I'm late

I'm a day late, our wedding anniversary was yesterday.

To my husband:
2 years ago we were in an emotional state. My grandpa died 3 days ago and in June, we decided to move our wedding date up from December to August due to a surprise that will be the best thing that has ever happened to us, our daughter G.

I know more and more each day what I great choice I made. Not only are you a wonderful husband, you are the greatest father anyone could ever imagine. You work so hard to provided for our family. I know everyday the love you have for me. I love you with all my heart!

Now that the cheesiest is over, though I do mean it all, here are some of my favorite wedding pictures. (Even though I have none printed!)

Cousins are our first friends

Last month, my sister and I had G and D's first photo shoot together.  Amy Innis Photography took their pictures and she did a wonderful job. We did it early in the morning so it wasn't too hot and the kids would be fresh and ready. Well, as all moms know, you can't predict how an 18 month old and a 8 week old will behave and of course, they were both grumpy and wanted nothing to do with the camera. After the session my sister and I were both a little frustrated and disappointed, we were really excited to do this. Later that night, Amy started editing and posting the photos on Facebook and they were amazing! I was so excited to see what great shots she got. She did an awesome job. Here are a few of my favorites!

County Fair

Last week was the county fair. I have never paid much attention to the fair but now with G, I'm always looking for free activities. So, my sister and I packed up our children and headed to the fair grounds.

Most of time, I see myself in G but the other times I'm not sure who she belongs to (actually those time I totally see her father, but I hate to admit it) :) Taking her to the fair was one of the time I asked myself where this child came from. She was in heaven!! Her face was priceless as we went from barn to barn, she couldn't get enough of the animals. The only way she would leave one animal was in search for another. She "baa-ed" or "moo-ed" at everything and went around shouting the names of each animal. She loves animals of all kinds. My heart melted at her happiness.

But.....this is such the opposite of me. I do not have a love for animals. I like them, sort of. I'm kind to animals but have no deep connection like my mom and sister. I would be fine with never having a pet. We do have pets and I love them and take care of them but do not have the same love that my husband and daughter have for them. I also have no desire for country living. I love living in the middle of our (small) town. I love people and love to be on the go. B would love to live in the middle of nowhere with a small farm but I couldn't imagine. I want the grocery store seconds away and neighbors close enough to have conversations over the fence (and no big animals such as cow, pigs or horses near.)

Back to the fair. B felt so left out that we went without him, him and I took G back on Saturday. We had a great time. We decide to make it a big treat and eat dinner there. We had grease fair food for dinner and it was delicous!! We fed the animals at the petting zoo, walked around the carnival and listened to some live music. We had a great time!

I loved watching my baby's face light up at each animal we saw. Maybe there is some compromising in our future :)

G and Daddy petting the camel

Feeding the goats

Baby zebra

Aunty and G

This is how D felt about the fair

Summer Fun Show-off

 Since my summer is official over (I started work today) I'm linking up with Things I Can't Say and showing some of our summer fun!

We started the summer by meeting Daegan Clifford (my nephew.) He arrived May 25 and was the best part of the summer.

 We spent some time on the boat at the the lake.

 When we weren't at the lake, we tried to stay cool by playing in the crab pool and water table at home.

 We spent lots of time with cousin Daegan.

And we had a great time at the county fair!

Time Out

I have a beautiful, independent, bright daughter. She is also stubborn. I love her strong personality, most of the time. Lately though, we have been doing lots of time-outs. The one issue that gets her in trouble the majority of the time, hit, kicking and pulling the dog's hair. You would think she would stop. Every time she does it, she goes to the time-out spot and has to sit with no toys for 1 1/2 minutes (I know I'm evil, NO TOYS!) It is a never ending circle! The kid is driving me crazy. She was in time-out before 9am today! Tell me there is hope at the end of this dark tunnel. And the fits, the girl can throw fits like no other. I think we have enter the terrible two's at 18 months. Oh my!!