Aquatic Center

Daddy is on shutdown this week, and since we aren't going on vacation, we are living it up here at home!

Today we packed a lunch and went to the local aquatic center!



We tried to get Mia to jump off the diving board, but after walking out to the end, she decided there was no way she was jumping off!  HA!  Maybe next time ;)


This girl was a champ all day!


Swimming makes you hungry!


And sleepy…


We came home, daddy fixed us dinner and we were all asleep by 930!  HAHA

Fun filled family day

We started our day off walking across the bridge over the Ohio river. 











My beauty




We then ate lunch at another different place called Hillbilly Tea.  It’s been on the Food Network, so we decided to try it.  Besides a few little, ahem, quirks, it was decent!  But, I DO prefer ice in my water….

We came home, grabbed all 3 of the big dogs and headed to the fenced in park/dog park.

Our fur baby…




My super hot husband and super cute baby girl!


Momma and her big girl!


After our park trip, we took the dogs back home and all went to have some yummy FroYo!!



I absolutely love my family and making the most out of our days together!!!

Sprinkler fun

First thing this morning we took a family walk.  It’s becoming a regular thing, these days.  However, I am highly unimpressed with our timing to start this routine.  It is HOT!  And the dog is basically wearing a black parka.  She’s unimpressed as well.

After our walk, we came back and had some sprinkler (not the kid kind.  More like water the lawn kind.) fun!  Since Sam decided to eat a hole in Mia’s pool, we had to play in the hose.  However, my girl had a blast!





Does she HAVE to look so big and teenager-ish??


While big sister played, little sister played on the front porch, while Sammy girl was on guard.



I don’t think it’s possible to love her anymore than I do.








After sprinkler fun, we all 3 took a TWO hour nap!!  MOM.WIN.

Then Meme and Ben came over and Ben did crafts with Mia.  He even made a “Mia’s Room” sign for her door.  Such a good Uncle!



I could cuddle this sweet thing for ever…

Brody’s birthday

Mia’s little Partner-In-Crime Brody, had his actual 6th birthday.  The party is this weekend, but we went  to spend some time with them this afternoon.

We first had Charlie’s baseball game…

I just love these two goofballs!




After the game, we all headed to Mr.Gatti’s for pizza and games!
Random Mia and Uncle B picture.

I can’t believe I didn’t get any other pictures.

Happy Birthday to our sweet little ladies man!  We love you oh so much!! 

Let the swimming days begin

This morning we had our outdoor family pictures.  It. Was. HOT.  We were all miserable and sweaty, so even though it was a bit late, we decided to go swimming!
We had our first official swimming day today.  The kind that actually requires swimmies and floats and momma and daddy can get in past their shins!  It was also Finley’s very first time in a pool!!

Miss Hair didn’t even hesitate and jumped right in!  Went straight under the water and LOVED it!!  That’s my girl!


And this one? Didn’t mind a bit!  She actually was smiling and laughing and loving it!




Uncle B even joined us!!
**I just have to add that while we were having our pics taken, Ben stayed at our house and cleaned it for us!!!  What an amazing brother I have, y'all!"**


Mommy and baby relaxin’.  And?  Matching RED toes :)


Did I ever mention that I LOVE summer time?!

Father’s Day 2013

Mia woke us up this morning and was sooo lovey to her sister!  I will never tire of seeing this love toward each other.

All of this was UNprompted.  Just pure sisterly love!


We all got ready for the day and Poppy and Ben came over (Meme was working, again.)  We decided to do something different and eat somewhere we have never eaten.  So we headed downtown and ate at an amazing little bar.  The food was delicious and it had a Law theme, which was right up Ben’s alley!





Front camera fun…



We then walked around downtown, took pictures, enjoyed the weather and just cherished the quality time spent together.





A few of my favorites :)


We then went to the Louisville Slugger Bat Museum…

She get it from her momma.  No seriously. Her daddy is no good at baseball.  He should stick with football ;)




Me and my daddy, like old times!  HA


He caught the baby!



My Husband

The best daddy to my girls; the love of my life; my best friend in the world; patient; selfless; sexy beast; provider; loving.  Just to name a few wonderful traits of my husband!  I am so lucky to be parenting alongside of this guy, my handsome coworker!  I love him so so much! Happy Father’s Day, lover.







My Dad
My first love; loyal; protector; provider; hard worker; the one who holds my heart, from the start; hilarious; a great Poppy to my girls; Those are some things that describe my daddy!  I love him so much and am so grateful that he is my dad and my girls Poppy!  We are lucky girls!  Happy Father’s Day, my special dad!