Breakfast of Champions

I am so glad I spent months making all of Finley's baby food from scratch so she would appreciate fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. She wouldn't leave the house this morning without her "chip", aka Pringles. Thanks Bran, she definitely takes after you!!

Beach Trip

Sorry this has taken so long, but I am finally getting around to posting some pictures from our trip to Gulf Shores a few weeks ago. We had a wonderful time and were not ready to leave. It rained a little in the beginning, but turned out to be a beautiful week. Finley loved the beach! She loved the water and playing in the sand. We had so much fun with Gammy (or Mimi accordingly to Finley), Poppy, Issy, Joe, and Braden. We can't wait to go back!!






Building a sand castle with Poppy...



Cousins...



Rainy day at the beach was still fun...


Hollywood...

A little side tummy is cute when your this age...

Family pics at the beach...

Our Condo...

Dad and Fin...

Mom, Dad and Finley

4th of July

We had a great 4th of July. We started bright and early with Finley's 1st swim lesson. She was a little hesitant at first, but warmed up when she got to try the slide. We have eight more lessons, so hopefully by the end of the summer, we will have a little fish!!

After swimming lessons, we went for a yummy breakfast at Chick-fil-A, and of course, we had to stop by the play ground before we left!

After naptime, we went over to Heather and Will's house for some more swimming and yummy burgers. Finley had a great time with her buddy Sam (the dog). We are really going to have to watch her like a hawk around water, she has no fear!

Finley is absolutely in love with Sam. Whenever we walk by Heather and Will's house, Finley has to stop and points to their front door and says puppy over and over again. Will and Heather are so sweet to let Sam come outside to let Finley throw the ball for him. He is so sweet to her!

Splashing contest with Will...

Practicing what we learned in swim lessons this morning...

We are off to the beach tomorrow, we are so excited, can't wait to post pics!

Father's Day 2009

We had a wonderful Father's Day Weekend. As you can see, Finley likes to go shirtless these days. I don't blame her, it's so hot!! Here she is with Brandon getting all dressed up for Father's Day...

Your turn Dad...

Helping Dad open his Presents

We went to Houston's and had a yummy dinner with Grammy and Poppy. Finley loved the spinach dip. I don't think she realized she was eating spinach!!

Reading with Dad before bedtime...



**Some of you have asked me about this part of our house. This was the original attic and when the 2nd story was added onto our house, this part became a little sitting room and right next to it is Finley's room. It's right down the hall from our bedroom and has just enough room for Finley's toys, a couple of chairs and a TV. We spend a lot of time up here, especially before bedtime, playing and reading books.

Saturday Afternoon Fun

Here is Finley practicing her Mardi Gras skills...

Courtney's Baby Shower

I helped give a baby shower for one of my best friends, Courtney, last week and it was so much fun. Courtney looks wonderful and baby Ethan is so lucky to have such a wonderful Mommy!!

Sherman Visit

We went to visit Brandon's family in Sherman a few weeks ago and had so much fun!

Brandon and Finley in her Hawaiian dress from Grandmommy...



Grandmommy and Finley swinging...



Playing ball with Reagen...



Playing with her water table...



Finley decided to go swimming in her water table...