Friday, May 31, 2013

Memorial Weekend {Movie Friday}


Our memorial weekend started off with a Date Night for Josh and me.  We had sushi, wine, and attempted a movie...but it was sold out.  Nana and the Gov had Harper on Friday night and all of Saturday.  When we showed up on Saturday night, Harper was outside playing with Ramsey Leslie (Josh's cabbage patch doll) and baby.  
 Sunday, we headed over to the Pastinas for Luke's graduation "open house".  I cannot believe that my little kindergartner is graduating high school.  I started babysitting Luke and his older sister, Alex when he was 6. 
Harper just chillin' at the party.  
my Lukey, all grown up! 
Later that day, we busted out her cowboy hat, bathing suit, and water table...it was a perfect afternoon for Harp!  What a nut.
Monday, Harper woke up from her nap asking for books to read to lamby. 
She doesn't often read in her bed...so I had to capture this sweet moment. 
then, we headed outside for more water fun. 
Josh and Harper braved the chili pool water for their first swim of the season.
After the pool, we got our patriotic gear on and celebrated Memorial day with more family. 

"Aunt Tracy" (my cousin) and Harper coloring
We celebrated "Uncle Josh's" birthday as well. 
I do believe Harper was a big fan of that chocolate cake! 
The fam hanging after cake and enjoying the back porch.  Josh was excited to finally see if his building skills would hold a large number of people...thankfully, the deck survived! :)

After dinner, Hoppy (larry) and Paw Paw filmed a little video for their facebook fans.  Below are two clips of them singing.  The first one they did on their own and I just filmed Harper ... wanted to see her face while they sang.  The second one, they tried to include her.  It was pretty cute.

Thank you to all our troops, loved ones, and family & friends of those who sacrifice their lives everyday for our freedoms. America the Beautiful.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Hicklen Fun!

Lately, we have gotten to spend so much needed time with the Hicklens. Since Kim is my bestie, we are naturally forcing our children to be besties! ;)  The girls have so much fun together and so do the adults.  We busted out the water table and sprinkler and just sat around watching them play.
Harper and Mary Whitley. They are the exact age difference Kim and I are...by 1 day.
Audrey missed out on the water fun b/c she fell asleep in the car...but she perked right up when we got out the Popsicles!

Harper's first Popsicle
Little Monkey!

A few days later, Kim and I took the girls to the zoo.  If you are counting, this is trip #3.  We have officially visited enough times to pay for our membership...and it's only May! :)
Another first for Harper...Pigtails!
They loved seeing the goats at the petting zoo.








They are so sweet!

Giraffes
Fish...but mainly mesmerized by the waterfall.
More Fish
Kim and Audrey with the meerkats
We have had so much fun!  We look forward to more "fun in the sun" this summer!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Opry Country Classic {Movie Friday}

Last night we went to see Paw Paw perform for the Opry Country Classic at the Ryman.  Harper has been asking to hear "paw paw sing" more and more (on itunes), so we thought this would be the perfect opportunity. 
Harper and Paw Paw on stage at the Ryman

Checking everything out before the show
She really wanted to go on stage


She met Leroy VanDyke
High-Fiving before the show
Watching "hoppy" (larry) and paw paw.






Playing backstage with Ryman Security-Robbie


Showing Hoppy how to use the iphone.


This is one little girl that had a great time!