The Beach

This is the best picture of Ella Kay that got taken at the beach. 

I walked into the living room and this is what I found.

The Beach is usually such a lovely place. But not always with an infant, because Ella Kay didn't really care for the heat. We loaded up the car for what was supposed to be a few days at the beach, which turned into a week. It was nice to get away! Jonathon was determined to have every day packed with something to do. Haley Grace and him spent their days at the beach. This year was the first time Haley tried to surf. They rented a surf board most days. We take a family vacation almost every year to Pensacola Beach, Fl. Jonathon has an aunt (Jane) who lives there. Ella Kay and I spent most of the time in doors. Unfortunately I did not get many pictures of this beach trip, but you can see the ones I did below. There was a grand opening for a huge Ferris Wheel on the strip, and we got to ride it on opening day.

Maternity Shoot

She just couldn't believe she got to do this. 

These photos were taken on Valentine's Day 2012. The original date we scheduled for this shoot had to be changed because a water pipe busted at our house. The relevance to the date is that it's exactly one month before Ella Kay arrived. So she came early and my life's been a little behind ever since (hence posting pictures from 6 months ago). I think Amber Black did a terrific job!

Ready or Not... Second Grade Here I Come

Haley Grace started second grade on Monday, August 20,2012. It's just amazing how times flies and how quickly children change. Her teacher this year will be Mrs.Lombard. We wanted her to be in Mrs. Lombard's class. She is such a sweet lady! HG is so excited about second grade. She is a wonderful student, so her teachers say, I know she'll have a great year. She's the happiest about her friends being in her class. We're off to the 2012-2013 school year, to many memories and some new friends.

Dillon's getting married

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My First Wedding

Here's Ella Kay with her Lulu

We had a lot going on at the end of June and beginning of July. Ella Kay attended her first wedding. My brother and sister's dad Jr got married to Tina. It may have been a small wedding but it was cute. Haley Grace was tickled pink when she caught the bouquet. We drove all the way to Cullman to attend this event, and stayed for most of the afternoon. That very next morning we were leaving for the beach, and I hadn't packed the first thing. I am glad we got to attend and Ella Kay got to see everyone!

This cake was yummy!

Haley Grace posing for the camera.

Swimming, Yes I think so!

 I do believe we're going to have a swimmer. This is Ella Kay on her first swim in the pool. She loved it!! She didn't make a fuss at all even in the chilly water. I think she's going to love it as much as I did. Posted at the bottom is the video of her first swim in the pool.

Jake napping by the pool.

I grow a bit everyday!

I'm growing stronger, braver, smarter and even cuter everyday!!