We are so loving the warm weather & I really think it is here to stay! Yipee!!

We had our neighbors over about a week ago for a cookout & we had the best time. Now, we have lived here for almost 6 years & this is the first "official" time we actually had them over (I know we are bad people) We play outside together all of the time & we have been to their house, but WE just hadn't had an official dinner party! And our girls love each other so much & have so much fun together! Lilee really didn't want them to leave!

Here they are jumping on the couch, I know we are crazy, we actually let Lilee jump on the couch (how else will I get new furniture) hahahahaha








We were out & about the other day after Church so we took some pictures of course of our favorite subject!!!


Checking out the new tree with Daddy!



Of course Elmo had to hog the camera



By my Mother's Day Rhododendron



Smelling the butterfly flowers!


She actually saw a butterfly!



Momma's girl!



Have I ever said just how much I love this little girl?

My Sunshine

This little girl is such a sunshine....








Terrible two's??? What terrible two's? Our little sunshine is an angel! Hahahahahahahah~ Hard to believe something this sweet could be such a fireball at times isn't it!!

Panda Pal Playgroup

We had playgroup on Saturday & this time we met at the zoo! It was so much fun. The only thing is Lilee was fine when we were waiting to get into the zoo, but once we started in the gates, she FREAKED out....we aren't sure if she thought the animals would just be roaming around or what, but once we got in & she saw a few of the animals & that they couldn't get out, she was okay!


The gang ready to go!


This was the first animal & Lilee thought it was hilarious that the "Rhinosour" was drinking out of the rain puddle


Yes we were that close & Lilee actually thought it was so cool to see the "Raff's" that close


Between the "Raff's & the "Elfunts" it would be a toss up to which was her favorite!
Watching so intently!


What a difference....
Mommy & Lilee 2008


Mommy & Lilee 2006!

What a big girl


Our girl driving already!


Uh Oh, it looks like Lilee started something!
I'm outta here!

Another Wow of a difference (my two VERY favorite people)
Daddy & Lilee 2008

Daddy & Lilee 2006

Scary Gorilla face!


I guess she needed a ride somewhere!


Lilee & two of her Panda pal friends!

The shirt & the end!!!

Mother's Day Weekend

We hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! We did :D Even though the weather was not cooperating! We didn't take our traditional picture in the garden because of the weather, but we will be taking it this Sunday (we will still have on our Church clothes)!

Saturday was Zaiah's birthday party & fun was had by all!



Having a little birthday cookout picnic...inside!



It's time for the birthday boy to open presents!


So, when is my turn to open presents???


Really, all I want to do is help!



Shoot, I think he is on to me



Everyone wants to help!!


The Cake!



Yummy is pretty much all she kept saying, and she doesn't even really like cake!



Our pretty baby who will be three in a month!!

(A little side note)Lilee & Zaiah are only a month apart, since the moment Zaiah saw Lilee & vice versa they had an INSTANT bond, I mean INSTANT it was the wildest thing EVER! We were even video taping their first meeting at 10 months old. Lilee constantly talks to Zaiah on her "cell" phone, in the car, in her bed at naptime & bedtime, when she is in her playroom, it is really very sweet. It is the neatest, most heart warming thing to watch these two together & it is another reason (one of many) that I think that there is a Divine Power working when people are matched with their children!






After all the birthday fun, it was on to Eli's baseball game!




Eli at bat & he got a hit!!! Way to go buddy!



Of course what day at the ballpark would be complete without a few slides!



Hey what for me! (that is a new saying around here)





Whoa! I don't think I will do THAT again!


I'm sticking with the swings!



What day would be complete without a Ring Pop! (Her very first at that, I know...mean Mommy)!

We had such a great weekend, I love this time of year & I love spending time with the family!