Following in Daddy's footsteps???

I think we may have a future CPA on our hands....

Enjoying a good nap...

Ahhhh.... to be a kid again!!

Ella and Zoe

Welcome, Liam!

Our nephew was born 1:52 am (UK time) this morning. He was 6lbs 13oz and 19.5 inches long. We can't wait to meet you!! Congrats again, Ian and Lisa - we love you all!!

Ella's 1st Beach Trip!!

We took Ella to Hilton Head for a quick beach trip - also to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary :) Overall, we had a great time. Ella had a bit of trouble adjusting her sleeping and was sick (which we found out after we got back home); The last night there Isaac came down with a stomach flu or food poisoning, which made him pretty miserable. I know - you're thinking, "but you said that you had a great time". Take a look at the picture below - you can't help but have a great time when you see that smile!!


It really was such a joy to watch her experience new things and play...

Our trip to TN

We finally made a trip back to TN, where my mom and dad live as well as Isaac's mom. We haven't been there since Ella was born, mostly because people were coming to visit us pretty regularly AND because Ella hates long rides in the car. She has so much energy and wants to be free to do things, that it is really hard for her to stay still in her car seat. The 4 hour trip felt much more like an eternity because she was so miserable. With that said, we are going to brave another trip soon (we must be crazy!). We are taking Ella on her first beach trip this weekend - I'll post pictures when we get back. The trip back home was a quick one (just the weekend) - She really seemed to have a great time though. She spent most of her time walking around outdoors with her grandparents.

Happy 4th!!

Happy 4th of July!! We celebrated by having a cookout with friends and then enjoying lots of fireworks. Ella had so much fun waving the flag...

It wasn't me....

it was OTIS!!!!!! I was just helping him clean up before you saw, Mommy!

Our litte fish....

Ella absolutely LOVES going to the pool. I just wish that she would stay in it!! She is so happy walking in and around the kiddie pool area. I'm pretty impressed with her bravery - she walks right into the waterfall thing and seems fine after she goes underwater for a few seconds. She would stay there all day if we'd let her. She really is such a friendly little girl - she seems to always make friends to play with while we're there (and take their toys and run with them - never fails.... I can take a whole bucket of toys and she wants what is not hers).

Happy Father's Day!

We had a great day together at the park for Father's Day. Ella had so much fun on the swings and really enjoyed walking around checking everything out!