Monday, July 11, 2011

Little Huggers!




Mac, Mk,and Cara checking out their new ride!


Sweetie Pie!


They are used to hugging for pics...you can tell.







Caroline giving me her excited FACE! She was ready to have some fun!




We had Mexican(one of my most favorite types of food on the planet) the other night with these precious girls and their parents. They told us stories of Disney, and pre-school, and trips to the lake. These girls are full of all kinds of information. Mary Kathryn and Caroline are 1 week apart...precious little girls that love love to Love! Enjoy the pics!!

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Little Ears!







This summer has consisted of much growth and development for Cara and me! Exploration accompied with trips to YogliMogli have taken up much of her time. Temper tantrums spike late afternoons when she decides she wants yoglimogli and I say no. Nana continues her trips to the nature center(which I hear about in detail), as well as Publix, playdates with Carter and the neighbors and trips to the park. Her vocabulary is exactly what Dave and I say. She compliments everything I do...my hair, my legs, my nails, even my lipstick! It's really funny. I put on a white t-shirt and she said mommy, I like your shirt! hahaha! I said sweet heart, this is old and it's Daddy's but thank you. She was looking at Dave's Ipad the other day and I said, whatcha doing and she said "checking the weather"! Bahahahahah. She says "oh my gosh" all the time. My point....this 2 year old mini-me is making me think about every WORD that comes out of my mouth. Because EVERYTHING I do and SAY, she is watching and will repeat. I guess I am learning children are a great way to get you to see yourself. How and what they say is reflective of whay they hear. It's scary...scary to think I am impacting her so much!! Yikes!!! I guess it just makes me want to be better person.


Let me go...I need some reflective time myself. Thanks for caring and reading about the trials of motherhood! I guess it's just beginning!

The Magic of a Big Girl BED

We jumped up and down and screamed when the delivery truck pulled up!!! Below: Precious tries out her new sheets....with baby of course!




Caroline slept in her crib the first 12 months of her life and the last 13 months of her life with her parents! It has been a love/hate situation.

The cuddle time I will cherish for the rest of my life, and by the way I still lie down with her to help her go to sleep or rock which ever she prefers. But overall, it just did not work anymore. She needed her own bed and it was time for her to sleep in it. So, we made a HUGE deal about it. We went to Macys and picked out the mattresses. She got fairy princess sheets complete with a new pillow. Long story longer...she LOVES her big girl bed and has been sleeping like a princess since we made the move. I, on the other hand, cried myself to sleep the first night and the next morning when I realized she could in fact sleep with out us!!! But after that, we have been so thankful for such an easy transition. And proud she is out of our bed!!!!


Potty trained and a big girl bed in a month....Slow down here, girl!!!

Dog Days

Emma Kate and Taylor stayed with us late week! As you can tell from the pictures, it was PLAY all day and all night basically! I enjoyed them so much and Caroline did too!! It rained a lot one night and soaked the sand table. Emma's little tidy self had the idea to clean the toys. So, they took each toy to the front yard and cleaned it. After the cleaning job, it turned in to a water party!! Nothing more fun than a hose on a HOT summer day!



Caroline did whatever she was told!


This water is cold mommy!






Hurry Taylor!!!








Play Time!



I know the above pic is blurry but I thought is was worth posting because of their faces. Reagan came over last week to play!! It is so amazing to watch their little minds grow and interact together. Sand time, and chase make up most of Caroline's most favorite activities!!! And chase, well it is her most favorite game ever!!!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Rain Rain Go Away!





Waiting on the rain to pass so we can have some FUN!
Cherokee is prepared for everything including RAIN!

Davie checking the radar!
The Family!!!



GayGay and Dave Await the disappointing news

that the fireworks were canceled. Sad! Before then, Emma and Taylor playing games!! Hola!!





Caroline having FUN!!!


Emma Kate getting her face painted!!!


Lady Bug on her arm!!! She loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Taylor getting a balloon hat!
Smile Mom!!!



Before the annual 4th celebration!!! Let the fun begin!!!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

At the Beginning




The Holleys just hanging out...

Mommy, "When can I go jump and see the horses?"
That's better...everyone look!

The guys enjoying a beverage while waiting on the rain to pass


When we arrived at Cherokee on Monday, there was a lightning warning so we had to wait inside for several minutes until it was clear to enjoy the fun. That was a preview of the rainy night before us. We had a great time, though, it was cut a little short because we weren't out 2 hours after these pics before they called the fireworks. We were sad! The goood news is they are making them up! Bad news I missed Elvis and Ray Charles on July4th!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Stars and Stripes!

Happy 4th yall!! On Monday, the neighborhood had it's annual parade. Above, I am pulling Caroline and below, Nana and Papa smile while at the pool!

Yummy Cake!!!


He wore this at the 1996 Olympics. Apparently, it was the thing to have?




Jumping for the 4th of July!



On your mark, get set, oh wait, I see more kids coming....




I may be little but I sure am proud to be free! Free to eat popsicles and wear shades!!!




Below: GayGay HATES hot weather, but she was such a trooper on Monday! Anything for the grand kids she assures me! It's not you, honey, that gets me out in this heat, it's the grand kids!!



Below: Dave adding the finishing touches on the pool decor!




Happy 4th!!




Taylor Malone is READY!