More Fun With the Girls

After so many weeks of yucky weather, it was great to be able to get out and play a little with the girls.  We always try to squeeze in a trip to the park.  On my way to take them back, Uncle C and Aunt Tay were at work, but we still stopped by their neighborhood to feed the ducks.  This is so much fun!  These ducks are extremely tame, and the girls are able to walk right up to them.  Or rather the ducks run right up to the girls!!

These smiles melt my heart!

Riding double!

She loves doing everything her big sister does!

Pop had to work a lot of the time the girls were here, but we are very glad he got to go to the park with us!

She loves to slide- and run-and jump-and play, play, play!!

And so does her big sis!

And at the duck pond- I love how they love each other!  (Most of the time!) :)

Maddie was fascinated when the ducks would go bottoms up!

Lillian didn't like to get as close to the water as Maddie.  No problem though-she hung back on the side walk.  When they would walk away, she would just call them back!

After a trip to Chick Fil A we headed to Alex City.  We picked up baby Reed from daycare and played with his cute self until mom and dad got home.  Next week is Maddie's Spring Break, and the kick off of TBall!  We just can't wait!

Flowers and Eggs

The girls came for a long weekend, and we try to cram as much as possible in those days!  Maddie doesn't have Spring Break until next week, but her mom let her miss a day, so we could have even more  fun!!  They are both growing up so fast!  Visits have always been lots of fun, but they are so easy now that they are older!  They also slept until after 7:00 each day which is just amazing!!  Now, if we could only convince them to send the baby we'd be all set!!

This angel has changed so much in the past several months!  She is now reading up a storm and a whiz in math.  I had to add the picture in the swing!  She has quite a sense of humor!!

I told them they could pick all the flowers they wanted!  They decided they didn't need quite as many as they thought!!

Little Bit's personality is really starting to shine!  She is simply a mess!!  Never a dull moment with her cute self!

They anxiously waited for Aunt Tay and Uncle C to hide eggs for them.  (We thought we'd get in a little early practice!)

Please notice that at some point Lillian decided to go upstairs and re-dress herself!  This happens quite often.  They both love Aunt Tay and Uncle C!

I'm not sure who had the most fun-Maddie or Levi!!

Lots more of our visit to come!!

My Handy Man

I am sad to say that I often take for granted just how talented and handy my husband is.  He does plumbing and electrical work.  He paints, and just generally likes to tinker on everything. He can fix the car, lawnmower, blower and boat! He has always been a very good carpenter, but he often just didn't have the time to do many projects.  I am happy to say that recently he has completed quite a few things.  The problem is that we keep adding more things for him to do! I wanted to share some of his latest creations. Let me also give credit where credit is due.  Kaley Powell took the two wedding pictures.  We could not be more pleased.

Remember that little accident he had with his finger and the table saw a few weeks back?  Well, the finger is healing nicely, and the cabinet he was working on is now in my kitchen. Christmas in March is pretty awesome!!

The pictures do not do it justice.  It's one of those things that looks like it's always been there, and you wonder how you ever did without it!

  

Di had this beautiful sign made, and it hung in her dining room.  It now hangs above our cabinet.  

.He made the beautiful cross that was used in the wedding

They had planned to rent an arbor like this for way more money than it was worth to use at the reception.  Reed and I stopped by to look at it, and while it was pretty, it needed some work!  I told him I was pretty sure he could handle it-and he did!!

!He made the girls these beautiful beds

     

He and Papa were the architects of one of my all time favorite things in one of my all time favorite 
.places! Hurry up Summer

.He made this bed for Caleb. This was his apartment in Birmingham

 

  .Thanks Babe!  He thinks he's finished for a while, but we've got other plans for him

Tables!!  More Beds!!  Treehouses!!  Mirrors!!  Outdoor kitchen!!

Levi , a Little Ice, and a Birthday

Well. once again we were out of school one day last week for icy weather.  So, what did I do?  In fear of being unable to travel later in the day and the unrealistic possibility of missing the Little Lambs Sale in Tuscaloosa, I jumped in the car and traveled to Tuscaloosa.  There, I preceded to wait in line for 6 hours with quite a few other nuts!!  However, victory was mine!  I was able to find quite a few unbelievable deals for my sweet, sweet babies!  So, I call that a success!  There was lots of sleet, freezing rain, and a little ice!  But by the time I headed home, the roads were all clear!

 These icicles were still hanging the next morning. 

Levi's first visit to Nana and Pop's was a success!

What a precious family!!  

I would also like to wish a very happy birthday to our sweet Josh!  We love you!

Round 2

Back in November and December, Lindsey, Josh and the babies just couldn't catch a break!  Someone was sick all the time.  We were just discussing how wonderful things had been since then, and wouldn't you know, both Lindsey and Lillian came down with the flu.  The doctor said this was an entirely different strand than the one they had just a couple of months ago.  What are the odds!??  I headed down Sunday and stayed Monday and Tuesday.  Pop is there now.  I am so very sorry that anyone is sick, but I have to be honest-I love any excuse to go visit.  Hang in there with me-All pictures are Iphone pictures.  I am still deciding which camera I want to get this time.

About 10 minutes after these pictures were taken, the doctor came in and said that she had a "very positive" flu test!!  I just couldn't believe it!!  She was quite the trooper!

She's just too stinking cute to have time for the flu!!

 This little fellow is growing like crazy.  He is always happy!!  Just a joy!

Big Sis is just great with him.  I asked her why she didn't love on Lillian like she does Reed.  I loved her reply-"Well, sometimes I do, but she's always hitting me when I do it."

This first picture was taken at gymnastics.  I loved taking her -  Brings back lots and lots of memories.

Pop came so I could head back and work a little.  They were all thrilled to see him!!

Pop got to take Maddie to her first TBall practice.  We can't wait for the season to get started!!  This is her 3rd year to play.  The teams this year are "mixed" -  Half girls and half boys!  Should be interesting!!

I hope no one else gets sick, but I can't wait until my next visit!

Second Day

The morning after our monumental snow, I hurried Reed out the door to ride down and check out the hayfield and slough.  It is always unbelievably beautiful when it snows.  He told me not to get my hopes up, and boy was he right!!  Almost nothing at all fell there!  Needless to say, I was very sad!

I didn't even bother taking a picture of the hayfield, but I did manage to get a picture of this by the gate! Just pitiful!!

This is still one of my favorite places!  I just wish it was covered in snow!!  

In the past 2 weeks, we've had early dismissal 2 times, late starts 3 days and we've missed two whole days!!  I am just about out of the notion of school!!