Run Will Run!

This video makes me giggle. Something about my little boy's trot/run just sums him up perfectly.

A New Stage

My sweet, rules-follower little girl came out of her room during naptime today. It is the first time that she has left her room. Before she always stayed in there until we came and got her. It's hard to believe she has not done it until now! I am hoping to find some sort of timer with a light or something that will go off when naptime is over so she knows how long her "body-rest time" is.

Paige Katherine Taylor

Paige has arrived! She came today at 2:39 am and weighed 7 lbs 15 ounces. Emily had a really quick labor. Paige is gorgeous and both Avery and Alivia loved seeing her today. We look forward to getting to know her in the years to come. My mom's birthday is tomorrow and she said the Paige's arrival was the best birthday present she could have gotten.

Chi Omega Pledge Class of 1992 Reunion

This past weekend I took a trip down memory lane to see some of my Chi O pledge sisters. Some of whom I had not seen for more than 10 years! It was fun to catch up and hang out by the lake. Melissa's in-laws let us use their house on Sunset Beach which was about 20 minutes from our lakehouse. I can't believe I pledged Chi Omega in 1992. . .

Swimmin' at the Club

Mimi treated my play group to our annual outing at ACC. Their pools are great and the best part is the we get to order lunch and they deliver it to us poolside. So fun. The kids all had a great time. Thanks Mimi!

Funny Faces

Just a quiet weekend here at home, but Alivia kept us entertained!

3 1/2 Years Old!

Our sweet Alivia is 3 1/2 today! To treat her, Matt and I took her to Chuck E. Cheese's and then came back for some cupcakes with Mimi and Pa. 

Things I want to always remember about our little girl at this age:

1) She loves to pick out her clothes for the next day before going to bed the night before. She even picks out her bows and underwear and places them at the foot of her bed.

2) She looked over at her brother last night and said, "Will, you look very handsome."

3) After I told her that I loved her, she said "I love you as much as I can."

4) This interchange with Matt.

M: Look, Alivia, our regular mailman is not delivering mail today, it is a woman today.

A: Yeah, it's the mail MA'AM

5) She is a total rules follower and reminds me when she needs to have her vitamin, brush her teeth and take medication.

6) She remembers people's names better than I do.

7) She can remember who gave her what gifts and on what occasion. It is remarkable.

8) She is starting to identify letters, especially anything with an "A" in it.

9) She is cautious and often shy in new situations, but after warming up she is a natural leader.

10) She is God's incredible gift to our family. There are days when I just cannot believe He has entrusted me to take care of her.

Alivia, I love you more than words can express. You are such a blessing to our family. 

Happy Half-Birthday Sweet Girl!

4th of July Weekend

We had a really low-key weekend. It was so nice! We decided to not even go to the lake and just hang out here as a family. Alivia and I walked in the BW parade, we went to the mall as a family and just played around the house. It was great. We took some family shots today after church because I thought the kids and Matt looked so cute. 

Beatin' the Heat

Since our neighborhood pool is still closed for remodeling (grrrr) we have to be creative around here. So I made a make-shift slide/pool combo that the kids had fun playing in today. 

However, I think the person that enjoyed it most in our house was REMY! 

Afterwards we all had lunch and I caught some video of the kids in action.

Will has started to smile on command but what it is actually just him blinking his eyes. So funny.

My Cookie Monster

Alivia (like me) loves all types of raw cookie dough and batter. We both agree that a majority of the time the batter or dough is better than the final baked good. When she says she wants to "help me" make cookies and cakes, what she really wants is a good licking of the bowl. Yummy!