Presley's 1st Swim

While we were in Florida, Presley got to experience the pool for the first time at Aunt Katie and Uncle Seamus' house.  I don't think she was quite sure of what she thought of it. 

Testing out the waters 

Fun times at the pool with the cousins

Some pictures of the girls with Nana and Papa before church on Sunday.

Florida Visit

On Wednesday, Matt took the girls and I to Florida to spend the week while he was in Mexico on a mission trip.  We spent the first week at the beach with all the family.  We had a great time playing at the beach, pool, Shell Island, and Frank Brown Park for Mason's birthday party.  Here are some pictures of our week together.

Fun times with the cousins

Papa and Nana with all 6 grandchildren

 Waiting for the fireworks

Presley's first time at the beach

The waves put her right to sleep

Riding the rides at Pier Park

Presley's first ride on a boat.  She wasn't so sure of the lifejacket.

This was also Addison's first time on a boat.

We found the ice-cream boat:)

Swimming with Papa

Logan and Presley fell asleep on Nana

Sitting with Nana at Frank Brown Park for Mason's birthday

Presley Rolls Over

While at the beach, Presley rolled over, all the way, for the very first time.  I was very excited that my parents were able to experience this with us.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Yesterday, we took Addison to her very first circus. I don't know who was more excited, Addison or me. Every night for weeks now she has wanted us to tell her a circus story at bedtime, so she was really looking forward to it. We had a great time together. We got there early so we could enjoy the preshow, which was really fun. We saw all the circus participants as well as one of the elephants up close. We also got a clown nose. During the show there were things that Addison couldn't take her eyes off of, while others she wasn't to interested in. She really like the elephants and the guys who bounced and did flips on long poles (not sure what you call them). After, we went to eat with Kristopher and Brandi Parker and their kids at the Varsity. All in all, we had a wonderful day together.

Preshow

These guys juggled their hats

She got on dads shoulders so she could see over the crowds.

This picture tells it all. She didn't want to have ANYTHING to do with the clowns when we passed them on the floor. She would grab me as tight as she could and want me to move away. Finally, we were able to snap a photo with one, and you can tell on her face here how she felt. However, as soon as we started to walk off, she started waving and telling her bye...silly girl!

Seeing the elephant up close while he painted a picture with his trunk

Enjoying a snowcone in her tiger souvenir cup

On the way inside, Addison saw the water and wanted to visit. So, we decided after the show to take her bye to see it. I remember running through these during the Olympics when I was younger.

Beautiful Weekend

Saturday, Matt, Addison, and I decided to go on a hike with the great weather we were having. Some of the women from the church have been getting together on Saturdays to hike different parks, and when I went to this one for the first time, I knew Matt and Addison would love it. There were all kinds of people walking all sizes of dogs and Addie loved it. We had a great morning together and finished it off with a trip to the park and a picnic lunch.

All ready for the hike...her idea to put the hat backwards.
Minnie wanted to go for a hike too.

Great scenery on the hike.

Taking a break. She decided to get out and walk some of it with us.

Jesus Loves Me

Last night, Addison started pretending her flashlight was a microphone. She was singing us all kinds of her favorite songs. One of her favorites right now is the Baby Jesus song aka "Away in a Manger." The cutest part was at the end when she said "thank em" and bowed to us.

This is one of our favorite songs she sings these days.

Xtreme Conference and Addison's First Trip Away

This week was our first trip with the youth at FBCHS. We went to Pigeon Forge for the Xtreme Conference. We had a great time and really enjoyed hanging out with the students. While we were gone, Addison spent the night with Bro. Mike, Mrs. Stephanie and Savannah in Georgia one night, and then went to stay the rest of the week with Nana and Papa in Florida. Although she had some rough times during the nights, the reports we got back were that she was good. I think momma had a little harder time with it.

Youth at FBCHS

Addison playing with Blake and Ashlyn and Bro. Mike's parents house. Bro. Mike's dad (Addison called him Grandpa) gave the kids coke in these little mugs to drink. They loved it, of course, and chased him around asking for more.

Playing dress up with Savannah and Ashlyn