Monday, June 21, 2010

Happy Birthday Sweet Scarlett!!

On Saturday, we celebrated Scarlett's first birthday party! It was such a cute little party -- pink and green party favors, a princess jump-a-roo, brunch, and cupcakes galore! I don't think Scarlett had any idea this celebration was for her, but she had such a good time and looked so cute in all her little outfit changes (there were a few!!!) Happy Birthday Scarlett -- we love you so much!!


Jennie and Scarlett



smash it Scarlett, smash it!!


Reese would live in a jump-a-roo if we would let her!!

always finding a ball somewhere!!

I'm not sure what that face is that Charlie is making.....just another honest attempt at a family picture!!!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Reese's First Trip to the Dentist

Wow, what a surprise today held for me! I am not going to lie, I was DREADING going to the dentist with little Miss Drama Queen, and I had put it off until she is the last of her friends to go, so I finally bit the bullet and made her appointment. We've been talking about it now for what seems like weeks and going over what the dentist is, what will go on, etc. She was all smiles this morning when I woke her up and told her where we were going. Once we got there, the staff was SO wonderful and welcoming and kid friendly (thanks so much Julie!!), it made it a breeze for me. We watched a short video on what to expect and they had a giant chalkboard to keep her busy while we waited. Right off the bat, they let her pick out a new toothbrush -- which, was her favorite part. They had a Little Mermaid pink toothbrush, which we haven't stopped talking about. (We are obsessed with Aerial right now!) She sat up in the chair with me and let the sweet hygienist polish, floss and put fluoride on her teeth. I could not have been more shocked or proud! Not a tear was shed, not a whimper was made! After doing so well, she got to pick out stickers and a bouncy ball. Then came the dentist exam.....which I was nervous about. Well, I was wrong again. He was hilarious and wonderful with Reese and she loved him (which is rare for a stranger!). She let him look all in her mouth, count her teeth (she has 20!) and tell her how pretty she was!!! He said her teeth are perfect, all in place and well spaced for her permanent teeth to one day come in! After his exam, he gave her a token and took her to the "treasure tower" where she got to get, yet another prize!! This time she got a pink ring (another favorite). We got our picture made with him and off we went. Can I tell you how relieved I am that this is over and even better how well it went!!! I am so proud and now so much more calm.....we go back in 6 months, and I will also take Charlie with me.....fingers crossed he does as well!!!!


they had a perfect play area to keep her distracted!



Sitting with Mommy like a big girl!!

Candice, our hygienist, she was wonderful!!


still shocked at how well she did for Dr K!!

treasure tower!!

what dentist appt is not complete without a sugar free lollipop?!?!?!?!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Pool Fun

Today we got the girls together and let them practice their swimming. They are all still doing so good. They wore themselves out jumping off the sides and swimming from one side of the pool to the other. We had a picnic lunch and then went to have yogurt......yummy!! Charlie went to Gymboree with his Gigi and had a blast. He got gymbo stamps on his tummy today -- he was so proud!!!
It's near impossible to get 4 two year olds to look at the camera at once!



taking a snack break!!

they're so funny -- they hold hands everywhere they go!!

lunch time!!

finish off the day with some yogurt......it was so good!!

buddies.....



Charlie showing off his gymbo stamp......can you see it??

it's right smack in the middle of his big ol' belly!!!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Alabama Adventure!!!

We kicked off our summer Alabama Adventure spree yesterday and the kids had a blast! Reese remembered going last year, but it was all new to Charlie!! We had a crew go yesterday -- lots of kids and lots of running around chasing them. I was so worried about Charlie wandering away from me, but it was quite the opposite. He stayed with me and didn't roam at all.....now Reese, on the other hand, she's Miss Brave Pants and I could hardly keep up. She kept telling me, "I'm a big girl, I can swim". Oh, it's going to be a long summer!!! I didn't get many pics at all, because, as you can imagine, there was very little free time -- most of my time was spent chasing somebody!!


we gotta work on this "cheese" thing.....


my little buddy.....he liked to play "around" the water, but he wasn't much of a fan of the slides, bouncers, etc.....



Reese and Riley -- time to go and they were pooped!!!

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Sunday night we took Reese to practice swimming at Kristen's house. She is doing so well with it. She will tell you, "I'm a big girl, I'm a fishy".....she thinks she is Miss Thing now that she can swim! Here are a few pics of her working her magic!!


swim to Kristen, kick, kick, kick!!!



Now let's go back to the wall!!


Yayyyyyyy Reese!!!

Oh no Mr. Charlie -- you will learn next year!!!

McWane Center

Mom's company had their company picnic at the McWane Center again this year, which meant family fun for all!! On Saturday we met mom, dad and Kristen and had lunch and let the kids play. We started off with an IMAX film -- something I was totally unsure of for the kiddos. Other than the beginning of the film and the really loud preview show, they did wonderful (Charlie shed a few tears in the beginning). They actually sat through the entire show and watched it all!! The Mr. Potato Head exhibit is there right now which equals germs to mommy and fun for Reese and Charlie. There were a million little parts to play with and they all just scream germs to me. Anyways, we had a great Saturday -- thanks for inviting us mom!!!



getting ready to watch the movie!






watching Joe ride the bike across the tight-rope

family pic


weird tornado thingy


Charlie climbing a dirty chair

look at all those tiny parts.....can you imagine how many germs must live here?


having so much fun!!

peek-a-boo!!


me and my daddy


girls shot!!