Three Churches and a Realtor

More crazy signs I’ve seen on our treks through Alabama as of late: For those who want to keep their self-centeredness and God in the SAME box, I recommend this Church:If you find that you just have TOO much bible in your life, go here to be set free:(I HATE that I couldn’t get a […]

Kid Play at Kid’s Gym

Ali and a gaggle of her friends had a great time on Monday at Kid’s Gym… The Queen at the top of her throne:Ali’s favorite: The Rings.If you didn’t fully grasp her odd fear of slides in my post on Saturday, here’s the proof:She was as long as the slide, but still hanging on for […]

In Training With Daddy

(Cue the Rocky Music Here) Running Marathons:Climbing Mountains: And doing Pull-ups!!Check out my other Wordless Wednesday at B-Sides!Check out everyone else’s at 5 Minutes for Mom!

Birthday Fun With Pop

Cousin Eli’s first birthday was on Saturday, so much fun was had by all. Especially Pop and his two Grandkids. Ali was quite happy about her hat and her bracelet. . .But then Pop borrowed her bracelet so that HE could have a hat.No, that will never do. . .a girl needs her bracelet!Somebody get […]

Are We Creating a Split Personality?

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, sweet cousin Eli!! I can’t believe it’s been a year since you were born – weighing 2 lbs, 3 oz!! It was an amazing, miraculous, scary time, and we love you and are so happy that you are so healthy and smart and adorable!!! This is what Ali looks like […]

Her First Taste of Honeysuckle

. . . and she’s been begging for “more honey juice” ever since. Check out my other Wordless Wednesday on B-Sides.Check out everyone else’s at 5 Minutes for Mom. p.s. – for those of you who were going to try the cookie-willpower test on your kids, I’m waiting with baited breath to see how it […]

Wedding Extra: The Photographer’s Shots

Johnof McDavid Photos photographed Gina’s wedding, and he puts all his photos online for public perusal. Thanks to him, here are more shots of the wedding. For the entire story including all of Ali’s comedic reliefs during the wedding, click here. Rehearsal, workin’ those fake flowers.In awe of the tall dark handsome ring bearer. . […]

To Be a Gosling. . .

My camera was not on zoom. He knew I was right there, sitting next to him and watching him,but yet he laid down and went to sleep. Because his mother was standing close to him, protecting him, as evidenced by her shadow. He knew he was perfectly safe. He rested in complete trust, despite the […]

Bubbles = Dimples.

Even though she never actually got a bubble out of the wand. . .It didn’t deter her from trying her best. . .and enjoying the journey. . .even when she ate a few unformed bubbles.I couldn’t help but noticing that her hair is getting so long. . .Porch time is the best.

Somewhat Belated Easter Pictures. . .

It was a busy Easter weekend for us this year, so we didn’t get to dye eggs and some other fun Easter traditions. But we did get to take Ali into the Good Friday Service, and she really enjoyed it. I have literally never seen her sit so still for so long – she was […]