Do We Live In The....JUNGLE???

Of course not, it just seemed a lot like it when Hays was catching this bad boy in our garage last night. We have a bird nesting in a basket on our front door and 3 of her chicks fell out of the nest yesterday. We think that's what the snake was after because there was a chick in our garage in a shoe and one in the snakes belly. Thanks snake, now I'm afraid to step foot into our garage.

Rub A Dub Dub, Baby In The Tub

Olivia's New Ride

I guess that I really have to start exercising now that Olivia can go with me in the jogging stroller. It was a nice year off from running but I HAVE to get back into it. Olivia seemed to really enjoy her new ride (and her toes).

Fourth of July Fun

Olivia and I went to Memphis to spend Fourth of July with my family (poor Hays had to stay home and work). We had a very nice and relaxing time. It, of course, went by way too fast. Olivia, I am afraid, doesn't like to be away from her own bed. She was not the best little girl while we were there. She'll get through this because she will be spending lots of time at Nano and Pops in the future.

We are so fortunate to have freedom in this country. We thank God every night for that and the many men and women fighting for our country right now.

Olivia and Pops

Nano and Olivia playing

Enjoying some pool time

5 Months

Yep, Little Miss Priss is 5 months old. I know before I blink my eyes twice she'll be getting married. Time is just going by too fast. If I could use a PAUSE button I would push it right now. Olivia is such a good, laid back baby (most of the time). She is constantly smiling and laughing at us. That little laugh is like music to our ears, such a beautiful sound. She's got the biggest, most beautiful blue eyes that will follow you all around a room. She likes to sit in her bumbo seat so she can see everything that is going on (she's a tad nosy). She is still "growling" and talking up a storm. She is also drooling and chewing on her hands like they're candy. Maybe we'll see a tooth in the next month or so. She still loves to be rocked and cuddeled before bed time and this mommy is not complaining about that. We thank God every night for this precious gift and her first 5 months of life.

Beach With Friends

Last weekend we made our annual trip to the beach with our friends, the Glovers. Henry is one of Hays' good friends from high school and they now have a little girl, Laurie, that is 5 weeks younger than Olivia. So I really don't need to give an explanation as to why these two pictures are pretty much the only ones we took all weekend. We had a great time catching up with them but the beach is a different kind of trip with two babies. It used to be very relaxing for us, now, not so much. Good bye laying out days and getting a good tan. :)

BIG Accomplishment

So, as many of you know Hays is a very talented photographer. It started out as a hobby and has turned into something a little more. He is a very accomplished outdoor photographer and also captures sporting events and some weddings. He has been hired by the Mississippi magazine and his picture is featured on the cover of the July/August issue. Go here http://www.mismag.com/ to take a peak of the issue. I am so proud of him and how talented he is.