First Haircut

 Loving the slide while waiting

 Excited to sit in the tractor (the plane was out-of-order)

 Getting combed

 Getting sprayed and combed some more...

 ...and hair put up

Finished product...4 inches off

I had tears in my eyes when she cut the curls off, but as J said "eventually it will need to be cut." As I've been staring at her hair this afternoon, I've noticed that there are two nice curls that frame her face, so it's all good...makes her look a bit more like a "big girl." Perhaps that will help us in a few areas. (a-hem)

Proud Mama

At the 6 mo. mark, I predicted EH would sit up the week of the 17th...what a mama! Although, last night I was second-guessing myself....we decided to try it after dinner and here he is. Don't miss the drool in photo two!

More Summer Fun

For July 4, we made a super-quick driving trip to Alabama to visit J's mom. One day we toured the town's destruction from the April tornado. Below is a pic of my old apartments....I used to live in the top left one. The entire neighborhood was destroyed.  Such sadness...

 Mommy's New Man

 Great cookout at Auntie B's house!

 Exploring the creek behind AB's house

Grandma's Little Firecracker (that smile and standstill were a BRIBE!)

Hanging out in the plane (no flight)

We're having a busy July. Doctor's appts, playdates, grocery shopping, an Ant Class at the Park, a Painting Class at the Park, trip to the Bounce House, practices at church, playing outside, and first movies (next week...we'll see how it goes)!

The Rest of June

As usual, it's been far too long since I have blogged. All the funnies I stored away are lost, but I will shake my head and try to bring them up...

Favorite pictures from mid-end of June:

 Hanging out in the park after a long day's drive: Gallipolis, OH

 Picnic in the cemetery. That is the children's paternal great-grandparents' headstone

Caroleen, NC

 Atop the Harley of J's Cousin Steve; this was a reunion after 30 years!

Forest City, NC

 The Mott Men (and AK)

 Steve, his wife Judy, and J

 Finally....you have no idea...

My sweet friend Mandy and her new husband, Juan

Boone, NC

 It was ALL about the cake...

...and the dancing!

 AK and Aunt Mandy

 A rare glimpse of the creators of these Tots

Climbing The Blowing Rock

 Grandma (aka The Wedding Nanny--thanks, Mom) with EH

 Hotel Breakfast

6 months old....27.5 in long, 19 pounds, 70-80%