On May 17th, we went to Tre's first birthday party in Fayette. We had so much fun and it was great to see the Davis family. We love the Davis family very much and we want to wish Tre a very Happy Birthday! We look forward to Lily Grace and Tre growing up together!

Lily Grace liked Tre's birthday cake

The farm theme was too cute! Our little piggy!
Tre liked one of the shirts we got him! He wore it on his head for a little while. It was funny.
"I want one of these"
Lily Grace enjoyed playing with Tre

On May 15th, I took Lily Grace to her one year check-up. These checkups get harder and harder every time we go! Now that she is walking a lot more (still holding on to things most of the time), she wants down to walk around and check things out. So I am chasing her all over the waiting room, anxiously waiting for the nurse to call us back. Once we get called back, there isn't anything to interesting in the room so I have to keep her entertained. Then, when the doctor gets called back, the screaming starts. I am talking about screaming from the tops of her lungs, turning blue, and holding her breath. She claws me to death, trying to get away from him. She didn't use to do this but ever since he cleaned out her ears one time, she hates him. And she doesn't stop screaming until he leaves the room. I feel so bad but I don't know what to do with her. He said everything looked good and we really need to be weaning her from the bottle. We are trying very hard!! Once he left, she had screamed so much she fell asleep. Then it was time for the three shots. The nurse woke her up sticking one in her leg. I think Lily Grace was in shock. But she still didn't cry near as bad as she did when the doctor was in the room. Maybe, the future appointments will be a better experience for me and her! Her next appointment is not until August and I pray we don't see them again until then!

She wouldn't let Mommy read the one year information because she wanted to read it!

She seemed to be happier once we got home.
A lot happier!!
One boo-boo
Another boo-boo

The MDO crew

The river was muddy!

Lily Grace loves to swing

She also loves to slide!

We fed the ducks and geese while we were there. The geese were so mean! They were chasing us! Lily Grace didn't know what to think about them.
A group shot in the canoe
Lily Grace and Mommy
Lily Grace walking to Mommy

This was my second Mother's Day and what a blessed one it was! I am so fortunate to have a healthy, beautiful, and loving child. I just think sometimes, what did I ever do to deserve her? I thank GOD many times a day for blessing me with Lily Grace (and Marty as well). I love being a Mother and there is nothing like it in the world! And I am also thankful that I have been given the chance to stay home with my daughter. It is the best job ever! I don't know if I will be able to do that forever, but I am soaking up every minute of it that I can!! I hope that each and every one of you Mothers out there had a wonderful day! Thank you GOD for our wonderful children!

A sweet kiss for Mother's Day
My wonderful family
My Mother's Day gifts ~ an addition to my Willow Tree collection, a sweet card, and a very special video Marty put together for me with pictures of Lily Grace and me. Talk about crying!!(We haven't been able to add the videos to the blog, so we plan on making a website soon with them all on it!)
Presents Lily Grace made for Mommy at MDO
My true Mother's Day gift ~ The BEST gift in the whole wide world!!!

Grandmommy with her children and grandchild - All her pride and joy in life!

Happy Mother's Day to you too MawMaw!

All her beautiful children and grandchildren. What a wonderful joy!

On May 10th, we rode with Grandmama and Granddaddy to Decatur to watch Madi in her dance recital. I look forward to these every year since I have been in the family. It is truly a wonderful show! Madi was so beautiful and did a great job! She has turned into a very talented little dancer. Lily Grace watched entire hour and a half show with a little intermission nap. She seemed to be very interested. We can't wait till next year to come watch again!!

A great family outing!

We love Madilyn very much!

The Guys

The Gals
After the show, we all went out to eat at Ruby Tuesdays together. We had a great time visiting with one another and wish we could do it more often.
Granddaddy and Lily Grace
Grandmama and Lily Grace