Put a little South in your Mouth

Today we went to Savannah. It was alot of fun! We did some shopping, ate at Paula Deen's restaurant(YUMMY!), and went on a carriage ride through the Historic District.

Hilton Head

Visits,Photos, & Parade

Ever since Macie has turned One we have been on the move. She is walking and walking and walking! It is very hard to even get her to stop. Let alone sit! She has also been on the move socially too!

Just this past week....

Monday: Macie got to go met her Great Grandma Houp in Glencoe. She really put on a show for her. Mommal couldn't believe how much she looked like her mommy. She also said, "She was the friendliest baby she has ever met. " This trip for me was bittersweet but, it was long over due. I am just so glad the finally got to meet.

Tuesday: Was picture day! I had to call in reinforcement. So, Aunt Jean came along for all of the picture taking excitement. Boy, did we have a blast! Macie had a hour and a half photo shoot. This is going to cost me. LOL! Afterwards we stopped by Nana's work to say Hi. Then it was off to lunch with Aunt Jean at the Mexican Restaurant. Nana later met up with us. We had to do the switch so I could head to work.

Okay People this part you are not going to believe. Later that evening Chad came home to a baby goat on our front porch. Yes!! A GOAT!!

I think this is a sign saying we need to start a petting zoo!!! LOL!! Not going to happen!! Now are drama is that we can't catch the goat to take it to the petting zoo. We even had our neighbors and Buddy from Noah's Ark petting zoo over to try to catch it. The best part is that he sits on our front steps like Libby does. Crazy Goat! I will keep you updated on this fiasco.

Wednesday: Macie got to enjoy the Alexandria World's Fair Parade. She went totally crazy! She loved it! I think she enjoyed the marching band the best. I was totally shocked that the fire trucks with the sirens didn't even phase her. She just waved and laughed. Maybe she was showing off because Oliver was there.

The Birthday Bash!!

Well, you only turn One once! So we decided to make it BIG! Miss Macie had her party on Saturday August 8th at Nana & Poppy's House. There were about 90 adults and 11 kids all gathered around to celebrate Macie's big milestone. This was all of her family and close friends.

We started with the food because that is very important. Then the petting zoo & pony rides arrived. Macie being the birthday girl was the first to ride Ellie the pony. She absolutely loved riding Ellie. We had a bit of a problem trying to get her off of her. Then, all the other kids got a turn. I still haven't figured out who had more fun with the animals. The Adults or the Kids!

After all the fun with the animals it was then time for cake & ice cream. I was very surprised that Macie didn't dive into her cake. She had a better time feeding the icing to her daddy. She thought that was too funny! I also think that she didn't want to get her birthday dress dirty! LOL!

Moving on the the presents! Wow! You can only imagine how many gifts she had to open! This took a while. Thankfully, her cousins helped us out. I think she opened gifts for an hour. Daddy was very nervous about where all of them are going to go. Don't worry we found room! We went from hardly any toys to play with to where do we start! Thanks again everyone for the gifts!

Well, that about wraps up the party! We all had a great time and were all exhausted when it was over. Now, she is considered a TODDLER! AHHH!!!!! I don't like this!

Macie's First Birthday

Macie has turned ONE! We had a very exciting weekend. It all began on Macie's birthday. She got to swing on her swing set, ride poppy's tractor, go shopping at Crestview Hills, & then off to Longhorn for her birthday dinner. She had dinner with Nana, Poppy, Daddy & Mommy. Then Rick stopped by for some cake. They even sang to her and she thought it was funny! She did get really excited when Poppy blew out her candle.

We then gave her an Elmo cake to destroy and it really didn't happen. She was more into squeezing the icing through her fingers.

Happy Birthday Macie! I can't believe my Baby is One!

A Couple of First

Today Macie walked on grass without shoes. She thought it was so funny! Unkie was walking her. She was high stepping and trying to stand on his feet. This was too cute!
Tonight she got the remote for her daddy! This will be the first of many!

Growing & Changing so Fast

Macie is quickly approaching her ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY! (I think I am going to be sick) When people tell you that kids grow up fast. Listen! It is so true!

She is still scooting all over the place very fast, walking a little more each day, pulling up on everything, growing another tooth (up to 4 now), accomplished climbing steps (today), starting to drink real milk (loves it), first Boo Boo the other day (bumped her head & got a bruise), loves to sing her ABC's & Happy Birthday (ya know the baby version), figured out how to leave church early ( gets wild & laughs at everyone while leaving), turns the TV on & off, blows kisses, waves bye-bye, cruises everywhere in her walker (hard floors, carpet, concrete & grass), talking up at storm (wonder who she gets that from), and always has a SMiLE :) I could keep going but you get the clue! I must say I have a VERY ACTIVE, WONDERFUL CHILD!

Macie had her first boating experience last weekend in Cumberland. She looked so cute in her life jacket! The faster the boat went the more she squealed and laughed. She really loved to sit on Poppy's lap and steer the boat. She even went swimming in the lake with her float. She didn't want out of the lake but, I think that she was water logged & I know very pruned. She also got to experience her first Somerset Flea Market. Whew! The sites you can see.... kept my nosey child very busy.

Well, that is all for now. Oh wait!! Macie wanted to Thank Mrs. Judy for giving her a bottle in the middle of County Market the other day. It was so nice of her to volunteer. We think she was really missing Ollie though. Just Kidding! It is just that grandmother instinct. (Macie thought that she was going to miss a meal or something) LOL! Not My child! Eleven months old wearing 24 month- 2t clothes.