It really is changing fast

Well, Cherry says I am suppose to write down these feeling because I will forget them. But, I really miss nursing Sky. She is starting to take her first steps and it feels like she is running away from me. Which in reality I know she is...ahhhh. It is just like our little bond is gone. I miss the little moments through the day that we would just chill. Kind of like a tea break, but no tea and no gossip. She is growing up into a very fun girl. She loves to play, especially standing behind my back when I am sitting down or under the sheets when I am making the beds. And, she has this laugh....it is sooo contagious. So, lately she gives thes hugs....she has stopped with the open mouth kisses, but she hugs you really tight before you put her to bed...Marlon and I say it gives her at least another 5 minutes. And, then the other night I was rubbing her back and when I pulled up to leave the room she signals for me to keep rubbing...huh? so I did it again and sure enough she waves me back, Love you Sky baby

The Spread

This is the spread for the party....we mainly had adults there, but the kabobs are perfect for kids(without the skewers) Marlon did the kabobs and corn, Danielle made the awesome fruit salad and mom made the fabulous house salad.

Happy Birthday SKY!

Grandpa got Sky a new princess car
2 peas in a pod at the aquarium
For some reason we wonder why Jackson has this serious face all the time... could he have gotten it from Grandpa?
Sky is great on my back! look how big the aquarium is
Jackson said,"touch the stingrees Sky!!"

Georgia Aquarium

Jackson, Dad, Danielle, Elle, Khary, Mom, Me, Sky but, we are missing Marlon:( Khary and family came down for Sky's first birthday and mom and dad took us to the Georgia aquarium for the afternoon. It was amazing how all those sea animals "get along," why can't humans?


Can you see the hammer head in the picture. Mom walks by the tank and says, "oh my gosh, what did that fish eat!" I love my mom!

Financial Peace University

Marlon and I took FPU Financial Peace University course offered by our Destiny this summer. We just graduated Monday, 13 lessons. Mom and Dad would hang out with Sky.... which eventually has turned into overnights....yipppeeee!!!! and Marlon and I called it date night and grabbed something to eat before we headed to church. Dave Ramsey, a financial guru, taught the course... it was a lot of effort but it was soooooo worth the time - A little paradigm shift in getting your money to work for you. I have talked with a few "grandma's" since we have been in the course and it is amazing their mentality - They are so patient and frugal with their money, they really know how to stretch their dollars. So, as Marlon would say, "I don't tell the story right, so here is the website if you are looking to learn more about getting a financial foundation for your family and help clear up all confusion." http://www.daveramsey.com/ It has been a blessing!

Crawfish

Yes, our baby eats crawfish- She is a Simpson for real!

Kennesaw Mtn

Walking up Kennesaw Mtn is my favorite thing to do, and I got Marlon and Sky to go with me after a little breakfast bribe. Best part...it rained the whole way down and Marlon did not complain at all, Sky liked the rain, too!

The end of the rear facing carseat

Sky started facing forward in her new carseat. This is the last pic of her feet touching the back seat. If you want to see how much she has grown one of the first pics I posted was her coming home from the hospital in this car seat. Wow! It is going soooo fast!

Small Group Broke up

Our Destiny small group broke up this summer, we have to find another group to join or create one. But, Mark and Meliza led our church small group and we joined them when Marlon and I were really working to build up our marriage and it has always been a blessing to us. It is funny how we get what we need when we need it and then we have to let it go. .. bittersweet.

First Tooth

I am brushing her teeth before her hair! Didn't realize a tooth could be so exciting. And, yes it took many tries to get this pathetic pic!

Bo & Sky

Bo is in town for the month of August. He loves on Sky cause she feeds him and she pets him and she lets him lick her fingers after lunch. Oh, it's sooo cute. Sky is pulling up on him there and he just sits there.

Fourth of July

We got together to cheer Grandpa in the Peachtree Road Race 6.2 miles
What an awesome experience, such a diverse crowd
Margaret, Rock and Dad all Champions!
That night we watched fireworks on Peachtree Street with Kim Benjamin, Regina, Torina, Merineke
Sky even woke up and watched

Sky at the pool

Nana signed Sky up for Swim lessons
She was great, and each time she got more comfortable.
Now she is a pro, goes under water, blows out of her mouth and nose and kicks like a crawfish...basically, she does evrything but swim. ha, ha

Is she ready for the big pool or what!
Snack time. And, grapes are Sky's snack of choice

Phoenix AZ Steph and Nate's Wedding 6-28

We are waiting in front of the temple for Steph and Nate in the Phoenix heat. Marlon is from Texas City Texas , south of Houston and I have seen him smoke meats and fry turkeys down there, but I have never seen him sweat like he did today
What's up?
They are going to have a lot of fun together!!
Sky and Dad at play!
I vision myself as about 150 lbs, so I always end up in these
positions sitting on Marlon's lap ...poor guy

Beautiful Stephanie ready to dive into the seriousness of marriage:)
Lydia and Linda with MacKenzie

5 Allen girls All beautiful, All different!
Cherry and Scott

You know when you are just really happy you did something. I was soooo happy Marlon and Sky joined me to celebrate Steph and Nate's wedding w/ the Allens. It was so nice to see everyone doing so well, older & mature but still the same!

Sky and Zakiya

Sky and our neighbor Zakiya (a junior at Hillgrove High) are playing in the pool. Zakiya is Sky's first babysitter, and she loves her! It has been fun watching Zakiya get to know Sky and learn how to change diapers and feed her and put her to sleep, she is awesome and it is so nice to have her right next door. What a blessing!!!




Sky has developed a love of the water this summer...more pics to come

My favorite breakfast is belgian waffles and i envited the neighbors and my folks over after church for a nice brunch!

WHAT IS GOING ON !?!?!

Got a new camera for my 32nd birthday! And, Sky is my first pic. She's eating graham crackers here, but here eyes have just popped and if i didn't have any sense i would have eaten her or at least taken a big ol bite! Thanks for the camera mom and dad!








Marlon is such a great dad. He just loves on her before and after work. And, he is always telling me what she is thinking and how I can better meet her needs...it just cracks me up!







I adore this little girl. I love the changes she has made in our family and the absolute delight it is watching her grow!