Weekend Recap

Hi! I am so looking forward to a long weekend and celebrating the 4th this week! We had the best weekend and all of the photos I took are phone camera quality but still sweet to me. ;)

On Thursday, Josh had a rare weekday off so I loaded up the girls and took them to the local "Slip and Dip" (which is basically a pool and water slide ride) while Josh stayed home with Donovan. The day was nice and we had fun but the heat index was 109. I could feel my skin burning even with sunscreen and we had to mad dash to the pool because the concrete was on fire!

On Saturday, we decided to take the kids to Tupelo for some family fun. We hit up Chuck E. Cheese and then ate the best lunch at the Rib Shack. It was such a fun day and the kids were exhausted (as was I) by that evening.

Sunday was a relaxing day of doing nothing but laundry and grocery shopping. My favorite kind of day. :)

My girls!

Bath buddies last night.

I hope everybody has a safe and happy 4th of July!!

Today, I choose joy.

We all have things in life that make our heart happy. For me, it is watching my kids play and run through water like it is the best thing they have ever done. There is this "spray ground" (splash pad) near our house that we love to visit. It costs $3 to get in and the kids have the best time running through the water and playing. I could spend hours just watching them run and play their little hearts out. What more can I ask for?

Here are some pictures from one of these outings. I adore these pictures! You can just see the joy on their faces and that makes my heart so happy.

*Picture overload ahead*

Savannah's 3rd birthday celebration

Happy Monday! It was a good weekend. We celebrated Josh yesterday and spent a lot of time outside. Saturday we celebrated Savannah Grace's 3rd birthday (which is this Friday) with Josh's side of the family since we will be going out of town this weekend to celebrate. I can not wait for our trip to Nashville Friday! 

Savannah and friend at Sprayground

Brother and sister

Sweet summer time

It has been gorgeous here in MS, so we have spent a lot of time outdoors playing lately. It keeps the kids entertained and wears them out for nap time so it is ideal for everyone. :-) Good nap days keep me sane!

I am enjoying summer time with my littlest two, but really miss my biggest sweet girl, Hayley. She is at her Dad's for a couple more weeks and then it is time for a girl's trip with her, Savannah and my mom and sister to Nashville and then back home for some summer fun with all three kiddos. I can't wait.

Here is what's going on with our family as of the end of May/beginning of June 2013:

Hayley: got all A's on her report card and made the Principal's List at school, growing so fast and is such a big helper and great big sister, loves to read like her Momma. She enjoys swimming and Barbies.

Savannah: went pee pee on the potty today for the first time ever!, is out of preschool until August, turns 3 on the 21st. She enjoys playing outside, swimming, coloring and riding her tricycle.

Donovan: has been talking more and eating like a champ, carries his night-night around everywhere, loves to climb and make big messes. He enjoys eating, bath time, playing outside and cuddling.

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday! I am struggling big time this morning because my dear son decided he did not want to sleep last night. I am hoping to feel more human after some much needed coffee. :)

Sunday was Mother's Day and it was an amazing day. I woke up at 7:30 and the house was quiet as could be. Josh had taken the kids to get breakfast and coffee. Which means he got them all dressed and loaded up by himself. Such a good Daddy! I really wasn't expecting anything but maybe a dinner out but I was surprised with flowers and a new hair straightener I have been wanting. We ended up going to eat Mexican for dinner, the perfect ending to a wonderful day.

My sweet "baby" boy is 18 months old today! It feels like yesterday he was born but I can't imagine my life without him in it. Even if he refuses to sleep!

Hayley has been playing softball and is quite good at it. She has an excitement for it that she didn't have for soccer. You can just see how happy she is while playing. I am so proud of my biggest kid and the person she is becoming.

My sweet Savannah Grace is 3 next month! We are going on a "girl trip" to Nashville for the weekend to celebrate instead of having a party. My mom and sister, Hayley, Savannah and I are planning on lots of fun at the zoo, swimming, and playing. We are leaving Dad and Donovan at home for some boy bonding. :)

Preschool is out for summer and my main goal is to get Savannah potty trained before August when it starts back. I think I can, I think I can! Little Ms. Diva just has no interest in it right now.

That's about all we have going on. Hope it is a great day for everyone! Bring on the coffee.

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It's a love/hate/love relationship

My youngest two are 17 months apart. They are both in that toddler "everything is mine" stage. When they are getting along it is so sweet. The reality with two toddlers though is that they are both learning and exploring. Hello...sharing is not fun!

Savannah Grace has really just now started to love on her baby brother. His name is Donovan but she pronounces it Bonoban (so stinking cute). So lately she has been wanting to "hug" Bonoban and by hug I mean squeeze his neck until he cries.

These two...













I am so excited to see their close bond develop as they grow! Hopefully, they will be protective of each other and love each other unconditionally.

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