Taylor's Field Trip

Taylor's School went on a field trip to Kamper Park/Zoo on Friday. The kids had so much fun. It got really hot, but they didn't seem to mind at all. The kids walked the entire time. They rode the train, saw the animals, played on the playground, and had a picnic lunch. We were all worn out by the end of the trip and Tay fell asleep on the way home. She had so much fun with her classmates and is such a big girl. I get to see her true colors when she's around her friends at school, and I have to say that she is a little angel. They all LOVE to do what the others are doing and they are such good friends. I am so happy I got to tag along!!

I Love My Daddy!!!

Taylor actually got up early this morning. She has been sleeping pretty late this summer. She got to see daddy before he headed off to work, so of course he got some play time in right off the bat!! She has been telling me all morning she rode the horsey on daddy as if I weren't there to see it!! It's the little things in lifer that matter the most!! Have a great day!!

WATERPARK

Last week, Taylor and I headed to the waterpark in Collins with some friends. They had 2 really good "kid friendly" areas where the kids spent most of their time. Each play area had little slides, water fountains, and water toys to play with. They did not allow floaties (and Tay refused to wear the life jacket) so I only got a few pics. I had to stay right on top of her because she thought she could just swim like a fish like she does at the club. She has gotten very good with her floaties and really knows how to float and lick her feet, but without them.... I was a nervous wreck!! The water only came a little past her knees, but she is very brave in the water. She did really well going down the slides, but she had trouble sitting down. She would climb all the way to the top and I would be waiting at the bottom only to have to tell her a thousand times to "sit" and "slide". We had a really fun time and it was nice to be with friends!!!

This is the crew of kids that we went with, minus a few!!

This was her fist ice cream cone to have all by herself. we give it to her in a cup, but never on a cone... she knew exactly what to do with it!! and she ate every drop.. even the cone!!

Lazy Summer Days

Daddy had the sprinkler going in the front yard so Taylor kept running up to the front steps so she wouldn't get wet!! She thought it was fun to run down, and when the water came around, to run back up..... the joys of being a child!!!

This is Taylor with her friend Miles. They are 3 months a part and we live on the same street. Taylor loves Miles and his big sister, Sara Dabney!!

Putting With Daddy

If you know James, it's no surprise that he has his daughter out on teh putting green at the club. Taylor LOVES golf because her daddy LOVES golf. When we go to the club, she thinks all golfers are her daddy!! All golf carts are her daddy riding on them:) Taylor is actually really good at hitting the ball, maybe because her daddy practices with her... who knows. Last Saturday, late in the evening we took Taylor out to "hit" some balls. She cried when we had to leave because she had so much fun. She had her own clubs out there so it was really fun for her!!

Weekend in Oxford.....

This is how our trip started...... we had a 4 hour car ride on Friday afternoon, and Taylor did great!! She is now watching tv more so it really helped with the trip. The last time we made this trip she was ready to get out as soon as we got in!! Both trips to and from Oxford were really peaceful this time... guess taht is expected with her getting older!!


she loved playing with the rocks and her bucket

Taylor is not scared of anything. She is walking on the uneven bridge at the little park. Big kids were coming by and stomping so Taylor just gave them the evil eye and went on her way. She really thinks she is bigger than she is.

ready to slide on the big slide!!

can you tell how hot it was yet? tay's cheeks are so red and the game hadn't even started at this point!!

Well, we couldn't pull the rebels through this time!!! We are so proud of them for making it that far!! It sure was fun while it lasted. Now, we are ready for FOOTBALL!!!!!

Summer Days

Taylor has had so much fun playing, swimming, and just taking it easy!! She is growing up so fast and I am so happy that I get to watch her grow all summer. We have gotten rid of the pacifier and she has done GREAT!! I keep telling her that she is a princess and she doesn't need a pacifier. She thinks that is funny!! She twirls around when I ask her to show me what a princess does. She is so smart. She answers us all the time when we ask a question, speaks in full sentences, tells us "I do it" because she is so independent, and is really talking about the potty. I tried the whole potty training thing on Monday... and let's just say she is soooo not ready for that!!(i don't think mommy is ready either) She is a hand-full at times, but we wouldn't have it any other way. By the way, she thinks it is really funny to spank Kane for no reason at all. Poor dog!! (i don't really feel that bad for him because he is troublesome... takes Tay's food, barks constantly, wakes her up from nap... anyone want a dog?? Just kidding)

ENJOY :)

Taylor's class learned about firetrucks at school the last week and tay got this hat, which she LOVES!!!

After one week of swimming, she has NO FEAR of the water. She is swimming all on her own (floating) with her floaties. She doesn't want us to "help" her because she thinks she can do it alone. She walks around the baby pool like she own it and loves to swim in the "big pool" with the big kids. We will definitely be taking swimming lesson early next year!!

instead of sliding, she wants to climb on the slide!!

Taylor is wearing one of my class t-shirts from field day. We had an extra child shirt, so Tay was the lucky winner. She loves it because it has flip-flops on it. We think she's pretty cute wearing it!!

All I can say is..... TWO OF A KIND!!!!!