.  Now that Maddie is older she has her very own bucket list!  We have been trying to check things off of that list this summer.  Putt putt was one of those things!


I'm ready to go back!

Lindsey and Josh have some special friends that live in Fairhope.  They spent an afternoon at the beach with us, and then joined us for dinner.  The girls loved playing with their sweet little one.



Eating out

Lots of fun just hanging out each day on the beach!

Oh how I love these three!  We had a little impromptu photo session on the balcony before we headed out to eat.  I'm not sure where Uncle C and Aunt T were, but they missed out on this session!

And our annual photo shoot!  I was having a little camera trouble, so I'm a little disappointed in the quality! 

More to come!!