Tree House!

This afternoon the kids got a great big surprise. Memaw and Poppi had called this morning to tell Daddo that they had something fun for all the kids. So after going to a birthday party, we headed on over. Can you imagine their faces when they saw it was a real tree house?!

They were so excited and immediately ran up the stairs to check it out.

How cool! I think these two will have lots of picnics this fall in their new tree house!

Then after they eat, they can zoom down the slide a bajillion times:)

They both tested it out today--first Maddie...

then Jackson. Both loved it and highly recommended it to little sister.

So after talking it over, we decided that she should try it out, too.

I got to do the honors and we had a fun little trip down the slide. The kids had so much fun that they asked to stay and play once it was time to load up in the car. Memaw and Poppi were nice enough to grant their request. I'm sure they have slid down at least 34 times by now! What fun!

15 month check-up

Yes, I know, time is just zooming by! My baby is now 15 months old! How can that really be?

This morning we went to see Dr. Betty for her check-up. We put on her cute little dress, pink shoes, yellow hair bow and grabbed "little baby" before we headed out the door. At first she was a little apprehensive in the waiting room...

but very soon broke out with a big old smile:)

After she got her height, weight and head measured the nurse left the room. That let us have some fun and we put little baby up on the scale with Lila. Actually, I just wanted a pic of her on the scale--she was not so thrilled to be back up there!

Lila Lou is doing great according to Dr. Betty. She is running everywhere, a pretty good eater and sleeping well at night. She is talking more all the time and can say, "bebe, dog, ball, mama, dada, hi, this, yes, and gigi." She knows the signs for "more, please and my favorite, all done." She has not started saying no, but loves to shake her head no and giggle at you as she does it.

Here are her stats:

Height: 31 inches (75th%)

Weight: 19 lbs. 14.8 oz (5th%)

Head: 18 3/4 (90%)

Still long and lean, with a big noggin'! Just like her big brother.

Fishing Buddies

Both the big kids now have their very own fishing rods. They have practiced casting in our backyard and recently took them up to the lake. But they have yet to make it to a pond or the lake...for now, the hot tub is the fishing spot of choice!

After a few failed attempts to fish with Jackson, we have sort of given up on it for the time being. The kids have been just as happy to pretend fish in the hot tub. Go figure.

All I know is that it's a lot less messy and we can supervise this from indoors, while enjoying some nice A/C. Now that's a win for everyone!

Summer Camp

Summer Camp began this week!! Hip, hip, hooray!!

School ended 6 weeks ago and the kids were starting to go stir crazy. As was I. Summer camp arrived just in the nick of time! They had their first two days this week. Each day has a different theme and Thursday's theme was "Pajama Day." They were beyond excited about this! I must admit, I liked it, too. I got to cross off "pick out an outfit" from my list of things to do before we could leave the house. Gotta love that:)

Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July came and went with a bang this year! We celebrated all day long with food, fun, sun and of course, fireworks.

The three musketeers all dressed up for the holiday.

My blue eyed girl showing off her American pride.

And my brown eyed girl rockin' some awesome red, white and blue sunglasses.

Daddo also got in on the fun and pulled out his American Eagle/American Flag shirt that he bought from Walmart last year. A $5 purchase and so well worth it!

This year we had some special guests from Alabama come to see us. Here are most of us before the pool party on the 4th.

Right as the pool party was getting started, Lila woke up in a sassy mood. Just look at those pouty lips!

Working the camera now! Too funny:)

Since I didn't get a pic with my dad on Father's Day, I made sure to do so when he walked out wearing this shirt we had made for him a few years ago. Lila was still chillin' in her shades. Such a cool cat.

We did lots of swimming, floating and sliding and had a very nice afternoon outdoors.

The two Ronny's were plotting something I'm sure while hanging out under the rocks:)

After a cookout at the Hays', we headed back to Gigi and Boom's for the fireworks show. It was 10:00 before it even started and all three kids stayed awake for the entire show. Even Lila was mesmerized for a while! Maddie is still talking about the finale and Jackson declared it "really cool!"

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Andy!

Birthday time, Babe's style!

We all love Babe's Chicken Dinner House. Uncle Andrew loves it so much that he wanted his birthday dinner to be there. And there were lots of very happy family members to accomodate his request! Lila started out her meal with a scrumptious biscuit. The girl knows good food.

After sharing all kinds of meats and side dishes, it was time for the presents. Jackson hopped up in Uncle Andy's lap to help him out.


Then Maddie did the same. She got lots of tickles from her uncle:)

At the end of our meal, all the waitresses came out to sing Happy Birthday to Andrew. They brought a chicken hat with them and to-go containers to be his wings.

He was a really good sport and danced along while we all sang for him! Happy Birthday to one of the best uncles around town! We love you.

Batter Up!

This past Monday was Jackson's debut in the baseball world. He had his first t-ball game, and I use the word "game" very loosely. It was really more like a scrimmage with as many adults on the field as kiddos!

J started out playing first base and got his game face on right away!

Some of the kids were really into it, others thought that it was a bit silly to be standing on a field in 105 degree heat.

This guy was full throttle, though. After a short rest full of gatorade and water, he was ready to bat.

First rattle out of the box and our little guy had a very solid hit to the outfield.

Way to go, J man!

His fans were going crazy!

"Jackson, Jackson, Jackson!"

We can't wait for the Tiger's second game next Monday.