2016 Week 27 - Guess Where We Went......

YOU GUESSED IT!!! We went to the Ranch again this weekend. We headed out there on a Friday to take some pictures of my bud and her family (and apparently some sunset pictures.) The next day consisted of some watermelon and lots of outdoor time for Avery. Buddy and I went to a wedding Saturday night so the kids got to spend the whole afternoon and evening with Na and Pa. I think it was an enjoyed time by all!! Na made some pretty awesome Popsicles to eat while Buddy and I were away but forgot to indulge. SO... I got to be around when they ate them and, naturally, took some pics :)

Driving back from taking pictures, this sunset stopped me in my tracks. Obviously had to take a picture or 10 

It looks like the house is on fire!

Our favorite place in the whole wide world!!! 

WATERMELON!!!!!

I feel like this is the only way for her to eat watermelon.... it's the cutest way!

Make your own Popsicles... it's the best!! 

Workin' hard to get those berries. 

Loves those things!!! 

Best part about summers: eating watermelon, eating popsicles and hanging outside with Na!!! 

2016 Week 26 - Red, White, Blue and Birthday

We set off this weekend to head to Na and Pa's to celebrate my Brother's Birthday spend the Fourth of July with them! Sing Happy Birthday, eat some cake, snuggle Baby Dean....maybe set off and watch some fireworks, eat some great BBQ food, hang with the sheepies and just chill out. Chilling out was a bit hard seeing as it was a million degrees (as you can tell by the red cheeks my nuggets are rocking) but we had a wonderful time. Didn't even attempt any kind of firework picture this year because I was too busy making sure Avery didn't wack herself in the face with a sparkler... man she loved those things :) Happy Birthday, America and Uncle Lilly!!!

"Uncle Lilly's" frosting

"MMMMMMM I love this stuff"

Noggins

Baby Dean has some pretty rockin' eyelashes 

Long and dark!! I'm jealous

Hanging with the sheepies

I didn't realize they were actually in there with her until I came closer. All of them just chillin' together.

They let her get close but sprint away when I do. 

Rounding the corner to come say "HI" to me and Pa.

Loves her Pa!! 

..... A lot!! 

Oh hey, Bry!

At some point in here, she was trying to help the bird that Titan had somehow managed to catch and wound.... Sorry kid, but I'm not going to let you catch that bird.

"Mama! No pitchures"

Running her hands along the grass

Soon, I won't be able to find her

Birthday boy... fear the beard

Multi-tasking at it's finest

She looks so grownup!!! 

I love this place! 

Exploring

Drawing in the dirt

"Circle, Mama!!"

I love her thinking face!! 

Fourth of July in her new hat! 

Big boy! 

Best teething toy there is... a wrench.

Tiny country girl.

2016 Week 25 - Father's Day and Tball

As the title so obviously states, this post is predominately about the two wonderful things that are Tball and Father's Day! On Father's Day, instead of wrapping Buddy's presents (because, I plain ol' ran out of time) Avery wore the presents as she carried out his other one. She was so excited to give him all the good stuff... almost didn't give it up :)

Wearing the Dad's new two shirts and carrying his new beer glass! 

My best smile

Checkin' out his new shirt

Obviously bubble time follows present time.

New bubble shapes

Her bubbling skills have really improved

Spidey bubbles

Stop taking pictures of me, mom!!!

Later in the week, Avery had her first Tball game. I was trying really hard not to be THAT Mom, and I forgot my other lens so you just have to squint a bit to see our favorite little Tballer!!

Dreaming of going outside.

Pre-game bubbles!! 

Bry would occasionally get attacked by bubbles if the wind started blowing a certain direction. Just a little overwhelming.

The best not-quite-shortstop there is!!! 

Getting ready to come home.... barely able to see out from under her adorable hat.

Run home Avery, run home!!! 

Most supportive little brother there is!! 

Giggle attack!!