Random Erin Moments

As anyone with a 3 year old knows at anytime you can be caught off guard. Here's a few highlights from the last couple of days.

On Sunday Anderson gave Erin the world, at least you would think it was. It really is just a little plush JoJo doll, but from the moment Erin met her 2 or so years ago at the Judds she has loved it. Two weeks ago Anderson let us borrow JoJo for a couple of days, and we thought that was a treat. Then after returning home for several days, Anderson apparently thought JoJo would be better off with Erin so he gave her to us. Oh the lovin Erin wanted to do on Anderson. She still walks around asking, "you mean we don't have to giver her back?" What a sweet boy!

Erin was dipping her shrimp in ketchup the other night and Joe was sharing her ketchup which she wasn't fond of. Here's their dialogue:
Erin - Daddy...uhhhh
Joe - I'm sharing with you, it's nice to share.
Erin - No daddy, I'M sharing with you.

And one more...our little Erin is a kisser and lately she's been doing extended kisses on the lips which we try to reserve for family. Last night Heather came over and as we were leaving and receiving kisses, she was included. Here's there dialogue:
Erin - Can I give you a kiss Miss Header
Heather - Sure, but right here on the cheek, the lips are for family
Erin - But you are family to me Miss Header

This little almost 4 year old still amazes me every day, so I just wanted to document those things to look back on one day!

It's Independence Day!

The 4th of July is my husbands favorite day of the whole year! He looks forward to it from July 5th until it comes again. He is the reason for the change of colors and music on the blog! It has become even more exciting since having our little girls. Erin is a huge fireworks lover like her daddy, and it appears Anna will follow suit. I have loaded this post with pictures so I'll keep the text short. It was a fabulous day with friends and family and we're already looking forward to next year! Happy Birthday America!

We always have lunch with the family at the Nieter's pool - Hot dogs and swimming, what could be better!
Anna and her MawMaw in the pool.
Two goggly monsters.
This is all too exciting for Blake so he's taking a break!
Erin helping Daddy tote all our "stuff" to the beach.

My 2 blonde, sandy babies!

I finally got to meet and squeeze little Addison.

Look at these 3, haven't changed a bit since high school.

When do the fireworks start?

Taking a drink break.

Waiting patiently for the fireworks to start.

They started....early!

I love fireworks with Daddy!

Daddy's newest firework buddy!

Playdates

Last week Erin and Anna both got to have some playdates and extra fun times! We just love the summertime with friends.

Care Bear Erin and Princess Samara!
Their first slumber party at my house and they actually slept til almost 8!
Anna and Kylie playing with the cool toys!
Tuggles got a lot of lovin' from these 2 - she's such a loving dog!
Mom - where's my snack?

Generations

I didn't think this picture would ever be possible, in fact, it's nothing I ever even dreamed of happening. But the Lord is good and He allowed us to have a picture that will be a treasure for years to come. To some, this may not mean much, but to Erin and Anna it will be something I pray they hold dear to their hearts. This past week, my Grandmother from Charlotte came to visit and Joe's Grandmother from Las Vegas also came. Our other 2 grandmothers live in the area. We joked, wouldn't it be fun to get them all together for a picture, yeah, like that could happen. But while I was working Saturday morning, Joe arranged it for us all to travel out to Suffolk to see my Grandmother who is in a nursing home. I don't think Erin quite understood the magnitude of having her 4 Great Grandmothers in her presence and loving on her. Not many children even get to meet their Great Grandmothers and here she has 4. Anna won't understand for sometime to come, but she is constantly reminded that she is named after 2 very special women. The 2 Grandmas in the wheelchairs are Ellena Louise(Nana) and Ora Louise(Gma Fox) hence the name Anna Louise. We thank the Lord that we had this chance to have our very special loved ones together one last time. They all had a great time spending a few moments together that will truly be moments we treasure for a lifetime.

Grammy(Papa Joe's Mom), Nana(Barbara's Mom), Anna, Erin, Grandma Fox(Jim's Mom), G.G(Sandra's Mom)Erin and Anna with all their Grandmas4 Generations!

The whole crew with my Grandfather and Great Aunt Carolyn

Anna on the Move!

Well - she's done it and right on cue with her 11 month birthday! Anna is officially moving on her belly. I can't call it crawling, more like commando scooting. Nonetheless we are thrilled with this new accomplishment. She's also discovered the coffee table and that cool things are on top of it. So I know pulling up is right around the corner. It has taken her a little longer to reach these big milestones, but we couldn't be more proud of her and have actually enjoyed her staying a baby a little bit longer.

AHHHHH....Just the Girls!

This weekend my best girlfriends from forever and I celebrated our 30th birthdays. Well, they are already 30 and mine is fast approaching. We planned this trip back in January to commemorate the big events of the year.

We started the morning at the Kingsmill Spa in Williamsburg with a 1/2 day pampering package. We had a heavenly facial, an unforgettable massage, and a soothing pedicure. Then we had lunch by the pool and laid out for a little and just talked!

After that we headed to our hotel and then went out to dinner, without children!!!! Plus, we went and got ice cream and didn't have to share it with anyone! We stayed the night and then did some great shopping at the outlets.

It was a perfect weekend of relaxation and just being with the girls. Although I'm not thrilled with the thought of turning 30, I'm so blessed to have shared more than half of these years with my best friend Jenny(21 to be exact) and the last 15 with Jeanette. Iron sharpens Iron and that's what these women have done for me. Love you girls - here's to the next 60 together!

Before we knew what we were in for....
Ahhh, this is nice...
Dinner at the Chophouse.
Ice Cream at the General Store.

Time Flies

Check these 2 out!

Erin and Anderson - swim buds for a long time to come!