Outside Fun and Planting

Sunday afternoon we decided to play some outside after Savannah's nap and I have been wanting to get a big pot and put some flowers in it for our back deck.  Now, y'all, I have a brown thumb and cannot keep anything alive.  I have a peace lily in my office that I have somehow kept alive since my Grandmother died that is from her funeral but that is pretty much it.  I cannot keep plants alive and really honestly don't enjoy them too much either.  It's a lot of work and I don't get that much enjoyment out of looking at pretty flowers.  All that being said, I've had an itch to get a little something on our deck and I thought since we go Ahh-Tide every day to swing and slide and dig in the grass, surely I can remember to water the flowers, right?!  So we went to Wal-mart and got a pot and some plants.  (wal-mart, instead of a nursery, so in case I kill them I won't feel so badly about the money down the drain since wal-mart is so inexpensive in comparison)  Here's our finished product!

the Hog is for Birc from me for our anniversary.  you know how we are, go hogs go!  It's like  shaped metal of some kind that's been painted.

While we did that, Savannah played around and wanted to dig in the dirt herself of course too!

She'll probably be angry at me someday for posting this picture but it is so hilarious! This is her VERY scared face and pose.  She gets totally rigid and says OOOH and cannot wait for me to hold her.  There was a motorcycle going by our house and it was so loud and scared her to death!

after the motorcycle was gone she was ready for some swinging!

adorable girly!

Last week and weekend wrap-up

So I just ran out of energy at the end of each day to blog but we have stayed busy and had fun doing it! Birc and I had a great dinner out to Brave New Restaurant for our anniversary last week and Savannah did not wake up one time for the babysitter or even know we had left! Praise the Lord for answering that prayer.

Birc went out of town for work for 4 nights and we really missed him! I sent him lots of pics like these so he didn't miss us too much:

Oh the drama, look that those propped up legs on the side of the crib!

Savannah, let's take a picture to send Daddy!

No, No, No, No!!!

If you want a picture, this is the one you're gonna get Mama.  (she seriously held her legs there for over 5 seconds)

So we went outside to try a change of scenery

outfits like this are just SO. ADORABLE. right now on Savannah!   I  managed to find at least 3 of these at the last Rhea Lana consignment sale.  (well, probably CC found them, she's a better hunter than me!)

CHEESE!

lately she has been pointing to her smile when I ask her to show me her smile.  It's adorable! I think it comes from one of our songs we sing about "Cause He gave me a heart, and He gave me a smile..." and Savannah knows all the motions to it :)

Anna came over and kept Savannah on Saturday morning while I had a choir rehearsal since Birc was out of town and I have no pics of the two of them but I know Anna took some so maybe I can snag one from her.  They had a super time and Savannah was worn out from all the playing they did and went right to sleep when I got home! Thanks Anna-I hope you come back again!

Birc got home late Saturday night (almost Sunday morning) and we went to church but had a pretty eventful time there as I got overheated and light-headed feeling in my choir robe and had to step out of the service and go home early.  Second trimesters are tricky because you think you feel great and then all of a sudden out of the blue you feel like you're gonna pass out or throw up or die and it always surprises me and scares me because I am not used to feeling bad anymore after the first trimester.  Speaking of Baby #2, I will post a belly pic later this week.  I keep forgetting to take them and since Birc's been out of town I have no photographer :)

Sweet girl after church.  Making a huge fit so we will help her hold Day-dence :) She loves her kitty brothers!

Happy birthday Elaine! See you soon!

Ahh-Tide!

More outside play! This girl has to be outside daily basically.  Rain is like her worst nightmare I think.  

3 Years!

It feels like FOREVER ago and just YESTERDAY all in one! Sometimes I can't believe we've only been married 3 years and sometimes I can't believe we've already been married 3 years! Time flies when you're having fun but our family has changed so much since we got married that it feels like a lifetime ago that we were two single people :)

I love you Birc, dear! I am so thankful for you and our life that you've built for us! I am so glad God put us together and is building and shaping our family for great things ahead! Can't wait for 70 more!

And, just for a little wishful thinking, we were HERE 3 years and 1 day ago.  Wish we were there right now! Look how well-rested (and tan!) we look :) hah

(But I wouldn't trade Savannah for all the sleep in the world so it is A-ok.  I can sleep when I'm in heaven)

Randoms and a Recap

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to sweet Delaney! I can't believe you're 4! It seems like yesterday that you were born and I couldn't wait to find out if you were a boy or girl and meet you! We love you and wish we could celebrate with you and drink some tea at your tea party but we will be thinking of you!

Second, I accidentally purchased my fave mascara in waterproof.  It is totally ruining my mornings! Every day I wake up after washing my face the night before and there are black circles under my eyes and it is very shocking until I realize it is just the mascara from yesterday that WON'T COME OFF.  Who buys waterproof mascara anyway?

Thirdly, Savannah is having her first non-relative babysitter this week! My friend is coming over after Savannah is hopefully asleep for the night and we are going out to celebrate a late dinner for our anniversary! Say a prayer for me cause I think I'll be a nervous wreck the whole time even though I love Hannah and know Savannah will be fine.  I just don't want Savannah to wake up and scream at Hannah for 2 hours.

Thirdly, we had a great weekend! Mother's Day was really fun and low-key which was a blessing.

Flowers for my office from Birc! Anniversary and Baby #2 and Mother's Day!

Surprise! We were peek-a-boo-ing it in a diaper box.  Best toys, you know.

Because the cats join in and that doubles the fun!

then we had mini-forts inside the box which was AWESOME apparently!

then Savannah pushed Caddo around. He loves it and she loves it and Birc and I think it is hilarious! 

Saturday morning cuddles with Cadence.

Clearly a rough afternoon nap on Saturday.

my Mother's Day flowers from my wonderful sister-in-law and her family! My favorite color, purple, too! Savannah loves seeing the "ah-ers" every day. 

Notice the sun-addict-Caddo in the background

Then Savannah walked the dogs over at Nana and Gran's house.  Which she thought was the best thing ever and refused to give up the leashes the rest of the walk.

go dogs go!

Mother's Day lunch!

after an outfit change Savannah started playing hard.  first with the vanity.

everybody had to powder their faces.  Great-Granddaddy was the first male to do it so Birc and Grandad figured it was acceptable.  Hah :)

relaxation!

Savannah was too interested in whatever Great-Granddaddy had, to look at the camera with a smile. 

Then Savannah forced CC to empty her entire toy basket and play with EVERYTHING and avoid a nap until after 3:00! Somehow I don't think CC minded. :)

That's a picture overload for you.  See you guys tomorrow!