Swingset ~ Day 1!

Yes, we're, I'm crazy to want to get a swingset when our house is on the market!  But, hey, it may or may not sale and this kid loves to be outside so here we go :)  I'm sure the boys are thinking I'm the biggest pain in the rear right about now...anytime there is a diagram posted ON the fence...

But hey, in my defense, it looked MUCH smaller on the box??? 

The beginning!

 

Sophie and her Aunt Jaja :)

Sophie and her "Gog"s (at least it's close to dogs!)

Left: Sophie and her new bench!  First completed project of the day :)

Right: Sophie and a rocking chair that was mine and my brother's when we were little.

Playing with her JaJa :)

In progress!  And soooo much taller than it was in my head!

Reference point...Kevin is 6' 4"!

Thank you boys for loving me and Sophie enough to tolerate our my craziness!

Ready for Church!

Our sweet girl sporting a new outfit from her Mimi!  The older she gets, the harder the pictures seem to become...too much to do to look at a camera Mom :)  Oh, and we have decided we hate bows in our hair :( Maybe this is why the bow is going into her mouth???  I have no idea ~ other than that is where EVERYTHING seems to end up lately!

Ravioli!

I think the pictures say it all!

Country Living + Crawfish

Yes, it's been a while since I updated but I am going to TRY and get caught up...starting with this weekend :)

Saturday we went to Kirbyville for a crawfish boil ~ mind you I don't actually eat crawfish but it was still a lot of fun!  Besides my husband ate his share and mine so don't you crawfish lovers worry...no "mudbugs" went to waste.  (Side Note:  I know a ton of people love these things...but "mudbugs"...REALLY?  That just does not sound good!  And, yes, picky me has actually tried them and I just can't do it!!!)

Sophie had a great time out in the country.  I am so glad our parents live in the country...something about country living always bring a sense of peace and appreciation for God's work like no other place can.  That's not to say I don't appreciate my city life - five minutes to anything and I'm a little spoiled these days. But the quiet, the country smells, the family times...priceless!  Sophie even got her first ride on a four wheeler - yes, I was nervous but I know her Daddy was careful.  So I tried really hard not to be an overbearing Mama Bear and let her have some quality time with Dada :)

The Family

Sophie eating her burger...aka, the non-crawfish eaters' lunch :)

Cousins!

Mommy, DIRT!  And, yes, some of this went in her mouth!

Sarah and Emma = Sisterly Love :)

Sophie and Uncle Ray

Daddy and Daughter!

Sophie's first four-wheeler ride!

Off they go!

Hi Mommy!

Driving (Illegally ~ I think she's a little young!)

Coming back...my heart can slow down now :)

Nice relaxing day!   Thank you God for wonderful days, amazing memories, and family to spend them with!

Little Miss Thing!

Milestones - :) and :(

All in one weekend...

Good milestone - she can stand up unassisted from a sitting position :)  Guess what comes next folks?!

Bad milestone - first allergic reaction to medicine = severe hives :(  BOO!!!

Bet it makes you laugh :)

Ok, I have no idea who this kid is but it is by far the funniest thing I've seen in a long time :)