Wordless Wednesday

Paging Dr. Reeves...

Life Lately

It's getting hawt here, y'all! So we are spending a lot of time in the AC...but a few minutes in the yard every day.

Lately we've been carouselling (I think I made that word up!)

Listening to many concerts and songs....

Marking chores off the list is getting easier...Avery is VERY helpful lately

Hot or not, those flowers need lots of water and TLC!

Posing for pictures...

And never missing the chance to get a good nap in!

Rockin' Out

Oh, this was a fun night. For whatever reason, we decided to pile in the Jeep with no windows and doors and take it for a spin (is that a violation of CPS? She was in a car seat!) We drove to Natchez and around "Under the Hill". On the way back an old country song ("Ain't Goin Down..Til the Sun Comes Up, by Garth Brooks) came on and Avery and Nonna rocked out. It was a great night and one of those simple, fun times I never want to forget. Although we went down well before the sun came up, there is no place on earth I'd rather be than spending time with my sweet family. Some people think I've missed out on a fun part of life because I married early and had a baby fast and never went through the 'clubbing' stage. I don't think I'll ever, ever regret that. I have never been happier. Life is good!

Wordless Wednesday...Beautiful Bayou

Family Photos

Recently, we did a quick 30 minute photo shoot with Denae Hula. She captured all of the images below. I am always amazed at what a good photographer can do with 30 minutes. I always consider it worth the money if I get one really good shot. She got many. Thanks, Denae!

Avery is sitting beside me as I blog. She says, "Who is that little girl? Oh wait, that's me! Mommy, I look so pretty in that picture!" I would have to agree!

For this child I have prayed...

My favorite pictures of Charlie and Avery...ever! This is the background on my phone and I just LOVE it!

My favorite of us together...

Loving Louisiana

I must admit...I do my fair share of complaining about the state we live in. Why are we at the top of the obesity and cancer rate lists and the bottom of the education lists? Known for our crooked politicians and wild parties (and let's not forget...Hurricane Katrina) sometimes i can convince myself we have it bad down here in Louisiana. But lately I have been noticing the beauty of this state. I'm finding if you look, you can find as much beauty as you can destruction. And although I do crave a good getaway from time to time, nothing can compare to home. And as long as my family is here, I will continue to love Louisiana!

Wordless Wednesday - Cabbage Patch Kids

Aunt Lindsey and Bram

Charlie's sister, Lindsey, and her little boy Bram came for a visit. We had a great time and Avery and Bram played and played. I always enjoy spending time with Lindsey and Avery thinks she is a real life princess. I am so happy Avery will grow up with a 'cool' aunt with a great sense of style. I'm sure she'll be with us when we're picking out those 'important outfits' in many years. I only wished we lived closer together. But we sure did enjoy our time together!

Silly faces

More silly faces...

We had a fun day at the baseball park!

Avery's First Dance Recital

Avery started dance this year and every practice I looked forward to "the big day". And what a wonderful day it was. I couldn't be more proud of this sweet 4 year old girl! She wowed me, as she always does. On days like this, my cup overflows!

Avery got to try on the costume to show the class...she was pretty pumped!

Dress rehearsal night...

A really quick photo shoot on the way to ballet...don't tell the Biedenharn ladies she got IN the garden - ooops!

My tiny dancer...

She knew how pretty she was. Striking poses left and right!

After the recital...exhausted and still smiling!

Outside at the Civic Center after the show...

Avery and Nonna, who took TONS of BEAUTIFUL pictures that night. Thank you, Nonna!