Happy First Father's Day

I can't begin to say how proud I am of the Daddy Tyler has become over the past 2 months! He is smitten with Anna Kate, and it's pretty obvious that she's completely in love with him, too! Whenever he comes home from work, her eyes widen, and she almost always grins when she hears his voice and sees his smile! I know she's going to be a Daddy's girl for sure! We also got to spend some time with some other Daddies who are important to us! We love you and appreciate all you mean to us! We are truly blessed! Anna Kate also went for her first swim today! It was a big day...


My favorite picture of Tyler and Anna Kate as a newborn!


opening his Father's Day gift


In the pool for the first time with Daddy


in the shade


hmmm...I think I like this!


nappin with Gigi!

Jamie & Morgan's Wedding

What a beautiful day yesterday!! We had the privelege of attending Tyler's cousin Morgan and her now husband Jamie's wedding! It was a sweet service at the Ramsey House Plantation and a rockin reception complete with fried chicken and all the trimmin's! It was delicious, and I had the best time dancing with my sisters-in-law! Great job on the dance mix Morgan...thanks for the "Sweet Home Alabama" nod...SO FUN! We wish you all the best! You guys are precious!

All dressed up and ready to go!




Pretty girls! Aunt Sarah, Cousin Ellen, and Aunt Mae Beth



Praying the rain would go away...and it did!



Tyler and Grandmother before the service



Anna Kate did so well at her first wedding...she slept thru most of it!



The Daddies on Father's Day weekend



With the going away car...isn't it cool?



is it just me or is she the most beautiful baby...EVER??? I guess maybe I'm a little biased, huh?



With Aunt Mae Beth...I think Anna Kate's going to have big blue eyes just like hers!



Gigi found a way for Anna Kate to stay cool! Look at the expression on her face...priceless!



Cuttin a rug with my baby!

Happy Wednesday

On Wednesday, Anna Kate and I met some friends for lunch to celebrate Jen's birthday today! Happy Birthday Jen...while we were there, Sarah and Jen offered to watch Anna Kate, so I took them up on it. After trying on this great dress I wore to weddings last summer, I discovered (thankfully with barely enough time) that thanks to breastfeeding it would NOT work! Mom is sick with a terrible head cold after wading around in the flood waters last weekend, so I was desperate! They watched her at their store while I frantically ran around trying to find a dress for Morgan and Jamie's wedding this weekend! Thanks girls! You're the best! They're actually the first non-family baby sitters Anna Kate's stayed with...Then, we had the opportunity to grab supper with Tyler's mom and George, which was a treat! We really enjoyed it! Here are just a few pictures! By the way, Anna Kate was 2 months old Wednesday, as well...How time flies!!!


With Sarah and the birthday girl! Thanks again guys...I don't know what I'd have done without you!


With Paige at Eva's...yummm


With Grandaddy George and Grandmom!
Thanks for my outfits...love, Anna Kate

workout time!

I found Anna Kate doing what appeared to be her morning workout Sunday morning. I thought it was HILARIOUS!!!

Cute new outfit

I just had to post this picture...first time with a skirt on...I think she's going to be quite the fashionista

Our big weekend!

Anna Kate FINALLY met her Uncle Ben, Aunt Lacy and Grangranny! :) We had a great weekend celebrating my daddy's birthday Saturday until this massive thunderstorm dumped about 2 ft of water in about 45 minutes! My mom and dad have had some concerns about the drainage on their lot, but this storm confirmed them all! The water was LITERALY 1/2 inch from coming IN THE HOUSE...their front yard looked like a rushing river...it was scary! But afterwards we improved the mood with some homemade ice cream and play time with Anna Kate! I'll post a video. Sunday was spent visiting family and making our weekly run to Earthfare for groceries! It was a busy but extremely good weekend. It was so good to see Ben, Lacy and Grangranny! Hopefully, it won't be too long before we see them again!

First picture with Uncle Ben! (not the rice man)


With Uncle Ben and Aunt Lacy...minus the bandana! Thanks to Aunt Lacy ;)


First picture with Grangranny...she had the best time with Grangranny! It's no wonder...she was the best grandmother EVER to five grandkids of her own!


Watching TV with Aunt Lacy and Uncle Ben


Grangranny fed her


Happy Birthday Daddy! Hope you liked your banana pudding!


I told you I'd put this picture on the blog, Uncle Ben! ;)


Even in the middle of it all, we're still stupid in love with our new baby girl! :)



Then the rains came...



...and came! That's Uncle Ben at the end of the driveway! Believe it or not, the waters had already receded a bit!



Uncle Ben even got in on the feeding action!



I think this one might be a favorite!


Grangranny, Daddy and Anna Kate after Sunday dinner!


hangin out with Daddy Sunday morning! :)

Week 7

We've had a good week. Since we had so many appointments last week, we (mostly I) have been a bit lazy this week! One fun new development is that we have started reading to Anna Kate, and she LOVES it when Daddy reads the puppy book! Anna Kate also loves to watch TV...especially the music channels. It's already apparent that she loves music! :) I can't wait til she can sing along with me!

Swingin' with Grandmama and mama!


Whew! After the week we had, it was time for a nap on Grandmama!


Watchin TV with mama...we must've been watching something serious! :)


On Monday, Anna Kate and I went to Sevierville to visit some dear friends from Staunton who were down on vacation. Here is Grandaddy, Grandmama, and Mrs. Hilda!


And finally, reading with Daddy! I know every new mom thinks that their baby is the smartest ever...but we really thought it was funny that Anna Kate seemed to be so focused on the book!