Myrtle Beach or Bust!

We went to Myrtle Beach this past week and had a fabulous time! The first part of the week, the Weavers came and stayed with us. Lila and Maggie thoroughly enjoyed their time together. I think that they will only have more and more fun as they get older. Right now, Mags is a little slow for Lila who has discovered the wonderful world of walking and talking. Way to go, Lila!
Maggie loved the water! From the moment we put her in the water, she knew what to do. She was so cute kicking away and loving every minute of it. At one point, we had a crowd of onlookers who were very impressed with her skills. One lady even asked if she had taken swimming lessons! That's right...she is an Olympian in the making! Be sure to take a look at the video clip. This wasn't her best moment of swimming, but it was the best that we documented.
Then, Aunt Kerri came down and we had some more fun with everyone there. Matt and I even got to go out on a date! That was so sweet of Kerri to give up her night so that we could go out...thanks, Kerri!
Then, it was time for Maggie to go home with her Daddy. Matt braved the drive all by himself (well, he was the only adult.) Maggie did really well, and Matt said she was perfect. Kerri and I enjoyed a couple of days with just us girls. It was wonderful to have a little bit of time to just relax. Although, as much fun as it was, I was ready to get back to see my Magpie!

Girl Time!

Today has been such a fun day. Maggie had a nice long nap this morning, and woke up ready to go visit with her friend, Campbell. We met Lauren and Campbell at Rolly Polly. It was good food and a great time with friends. The more Maggie and Campbell are together, the more I think that they are definitely destined to have the same kind of close friendship that Lauren and I have. I hope so.

Then, Maggie and I dropped by to see some friends at Crestview. Although Maggie was getting tired, she was tough. It is so fun now that Maggie is old enough to take her out places. She doesn't get bored nearly as quickly, and it gives me plenty of time to show her off. =) Mags and I are becoming such a great team!

These Girls Are Really Warming Up to Eachother!
Check Out That Drool....Evidence of Five More Teeth!
All the Best Friends!

BMW Pro-Am!

We went my family to the BMW Pro-Am at Thornblade today. Although I am not a huge golf fan, it was fun! Maggie got a golf ball from one of the players. She was not really all that impressed, but I thought it was sweet of him. She mainly just wanted to suck on the ball. After about an hour out on the course, Maggie came back with her Mimi and took a nap. The rest of us came back a little while later and found Maggie enjoying her Coke (Aunt Kim, she is taking after you!) It was a great afternoon.
Family Pic Right After Maggie Got Her Golf Ball
Dad, Bradley, and Taylor
Mimi and Maggie
This Ball is Yummy!

Nothing beats the Classic!

New Results Just In!

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family history - Geneology

What's Happenin' With Maggie.....

One of Maggie's favorite drinks....water! That's right, good ol' H2O! It is kind of funny how excited she gets when she has a sippy cup full of water waiting on her. Here are some pics for you to see what I am talking about. Doesn't she look happy/sneaky?




Maggie is pushing up on her knees. She still depends mainly on rolling and scooting backwards to get places. But, I think she looks so cute when she gets up on her hands and knees and sways. Then, she plunges forward because she hasn't learned how to move her hands one at a time. Good try, Mags!

Sweet Friends and Sweet Baby Girls!

A few of my friends from Samford came to have lunch with me (and Mags). It was so fun to see them again. And, it was fun to meet their baby girls. We all have babies that are under the age of one, and they are all girls. That made our time together all the more special. We, of course, had to get a little bit of advice from Lyndie who has two girls. She is a pro! We had a great time visiting and talking about being moms. And, I think that the babies had a good time visiting, too.
Maggie and Emma
Keiran and her sweet baby, Reilly
Lyndie holding Abby's baby, Megan. I am such a bad photographer. I didn't even get a picture of Abby holding her own baby. I'll have to do that next time.

Praise Report!

Praise Report: Daniel's surgery went very well! He is in the ICU recovering.

Growing up, I used to hear the term "praise report" a lot in my church. Although I think that the phrase sounds kind of silly, I love the idea of giving praises out loud of the good things the Lord has done my life. In fact, when Maggie was born, I told many praise reports to Matt. He calls on his way home from work, and I would share with him the little everyday things the Lord was doing in her life. (Isn't it amazing that the Lord works in such small lives) Anyway, it was like taking a breath of fresh air in after (sometimes) a hard day of hearing Maggie fuss or changing her outfit and mine five times. So, I think I will get back in the habit of sharing the big and small things that the Lord does for me on a daily basis. It does my heart good. So, my praise report today is a BIG one. I am so thankful for the life of my cousin, Daniel! Praise God for the great things He has done today!