Wedding pics

I don't have much to report on this week. Bryan's cousin, Laura, got married on Saturday so Tori went to her first wedding. Bryan kept her occupied in the hallways during the ceremony just in case. She likes to talk and make interesting noises, so we didn't take any chances. Other than that, I've been sewing a lot. I made Tori 4 pair of pants in 2 days and I have 2 more pair cut out and ready to sew. I might burn myself out if I'm not careful. Have a great week!

Happy 4th of July

We spent the day at Grammy and Pops' house. All the aunts, uncles, and cousins came over for the day.

Aunt Jes and Jenny loved that we came early.

We celebrated Burton's birthday.

Uncle David took her swimming.

Emery loved swimming with Tori today:)

I've Been Tagged!

Here goes....

1. My favorite thing right now is to hear Tori laugh!

2. I thank God every time I pray for Bryan...he is my best friend, greatest husband, and best dad!

3. I love eating out and it is not just to get out of cooking.

4. I love sewing.

5. I love scrapbooking.

6. I am obsessed with taking pictures...I hope to get a new camera soon.

7. I have the best sister in the world and am so glad we are so close.

8. I consider my sisters-in-laws to be just like my own sisters and love spending time with them.

9. I eat too much and exercise too little.

10. I hope to start a small business one day...JnJ's (unique gifts, embroidery, gift baskets, etc.).

11. My favorite places to visit are the Virgin Islands...St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croiux.

12. I am blessed to have a very laid back baby.

13. I am blessed to be a stay at home mom thanks to Bryan.

14. My mom and dad are wonderful friends, parents, Christian examples, and grandparents.

15. I made wonderful, Christian friends from Harding and know that we will always be close.
16. I am so glad my dad was transferrred to Nashville. It was definitely God's plan.
17. My pet peeve is when people try to talk to me when they are brushing their teeth...I can't handle it.
18. I love diet coke and tea punch.

19. I have the best in-laws who have always welcomed me and treated me like their own daughter.
20. I would love to go on another cruise someday.
21. I married into a huge family...there are connections everywhere.
22. We love cookouts at the land...Tori will probably always love riding the golf cart and tractor.
23. I have always looked up to my grandparents. They are wonderful Christians who have put God and family first in their marriage for over 60 years.
24. I need to read my Bible more.
25. I want to go to Italy someday.
26. I wish I could have met Bryan's grandpa and I wish he could have met my other grandparents. They were amazing people.
27. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love the traditions, family, giving gifts, etc.
28. I spent most of my Thanksgivings at deer camp in Arkansas.
29. I love that I was proposed to at a Chinese restaraunt by a fortune cookie. It was a complete surprise.
30. I consider my life to be truly blessed with amazing friends and family.
31. I love everything about Disney and married into a family who goes to Disney World every year!

So, I only made it to 31, but I think that is enough for me. I tag my girls from Harding...Amanda, Keeley (that's right...this can be your first blog), Summer, Tara, Katie, Meredith, Katie, Missy, and Kelly. I figure if I tag all of you, then maybe 1 or 2 of you will do it!

Trip to Arkansas

Tori and I took our second trip to Arkansas this year. We spent a couple of days at my grandparents house. We had a great time even though it was a short trip.
Then we headed to Logan's first birthday party. We had so much fun and I am so glad we could come to the party. Logan loved her birthday cake...and I did, too:)

Before the party, I took Tori outside to get some pictures. Sherry and Howard have an amazing backyard. Keeley made Tori this outfit...thepaintedpigclothing.com.

Tori couldn't quite make it through the party!

It was time to swim when Tori did wake up. Ali and I grew up swimming in this pool, so it was so fun to see our girls swim in it together for the first time.

This was just a hilarious picture of Tori so I thought I would share.

I made the girls matching shorts and Jessie monogrammed their shirts.

Tori did great traveling again this time, too. Next time she could be mobile, so my days of easy travel may be over:)

Happy 6 months!

Emma Cate is taking care of me at Paw Paw's pond!

Tori really does love Willie, but not this day. She was having a moment! Tori turned 6 months this week. She is sitting up on her own, eating more baby food, and getting more and more of a personality everyday. She loves showing off her voice when everyone is watching and loves being the center of attention:) It is already starting at 6 months which is scary!

First Trip to the Beach!!

I took Tori on her first trip to the beach. Call us crazy, but there were 3 adults and 4 children all under the age of 2. Someone in a restaurant asked if we lost a bet with our husbands:) I will say that was the only time we went out to dinner.
Tori loved the sand and surprisingly she did not eat it. I'll give her another month and that will be over. She was able to take naps on the beach under the umbrella and at the pool, so that worked out nice for mom!

Amanda bought Emma Cate and Tori matching bathing suits, but of course I did not get a good picture of the two of them.

Virginia, Holly, Henry, Emma Cate, Amanda, Me, and Tori

We made the kids matching shorts/bloomers.

They all look so innocent:)

Henry was the only boy on the trip. We caught him and Tori holding hands a couple of times on the trip home!

Happy Birthday Aunt Jessie!

Happy Birthday Aunt Jessie! We celebrated last night at Aunt Jenny's house. As you can see, Tori does not get any attention when they are around:)