Kiddie Pool Fun

Just a little backyard summertime pool fun with our little one. Day 1 we started on the porch.

And some Mango surprises.... aka, Mango Rum, limes and club soda for momma.

Day 2 we moved to the yard... since climbing in and out of the pool was actually more fun than sitting in the pool.

The pool was a $7.99 special at Wally | Gully the Seagull was a TJMaxx find and the bathing suites were hand-me-downs. Her seersucker hat was actually my hat when I was a little girl. I loved that my mom kept a couple fun things. 

Hope everyone is soaking up the beautiful summer days... and nights. 

Five on well, Tuesday.

A quick update on life these days. It's busy. And full of summertime fun.

This was my Five from last Friday.... so now we have five on Tuesday.

{one} This pillow. It just makes my heart so happy! Thanks to my bestie, who knows my love for pineapples - it's the perfect addition to Annalee's room.

{two} This gal has been cracking us up all week. Her little personality is shining through more and more every day. Spunky. Cuddly. and full of life! She also wants to feed herself these days. So big! How did this happen?

{three} Jammies are my new favorite thing to buy for Annalee. I mean how cute is a freshly bathed snuggly little one in new jams?

Some of my favs: Summertime jams from Target and Pelican jammies from Carter 

{four} How amazing is this weather?  Umm... yes please. Give me more 75 degree sunny days and cool nights! We have been trying to get out for walks every night. One night and stopped and ran around in the grass on the front lawn of W&L. When did my child get so big?? And a couple nights we pulled her highchair outside and had supper on the porch. because, why not?

Tonight after work we are looking forward to hanging out with our friends that live on the river... my dream is that one day we will have oceanfront property. But for now... we'll pretend on the Maury River is it.

....and the best news!

{five} Two of my besties welcomed baby boys last Monday and Tuesday!  Welcome to he world baby Henry James and James Hudson! Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1: 17
Fitting names for both beautiful boys. They were born less just 20 hours apart... one in VA and one in NYC.

James Hudson

Henry James

I can't wait to snuggle you both. Be good to your momma's and give them some rest, ya here?

Happy Tuesday friends!!

A trip to the Coast

What an awesome week away. Filled to the brim with family. family. and more family. A couple visits with great friends and lots of beach, boat, sun and pool time.

My parents live in the most amazing place. Perdido Key, FL. It's close to so many things to do... yet, it's tucked away in a little slice of paradise.

More pics fro our time with Haley at the Bama.

Who needs a walker we when have coolers. 

The main reason for our trip was that my momma was retiring after 43 years of teaching. She is the most amazing first grade teacher and I know how much she is going to miss teaching and most of all, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of little ones. But, she has 9 grand babies that are waiting and ready for her attention... not to mention a retired Papa Sam who is ready to have GranDe home! I'm so happy for her and can't wait to have her "available" to come visit whenever she pleases!!

We made a special trip to see my grandparents - Annalee's great grand's. They had so much fun during our visit. It was so great to be able to spend time with them. 

Annalee had so much fun getting to know her grandparents. 

And soaked up lots of boat and beach time.

We also celebrated little bit's first birthday with my family and my best friend from home. It was the perfect little pool party and Annalee was surrounded by 7 of her cousins and so much love! My brothers mean so much to me and I hate that our kids don't get to see each other every day, but the times we do get to spend together is so special. 

Such good memories. And my favorite picture from the trip...

Soaking up the Sun | Summer 2016

We are having a blast on the gulf coast kicking off the summer in style. Just wanted to share a few pics from our adventures since we arrived.

Annalee loved her first boat ride.

Celebrated her birthday again with gifts from GranDe and Papa Sam!

Sported a few ponytails and lots of bathing suites and coverups.

Loved playing in the sand!

And had a great time at the Flora-Bama. 

And the most fun, meeting Mrs. Haley!! Love ya girl, miss you!

Cheers from the coast! I will be back next week with more pics of fun in the sun.