Cutie Patootie

Do you think she enjoyed dinner?!?

Some Things Never Change

...like taking your picture in the airport before a big trip.

In the airport getting ready to board for our honeymoon 7 years ago

On the plane ready to take off for Punta Cana

Funny Bunny Paige

For all the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fans out there -

We have our own Funny Bunny Paige (instead of Funny Bunny Pete)!!

You may not want to drink from a Momma G's cup at our house - ha!

Sunny Saturday

I really do think our newest thing is to go out to the pool as much as possible.  I have now put off laundry and cleaning so that we can spend more time together outside - ha!

This Saturday was no different and we were greeted with this little critter -

We thought we would change it up a little and bring the water table outside (instead of keeping it on the porch and set up the baby pool.

The baby pool was a first for us and it was not a huge hit, maybe next time she will like it.

Always on the go

After an eventful day in the sun, we brought part of the pool.  Actually, we got this float not knowing what size floaty stuff Paige would need and this float is too big for her, but too small for us.  So, it stays inside and she totes it around.  For awhile it was in her closet, you know the normal place you keep floats, then she found it and brought it out to share.  I guess it is easier to watch cartoons when you have a float to sit with.

Dinner with Friends

One of the things I like most about living down here is when old friends come to visit.  I love it when a friend comes down to the Gulf for vacation and then wants to see us while they are down here - it just means so much to us!  Friday night was one of those nights.  Our friends Jamye and Steve came down to the Grand with their daughter, Morgan, for a little getaway.  They were sweet enough to squeeze us in and come over for dinner Friday night.  Morgan is 3 months younger than Paige and the 2 of them were too cute together.

Paige took a little bit of time to warm up, but it wasn't too long before she was off running showing Morgan all around.

I have a feeling Paige was telling Morgan the "rules" of her playroom (see how that finger is pointed, not sure where she gets that from - ha!).

While Jamye and I talked about life, the guys talked their history and the girls played and played.  Next thing we knew, it was 10:30 pm!  I think we could all agree that time flies when you are having fun.  I  love friendships where you are able to pick up where we left off without skipping a beat!

How cute is she?!?

Jamye and Steve, we loved having you over and can't wait to see you this fall during football season!!

4th of July

As in true 4th of July fashion, we had our celebration last longer than just the 4th.

Paige kicked off the festivities with her parade at school.

** Parade pics provided by Nanny

Lady Liberty, aka Ms. Leah, with her sidekick, Lily

As my mom would say, only at a Southern parade would you see a local fire truck!

Paige and the other girls in her class being pulled by her new teacher, Ms. Charmaine

Sporting the shirt Ms. Charmaine made for her for the parade

Ellie and Madi got ready for the 4th too with their cute festive bows

After we got back in town we headed down to the beach to celebrate the 4th.

Reading with Nanny

Anxiously awaiting to go eat at Doc's in Orange Beach

On the actual 4th of July we took it easy and relaxed at home.  We also went to a neighborhood social and then met one of Brad's coworkers for fireworks.

This year we watched fireworks in Daphne and they did not disappoint!

Waiting on the fireworks. 

Paige was not scared nor interested in the fireworks.  I am glad she was scared but thought it was kind of funny that she could have cared less that they were going on.

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country and continue to serve in the Armed Forces!

Paige's Version of Punta Cana

While Brad and I ventured off, Paige stayed home with my mom and Bill.  I am not really sure who had the best time.  From the moment Nanny and PaPaw steped off their plane all 3 were ready to go.

Paige's days were spent...

Playing dress up

Driving around town

Playing in the water table, or should I say getting soaked in the water table (perfect for the hot days!)

Enjoying time at school

Getting her holidays mixed up??  She is ready to go for her 4th of July parade while playing with her bunny ears from Easter.  Funny how she wasn't that interested in the ears at Easter but now loves them!  She now plays with them daily, wanting to put them on my head, her head or around her belly.

Riding in her school 4th of July parade

and the best part of all - getting spoiled by grandparents!!

Thank you Nanny and PaPaw for taking care of Paige so that we could enjoy our vacation!