Almost four years ago I remember thinking when is the baby coming?? I had in my mind that she would have been born on the fourth, but when the fourth came and went I thought ok now what? Even though I was not due until the 11th and felt great it was like waiting for Christmas, but never knowing what day it would happen. The girls took me for a walk and the hills must have done the job! We headed for the hospital about 4 in the morning and she was born at 4:27 that afternoon:)
She had a lot more patience about coming into the world, unlike her little brother:)
She brings so much sunshine into my life! I love her smile. I promise she came into this world smiling -- she has always had this smile that is so bright and happy- like she is smiling with everything in her body!
This was her smiling at 2 weeks!
I cannot believe that she is 4!
These past four years have been so much fun!
She has grown into such a beautiful little girl!
This is one of my favorite pictures of us!!
Matt and I have been so blessed to have such a
healthy pretty little girl and a healthy handsome little boy!
Maymie's 1st Birthday!!
Happy 2ND birthday!!!
Maymie is 3!!!
Yummy!!
The older they are the harder they fall!!
I am so thankful to have her!!!
Happy almost Birthday!!
We enjoyed being with friends at the Fulton's annual fourth bash! Thanks Dean and Jennifer!! I know it takes a lot of planning and cleaning before and after!!! I have lots of pictures I hope you enjoy!! They always have races, games, and lots of food!!! Maymie and Ellie were in the pool 95% of the time. I told Julie that one of us needs a pool!! Madden was awake most of the day he was enjoying being held and receiving lots of love from everyone:) Matt enjoyed around of golf- which by the way he wants to take up. Matt and Jay where partners and won the tournament:) I think the stronger player was Jay. Matt was playing right handed- maybe next year we will have some left handed clubs:)
Yummy Yummy Food!!!
Avery, Maymie, and Ellie
Madden hanging out with Jamie.
Caymin did great swimming!!!
Aidan stop for a quick smile!
Fun in the pool!
Say cheese Bryson!!!
Carson and Presley
The adult 3 legged race!!
The kids 3 legged race...
even though Maymie and Ellie were out of the bag before the race started:)
The egg toss!
We need a break!
3 peas in a pod!!
Max taking a break!
Madden and I took lots of breaks inside!
The kids posing before the sparklers.
Now to top everything off with some homemade ice cream!!
Yes Maymie last year this was voted # 17 in the county!!
This year it has to be in the top ten!
Yes Maymie and Madden slept very good!!!
Happy 4th of July!!
&
Happy Birthday Amanda!!!
Hope you have a great day!!!
We went to the doctor for Maymie's yearly and for Madden's 2 month check up.
This was before we left.
All smiles
Maymie is in good health she is 39 3/4 inches tall 50% and weighs 38 pounds 75% (at least now she is on the charts:). She LOVED being at the doctor. I guess since she has been going with me and now with Madden she thinks the doctor is fun. Wait until next year when she gets 4 shots- she will hate it again. She was all over the place. Playing around with Dr. Walters laughing and all in his face! She did get her finger pricked, but she just watched Sandra and was good with everything!!
My tough little girl:)
Madden is growing like a weed. He weighs 12 pounds and 9oz & was 23 1/2 inches long & his head was 15 1/2 40%. He enjoyed the visit until Sandra can in with the drops and 5 shots.
He did great he is tough like his mommy!!
They might look like their Daddy- but they are tough like their Mommy!!!
We went to mom and Billy's again to enjoy the pool. Andrea, Eliza, and Noah came by to play. Maymie had a great time playing with Eliza and Madden enjoyed hanging out with Noah!
You never know what you will find at the pool:)
As I was getting out of the pool I felt something on my hand- like leaf. So a shook my hand to get it off and then noticed that it was not a leaf it was a frog! So weird! Maymie was not as brave as Ellie would have been she just wanted to poke at it. Here he is hiding from Maymie.
She want to hold him after we could not get him!
The Boys Club!
They did great they slept for a good while.
I think they were glad to have a little boy time without their sisters loving:)
Eliza is a pro- she got in and started swimming:)
Maymie was showing Eliza how to jump in!
Marleigh working on her tan!
Madden does not look comfortable, but he did not seem to mind:)
Mason --well you know:)
Noah waking up for some fun in the sun!!
Fun in the shade!!
Marleigh enjoying her afternoon snack:)
We had a great day!!!!
Aunt Courtney and Grady came by to give Maymie her birthday gift since they will be at the beach. Maymie loved her dress, Fancy Nancey doll, and book!!! Fancy Nancey fits her just right!!! Maymie enjoyed playing with Grady! We will play again soon!
She will be able to "read" this soon! We know the other story by heart!
We love Fancy Nancey!!!
Man it is hot!!! Good thing for cold treats!!!
WEEE!!!!!
I am not one that watches these shows, but we watched Americans got talent first show this season and this guy was on there and I laughed so hard! If you need a good laugh check this out!
click on the names
Jonathan AronsI liked this guy- he is good!!
Eli MattsonI hope one of these guys win!
Here are some others that were good...
These two guys where pretty cool..
Nuttin' but stringzSo weird-- will make you look twice!!
BrittanyThis little girl is so cute!!
Little girl
We went to the zoo yesterday to celebrate Madden's two month b-day! It was a beautiful day!! Leigh and I tried out our new double strollers. Leigh was right we should have taken one stroller for the boys and the wagon for the girls. We spent most of the day there. It takes a lot longer to see everything with four little ones! For some reason when we go to the zoo we end up closing the place:)
Marleigh gets the best kid award for the day--
she was so happy and sat in the stroller and enjoyed the day!!!!
Do not let that smile fool you!!!
Look what I found!!!
This is fun:)
mason
Yes this lasted for 2 minutes!!
Madden
Best buds!!
Yea for the zoo!!
Hello Congo and Margarita!
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Audrey Hepburn:
“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and remembered; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.”
