Fall is coming!

At least I hope. I am ready for some cooler weather where I can wear my cute new jeans and not sweat. Fall has come at our house. I wish you could smell the spiced cider scent I am burning. Aww, Fall is near. This is where I need your help. I am making an arrangement for my entry and I want to know what you think. Sticky things or no sticky things, that's the big question??Thanks for your help!

Wednesday. Oh Wednesday

Oh how we love you Wednesday. It is our favorite day of the week! (Of course excluding weekends!) It is our favorite for so many reasons. For me it is because I am off work. For Ava it is Little Gym. For our tummies it is supper time. Many of you know our Wednesday night tradition is going to Pappasitos for half price fajita night. I am talking under 20 bucks. Score! We love it. (Mostly me, if I were completely honest!) I am about to give you our big Wednesday secret. Don't you hate the long waits at Pappasitos? What if I told you that you did not have to? Call ahead seating. Yes, they offer that! What could be better than no waits and a cheap meal?

This Wednesday we changed our routine. We went to Pappas instead for all you can eat lobster! Can I get a big amen!
Oh Wednesday....I really love you! Can't wait for you to come again!

I mean really, who wouldn't? Especially when your mom buys you their yummy popcorn and lets you eat the whole bag!

17 Months

17 months is the best age. (I know I kept saying that!) We are having a blast. So many happy memories are being made. Her favorite time during the week is when we are at The Little Gym or swimming. She keeps me busy but I am loving every minute of it.

She is starting to let us know when she does not want to do something. She has a scream that will pierce your ears. Oh My Word!

She may look like daddy, but she eats like her mommy! She loves all my favorite fruits and vegetables. She loves my cooking the best. I feel so blessed! ha I am really glad she does but it puts more pressure on me to cook for her. Lately our weekends have been more low key so I cook 5 or so meals and freeze half. I now have over 10 meals and veggies in the freezer! Can I get an Amen! Eat your heart out little girl~

She is talking more everyday. Yesterday she said air plane and she tries to say her colors. Just don't try to get her to repeat because she has a mind of her own. She knows all her body parts for the most part and even tries to point out others belly buttons at the pool. Not our finest moment!

Your loves right now are~
1. Books
2. Elmo (I don't blame you he is just so cute!)
3. Walks in your car
4. Swimming!
5. The Little Gym!
6. Your ladybug pillow pal
7. Mommy's jewelry
(I can glad Santa is bringing your own! Mine seem to keep getting broke!)
8. Mommy's makeup
9. Yogurt melts
10. Strawberries
11. Cherries
12. Cheetoes

Mommy loves everything about you! My most favorite is when you run up from behind and give me the biggest hugs. And of course those kisses I don't even have to ask for. You are so amazing, such a blessing! Happy 17 months sweet girl!

Last post for Gulf Shores---finallly!

Our last few days of vacation were so relaxing. We went swimming of course, read by the pool, and took naps! It was a vacation that I left feeling very refreshed. It will be one that we add to our must do every few years. Gulf Shores we miss you, can't wait to see you again!

The last day we took Ava to The Little Zoo that Could featured on Animal Plant. It was a small zoo but had so much more to offer than the bigger city zoos. Ava got to feed animals, run with the kangaroos and play with wolf pups. She had a blast! This girl is sure into animals.

Family Pics, Gulf Style

Here are a few family pictures from beautiful Orange Beach. I laugh at how hard it is sometimes to get the peeps looking at the camera and everyone smiling. Sometimes the best pictures no one is looking at all. (All images saved for Web.)

Happy Birthday to Andee (Gulf Shores-Day 5)

Happy Birthday Andee!

We ate at the best restaurant in Gulf Shores, Gulf Steamer. If you go, you must eat here! Oh My Word are the thoughts that this memory brings to me. My mouth is watering as I type. Who would not like 5 star seafood that you don't have to dress up for? This restaurant sure earned every star. Shrimp the size of bananas and crab that melts in your mouth! Hello? When we going back?
JD found a 5 star bakery as well. (He really did his research, I am inviting him to every vacation!) It tasted every bit as good as it looked. I will not even mention the cupcakes we went through!
Happy Birthday to one of my Besties! It was great spending your special day with you!