Christmas in July

Since we are going to have a new addition to the family around Christmas and we were able to do a little celebrating last week when we found out that we are going to have a baby boy.

After finding out the big news we went to buy the baby a few things to "celebrate"

We couldn't believe how much we had to look before we found something we really liked.
I never realized how convienent it was to shop for Libby...let the search begin!

This is Libby the day of her birthday party - we are hoping there is this much excitement when her baby brother arrives!

A visit with my yankee cousins*

Jane (Janie), Julia (Ju Ju) and Maggie (Maggie Moo Moo) left Memphis today. This trip was unlike any other in that we were living with mom and dad during their almost 2 week visit.
It was great to wake up, go downstairs, have coffee with my mom and sister on the patio and watch the girls whine, fuss and be dramatic play together.
All kidding aside, it was great. They had their moments but the true test was today when we woke up and the house was quiet and frankly we were bored and missed them already.
Libby asked about them first thing this morning...and Jeremy missed not being greeted at the door by 3 squealing little girls after work.

They made it back to Ohio safely after a 9 hour drive, Jane is brave, I will give her that. Here are a few pics Jane took while they were here.

JJ and Maggie Moo Moo

A stare down with Aunt Janie

Swinging on the back patio

A day trip to Dundee at Jana's house

Sharing Mimi

This is what our mornings looked like.

Mimi brought out the perfect surprise for the girls...slippers that made the noise of the animal
LtoR - sheep, pig & chicken

This is story time with Pop

Serious concentration from all - Please note the title of the book: I was so mad
I don't think it is just by coincidence that Julia picked that book to read - Libby likes to invade your personal space, and Julia did not cope well.

* This post title reminds me of all of my cousins who would refer to us as their "yankee cousins" while we lived in upstate New York. We did acquire an accent, but not for long.

Motherhood has it's moments...

July Fun

We had a fun-filled 4th with Nathan, Jonathan, Robert, Zoey, NaNa and Papaw.

We rented a cabin in Heber Springs and celebrated the 4th together. We ate lots of food, went swimming & found lots of bugs (this was THE highlight for the boys and Libby).

It was great spending time together and seeing the kids interact.

Nathan and Jonathan are so sweet to Libby loved being around them. Here are some pics from the 4th and a few extra I included:

swinging by myself on Mimi and Pop's swing set

Libby accessorized to go help Mimi get the recycling bin -

*accessories include: apron, purse (including lipstick, 2 cell phones & mirror) & baby with bib

J.P., Nate and Libby swinging at the cabin in Heber.

Eating popcorn & watching a movie with the boys

About to make a mess...

Sliding with JP