beach part 3

I mean.....can you get any cuter than this

I love her!

BFF

We, of course, had a little photo shoot and took well over 600 pics. They turn out so well, and the girls were so good during the whole thing.

Cute story....on the way home CC and I were talking about how much we missed Daddy (he could only stay for the weekend). As soon as Bryan got home, she immediately said "I missed you Daddy." Bryan smiled from ear to ear. Then about 30 minutes later, she looked at him and said "I'm glad you're here Daddy."

beach part 2

we took a little trip to pier park on Tuesday b/c it was somewhat chilly. Perfect day to walk around and shop.
we took an overpriced 2 minute train ride.

found a really cute clothing store w/ bags and clothes 75% off!

there were dolphins jumping...so neat to watch. they weren't too far from where Bryan, Phillip, and Christian were swimming in the ocean.
Emory wasn't too fond of the ocean water. Really, her problem was the heat. Poor thing sweats like her mommy and was dripping.

our set up!

cooling Emory off with ice. She LOVED it!

ready for the pool!

Phillip and CC playing in the pool. She loves her some Phillip!

We ventured down to the beach one day, which takes about 1 1/2 hours to pack up everything we need. Emory had a nice little set up with a swing under a tent. PERFECT!

Beach Part 1

getting 4 children to smile at the same time is down right impossible!
Angel Georgia! She was by far the best model of the night

cute Skipper family

is this why it's called "The Red Bar"- b/c it makes your pictures have a red tint?

Fran and CC (and some strange couple) dancing the night away!

The cutest little donut truck in Alys beach.

you just order your doughnuts from the truck! What a brilliant idea! Why can't I think of something as simple as this!

We have been at the beach for the past week with the Skippers (Jessica and Georgia were there the week before, so they stayed to play a few extra days!). It has been so much fun.

We went to the beach one day, swam in the pool, and walked around seaside and pier park.

This was our last beach trip of 2009...boo:( can't wait 'till next year.

Tailgating with Jesus

My attempt to get a pic with Bryan and the girls

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS! We hadn't seen CC for about 25 minutes b/c she had found a group of girls to play with. Then she come over to us with this tattoo on her face! WHAT IN THE WORLD...damn Alabama fans!!!!!! She loves it though and wouldn't let us take it off at bath time.

Before I begin- Bryan came up with the title!

This morning I was volunteering in the nursery and it was ABSOLUTELY packed with kiddos. So they recruited Bryan to stay and help. Well, for some reason it was really hot in the nursery, which meant that Bryan was miserable. We were in separate rooms, so when he came to get me once we were finished, I thought he had been outside in the rain! He was SOAKING wet- hair and all. There was this one little boy who wouldn't let him sit down or put him down. So Bryan had to stand up holding a 8 month old for an hour! I wish y'all could have seen his face when he came to get me....priceless

Anyway, then tonight we had a tailgating party at our church (supposed to be outside, but anyone from B'ham knows the rain has been nonstop for over a week now). We all had a really fun time! Christian ran around like crazy and even asked to go to bed early tonight!

May the force be with you

CC loves to play with all the boy toys, as you can tell! Although, she did find the one crown they had. I heard Andrew tell her, "That is really my mom's birthday crown, but it's okay if you wear it."
Storm Trooper playing the DS!!!

Happy Bday to you!!!

Saturday was a non-stop day. First baby shower, then I went to Kid's Market. Kids' Market is this HUGE children's consignment sale. I have never seen anything like it. They have anything and everything you can ever think of needing for a baby. Tons of toys, strollers, swings, clothes, shoes,etc....even used undies for kids (ewwww...gross, huh?! I skipped that section!).

After that we ended up going over to the Ashford's to watch the Auburn game (WAR EAGLE!!). We had originally planned to have Supper Club, but the swine flu found Ava and we had to cancel.:(

We had ordered a cookie cake for David already, so we ended up celebrating anyway. We had a great time...and something BIG happened.....Emory decided to roll over! YEP...she got that cute little chunky body to finally roll completely over! (in the video we didn't quite catch it on film, but she did it shortly afterwards. I think she decided to do it b/c she had a such a big cheer section)

Babies Babies Everywhere!

Denise is having baby Kate on the 30th, if not before!

Nancy is due at the beginning of November with baby boy #2

This Friday and Saturday I celebrated 2 babies on their way into the world. Denise is having baby girl number 2 soon. I can't wait to meet this little girl...Ava, Denise's first daughter, is 7 months older than Christan and they are big buds. Now Emory will be 5 months older than baby Kate and I just know they will be just as good of friends. I'm so excited for our girls to grow up together.

Saturday morning, my long time friend from high school, Nancy, came in town to celebrate the arrival of her second boy. I haven't seen Nancy in a while, so it was great to catch up and visit.

I love babies!

Soccer

How cute are her cleats and shin guards!
Miss Prissy ready to play soccer...Coach Bryan reading up on what to say

Team shirt!

practicing

Sophia is on the same team. they were super excited to see each other.

how cute

Coach Bryan in action!

Then Christian decided she was done and not playing anymore. The only one on the team who wouldn't listen to the coach...ugh!!!

Assistant Coach Stephen and Coach Bryan

CC and Sophia leaving soccer practice

CC in action

CC not in action

Last night was our first soccer practice. Bryan was excited to be the coach, and CC was excited to be dressed up to play soccer! All the little players were so cute and all have little brothers or sisters, so they have quite the cheerleading section. Bryan was GREAT as coach. I think it was kind of intimidating b/c all the parents were counting on him to teach their kids to play soccer. But he did so well and the kids actually listening (well most..not mine) and doing the drills. Sophia's dad, Stephen, is the assistant coach and was very helpful to Bryan. CC enjoyed being outside and being dressed up but really didn't care about the soccer part! She was being a little bitty and wouldn't participate. We had a little 'talkin' to' when we got home, so hopefully next week will be better.

Music and Me

you can tell that Kelley was once a teacher... she wasn't even phased by the large crowd of chaos!

Emory loves watching the other kids and listening to the music. Look at her shaking her shaker...seconds after it was in her mouth!

reading a book during 'quiet time'

Little Miss Charlotte- absolutely gorgeous.

WHEW...today is a busy one. We started off with dropping CC off to school, then running errands. Then Music and Me class for Emory and me. It was such a fun time. There were a TON of kiddos and mommies there. We sang songs, played with instruments, read books and had a snack. I think CC would have a blast, so I might have her skip school one day to join us. I felt like Emory's face kept saying, "Mommy, I love this".

After that we headed over to Liz's house to meet baby Charlotte. She is 6 weeks old and it was the first time we met. Emory was sleeping, so I got to cuddle and feed Charlotte. I feel like Emory was just born, but I already miss the little tiny stage where they curl up with their legs under their tummy and sleep on your chest. But I don't miss the long, sleepless nights.

We picked CC up from school, ran home for nap time. Tonight we have our first soccer game! I made a poster with Bryan's name on it so all of the teammates can find us. Sophia and Christian are the only 2 girls on the team! Our team color is maroon...boo! I have been stressing out over what color bow the girls will wear. I decided to make them light pink bows......the girls have to have some sort of pink on, right?! Right after soccer, I have dinner with the girls!

I will definitely need a drink after this busy busy day!

Here is a video of all the mommies and kids singing!...

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

CC had her first ballet class today! I couldn't wait to pick her up to see how she liked it. A crew full of 3 and 4 year old girls came tapping down the hall....Christian being one of them. She immediately started showing me everything she learned that day....she is so graceful- just like her mommy!! We stopped by our friend's, Jessica and baby Georgia, house on the way home and CC was showing off her dance moves. The picture is of Ms. Celia and CC. We eat, breathe, and sleep stuff that has to do with Ms. Celia. She is constantly talking about her and wanting to know when we will see her next. She often asked, "Mommy, what is Ms. Cea doing?" I usually answer, " She is eating dinner", "She is sleeping", etc, etc. I'm really glad that she loves her so much and she is learning much from wonderful Ms. Celia.
On another note, we have had a fun, busy week. Emory and I are starting to go to a Mama and Me bible study and Music and Me class at the church during the week. This was the first week for both (haven't been to the Music and Me class yet- it's tomorrow). I really enjoyed the Mama and Me and so did Miss Emory. She was looking all around at the kids playing- just taking it all in. I'm looking forward to going back.

(PS-look at CC's bow...I made it! I finally learned how to make big bows. I'm such a money saver!)

CONVERSATION WITH CC: (which I'm sure she will kill me when she is older, but it's too cute not to share!)

story #1
(CC'S pants were falling down)
Me: Christian, I see your bum- bum crack
CC: WHAT!!!! my bum-bum cracked? Oh No Mama!

story #2
CC: Emory is funny
Me: she is funny
CC: Funny lookin'
(this is something Bryan says ALL THE TIME, so it's extra funny that CC said it!)

Dare Devil

This is a video of CC and I riding this upside down thing at DeSoto Caverns. I HATED it! I cannot believe she actually rode it!

This is Christian driving the car.....ouch!

Christian kept saying, "FIRE" every time anyone would shoot the bow and arrow. She loved it and started to have an audience!

You know you're a parent when.....

instead of spending a Saturday drinking beer and watching football, you go to DeSoto Caverns to entertain your kids! I have been on this tour many times on field trips with my school. This was the first time I actually got to listen to the tour guide and it was actually very interesting. I was embarrassing Bryan though b/c I kept asking questions.
CC's funny face...can you tell I am having a difficult time keeping CC still and Emory's head turned toward the camera?

panning for gem stones.

This was SO much fun. CC was pretty good...she hit a bulls eye on her first try! I have learned that I am AWFUL at this..I didn't hit the target once.

Another funny face from CI hope she improves her driving before 16!

We had the best time today. Bryan and I both decided that we wanted to do something fun w/ CC, so we drove to DeSoto Caverns to see the cave. We had the BEST time. The cave tour was very interesting and CC loved being in a cave. There is so much to do there (which can get pretty pricey) and it's perfect for our little ones. All of us had a really fun time and can't wait to go back.