Pop-pop's birthday weekend!

Gama (Corby's mom) planned a special weekend for pop-pop's birthday, and we had a blast! We all met in Austin at the Lost Pines Hyatt. Harper had a great time with her cousins and grandparents. She mastered the doggie paddle and now thinks she's an Olympic swimmer. But seriously...the Olympics really did make her want to swim by herself. Thanks, Missy Franklin.




Nightly s'mores was definitely a highlight!



She went on a pony ride and had a blast riding Buddy!



Harper, Lake and Maddox had such a fun time together!



Time with Gama and Pop-pop...and chocolate!


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Sweetest Baby on the Block!

My best friend, Mare, was able to bring her precious Olivia home a few weeks ago, and I was finally able to meet her last week. Due to the fact that she was born so early, there are major restrictions with visiting her. Harper won't get to meet her until after RSV season (probably April) and if anyone in our house is sick, there must be a well period of over a week before I can go visit. If you know Harper, you know she is prone to a terrible cough that always brings on croup. I'm so thankful I went last week because croup hit her hard on Friday night. We are so thankful for Olivia's life and will do anything to keep her healthy! So it will be a while before our families can all hang out...but it will be well worth the wait!

When I went to visit, I got to hold her for about 2 hours. It was heaven on earth! Mare is right...she truly is the sweetest baby ever! She's so content and just sleeps so peacefully. I'm hoping that she rubbed off some of that peacefulness onto Henley. Here's to hoping #2 will be a little less high maintenance than #1 was for us!









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USA! USA! USA!

We are big fans of the Olympics! I grew up with a mom who loved everything about them, so I come by it honestly. There are rules when you watch them with her, and you must abide by them...or you're out! I'm definitely following in her footsteps with the individual flags I have for us to wave whenever it just needs to happen! I love that Corby loves them so much too! And don't worry...we're definitely converting Harper. Swimming, so far, is her favorite!

Last night, our friends, Ashley and Ben hosted an Opening Ceremonies party. It was a blast! All of the food was inspired by our international competitors. I brought an Olympic ring fruit pizza...that of course was an idea from my mom!

















Go Team USA!!!

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Destin...from my phone

I tried to keep my camera with my at all times, but that just didn't happen... so here's the second half of pictures!

Harper woke up early the first day, so the 3 of us enjoyed breakfast at the Donut Hole... my fave!

Ready to hit the beach!

He is nothing if not prepared! He loaded up all of our stuff on a wagon!

Normal smiles just don't happen...

After a fabulous dinner at the Red Bar!

Dressing up in Chris' clothes became a daily activity for these 2!

Harper, becoming Hello Kitty

She was so proud!

Sorry ladies...they're taken!

The view from our balcony

Before our dinner at another local favorite, the Back Porch!

I spent a lot of time at the pool with these girls.

I am not a fan of laying out, and with being pregnant, I got hot so easily...

so the cold pool was a great option for me...and it's where they wanted to be anyway!

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Our trip to Destin

We had the most perfect week in Destin last week! The weather was fabulous, mid 80's with a breeze, the food was delicious, and the company was the best around! I absolutely love being with my family, and this week was just what I needed. We stayed in a fabulous condo, and the view of the ocean was spectacular. Here are some pictures from my camera... the ones from my phone are coming up next! 

 Trying to get a normal smile from these two proved to be impossible! 

 Getting their tickets punched for the train ride

 Sweet cousins...KK was a trooper riding the tiny train!

 Playing at the Destin Commons play area

 Eliana wanted to hold the bird, but when it came down to it, they made her very sad! 

 Becoming Hello Kitty

 2 very proud kitties! 

 Family picture at the outlet mall... where I may or may not have done some damage! 

 Harper and Eliana had a blast on the ferris wheel! 

 Riding the airplane

 Carousel ride with her hilarious Dad! 

 This ride about put me to sleep... slowest carousel in the world! 

But I loved riding it with my Harper girl! 

 Getting dizzy on the ride! 

 Riding the train with the dads!

 They both kept pretending to be asleep on the swings

 The good part of the go cart ride... they got in a wreck and things went south, quickly! 

 I'm sad I couldn't capture Eliana's face... she had the time of her life on the go cart! 

 So proud to call him my brother-in-law! 

 Leah and Mike

 The Wheelers

 All of the kids

 Our family of 4!

 All of the girls

 KK with her precious girls!

 The most ridiculous boys around!

 I couldn't get her to stand with her head looking normal... 

so this was the best I could get! 

 My favorite 5 year old girl in the world! 

They love each other so much! 

I'm so thankful for the relationship they have!