Mary's first flight and 6 little cousins

Atlanta bound and Missy Miss's first flight.  She was of course perfect and darling the whole flight.  A stark contrast to the drive to and from the airport.  Sweet girl does not like the carseats.

And now we are here for a week of fun fun fun!

A doll, a noodle and lots of laughs...

This is a favorite picture from our recent "seize the last of summer before they close all the pools" hurrah.  Seriously there are so many funny things in this picture.  What's your favorite?

Swimming, then and now

Hard to think that just 5 years ago we were saying good bye...and now we get to say hello!  So excited to spend some time with these cuties!

Friday Baby Love

This cuteness is just begging to be shared!

Family Picture Outtakes

We are finding it more difficult to get a good family picture...just came across these gems.  My favorite was taken when I was unaware.  Love our family of five!

Allowance: the time the kids outsmarted mommy

At a local consignment store, James found something "so super cool".  I told him to check the price tag, and to then check his wallet when we got home.  Assumed he would forget. He didn't.

At home he counted his money. $12. Phew, not enough I think to myself.  Not to be deterred, James tries to get a business partner.  Assumed Luke would decline.  He didn't.

Back to the store wallets in tow.  And now the battle against the aliens is being waged in my basement. With no volume control.

Kids: 1 

Mommy: 0

Photo dump

I think these photos need very little if no explanation.  I will say that we had a fabulous time visiting with Uncle Mowg and Aunt Julia.  Also, the boys have really embraced their new "chores ".

What she wore Wednesday

Some fashion inspiration from our sweet missy miss.

Can you guess?

Mary is all dressed up to welcome our special visitors...who is coming to town?

Sweet Missy Miss

My big 17+ pound girl.  She grew 5 pounds and 2 inches since her last visit.  But it is 17 pounds of sweetness.  Love our girlie!

Brothers did better with the shots this time.  It helped that they hid their faces.  Mary gave one good scream and then was back to her sweet self.  

Also, as it is clear I an not starving the "little lady" we were advised to start sleep training her.  Hoping ear plugs are not necessary like they were for big brother.  Also hoping she just decides to do it on her own...a mom can dream right?

Here she is in a "new" outfit... Starting to retire 6 month and bring out 9 month clothes.  Bittersweet fir sure, she has so many cute outfits.