Destin 2010

Adam is going to kill me for putting this picture on here. He hates it. sssshhhhh.

Navarre...it still had oil problems.

Our Condo! Loved it.

Last week was CRAZY to say the least. I was packing for our trip, working more hours because mom was in Canada on a trip, and then trying to fit a million chores into one day. It was worth it though! We started our weekend by taking Ava to the fair Friday night. She LOVED it. I think she liked the lights and kids more than the rides! Ok, so Saturday we went to ATL and met up with Adams family. We ate at my FAVORITE Mexican place...Pappasitos!!!! Then we went to Phipps plaza and shopped some. OH girls that place is Designer Heaven!!! We stayed that night and then left out Sunday for Destin. Me and Adam took a late 5 Year Anniversary trip. Adam's parents kept Ava! We try to do this every year because they don't get to spend that much quality time with Ava since we live 3 hours away. She done so good!!! She didn't cry for us or anything!! I on the other hand had a harder time with it this year. It was hard being away from her, but it was nice having some relaxing time too! I think every kid we saw at the beach reminded us of Ava. :)

So to sum it up we ate a lot of good seafood, shopped at good outlets, laid around, and soaked up the sun and waves. It was awesome! We came home Thursday....and Ava has been connected to my hip ever since. I can't say I am not enjoying that though!

Adam's great Uncle died so we went to the visitation last night, and Adam went to the funeral today. I wanted to go, but the thought of Ava in a quiet place makes me break out in hives.

Labor Day Weekend Recap

We had a full weekend. Friday I cleaned most of the day and Adam worked outside in the yard. Ava had a birthday party to attend that night so we went to that for a little bit then hurried back home. Nana and Paw paw Estes were on their way to our house. They stayed the night with us. Saturday we all woke up to a glorious cooler morning. I love those type of mornings!!! We all went to breakfast and then to yard sales. Needless to say Ava ended up with more toys to adorn my living room floor. We hung out all day then Andy, Rachel and Gabriel (Adams brothers family) came to visit too. The kids had fun playing out in the awesome weather. Nana pulled them around the block in Ava's wagon. We enjoyed a nice Family dinner that night. Sunday we took them to First Sunday on the Square and Art in the Park. Wow, it had been so long since I had been to that. It was fun. The weather was so nice! Ava got her face painted and actually sat still so the girl could finish it. Then all our company left and we went to church.

Yesterday Adam had to work so I hung out with Mom and Dad. We made a quick trip down to my grandparents house. They love seeing Ava!!! So oddly enough we didn't have a cook out. That seems weird because I always associate Memorial Day and Labor Day with grills. :) It was nice though.....no cooking or cleaning! LOL

So now the weekend is over and we have such a busy week ahead. Today I have many errands to run and things to do around the house. Wednesday I have a doctors appt. I am working Thursday and Friday of this week. We are taking Ava to the fair one night. Also I have to start packing because we are taking a trip Saturday. :) YEAH!!!!!!!

I'm Loosing IT

Yesterday I was bored so I thought I would drive to Publix and play around with the coupon thing. First of all I want to know how these moms with kids in tow actually accomplish anything?? I can't keep Ava occupied long enough to leave my coupons alone, not grab something out of the buggy, or try to pull stuff off shelves. I am like forget it!!! I can't concentrate....much less whip out a calculator and see if I am even getting a bargain. It passed the day by though. Well we came home and then had a birthday party to go to. So afterwards I am getting into the SUV and catch a glimpse of something in the back.... OH LORD!!! I forgot to take in those groceries I got at Publix. So much for savings...I had to throw away frozen pizzas and yogurt. WHERE IS MY MIND????? I never forget groceries in the back. I guess I was distracted with getting Ava out and the fact I had drove a ways away.

This past weekend was good. Adam was off and He spent some time with Ava. Then we enjoyed a nice quiet dinner Saturday night.... Thanks to mom keeping Ava. We went to a restaurant locally that I love....its on the water and just an awesome view. We sat outside and had such a good dinner. It actually felt like Fall was just around the corner...my favorite time of the year!!

Thoughts for Tuesday

A recap of our weekend....one word...BORING! Adam worked all weekend and it was too hot to do anything outside. We had a birthday party to attend Saturday at 5 so I couldn't really go far or do anything because we had to be back for that. Yesterday Adam was off so we enjoyed a day together. We went to Huntsville to run errands and have a nice dinner.

My thoughts for Tuesday are THANKFUL thoughts!!! I know I complain about my health issues but I was reminded Sunday they could be so much worse. Life is short and I do have good days so I need to just enjoy them!!!! I am thankful for my healthy beautiful daughter, a loving God, a nice home, our jobs, and Friends and family.
We are blessed!!!

Happy 5 Year Anniversary Adam!

Honeymoon in Maui

I can't believe its been 5 years. In some ways it seems like yesterday and others it seems like it should be more like 10 :) LOL

I had to reminisce and post some pictures from our Wedding and Honeymoon.

Time really does change things. We got engaged January 27, 2005. Adam gave up a very good paying job and moved to Alabama. It just all fell into place. He found a job and we got an apartment at the last minute. I think he moved here in July. He started his job and he wasn't satisfied with it. I immediately starting thinking what have we done???? Well God had a plan. He only worked there for a little while and he was provided a better job making more money. Then in February we found a house to buy and we moved. You all know the rest....years went by, then Ava came along and we have never been the same :)

On 1 of our 3 trips to Maui we vowed to be back for our 5 year anniversary. But we have some things in the workings that we decided to put it off and maybe return in a few years or so :) And NO that doesn't mean I am Pregnant!!!!

I am working today so we don't have romantic plans for the day....maybe lunch without sippy cups.

Fun Swimming

Today was my kind of day!!! Adam, Ava, and me went swimming at a Friend's pool. We had it all to ourselves and it was SO nice. Ava liked splashing around for a while, then she enjoyed playing around the pool. It was so much fun. I love to swim....like seriously its one of my favorite things to do. Mom put me in swimming lessons when I was very young and she vowed that I would know how to swim because she couldn't. Well whatever she done worked because I learned to swim and I have had water running through my veins ever since. LOL!!!

It was a great day!!!

17 Months

Ava is 17 Months old today. I included some pics :)

Wow, I can tell in the last couple weeks she has started to really develop her vocabulary and understand more. She is hilarious. I tell Adam we have a entertainer on our hands. She loves for you to laugh at her or with her. She loves dancing and showing out. Her favorite foods are still french fries, little crunchies, yogurt melts, Cheerios, goldfish, and snacky stuff. BUT she is eating other stuff now too. For dinner tonight she ate macaroni and cheese and crescent rolls. She has never touched mac and cheese hardly before. Her favorite shows are still Dora and the Fresh Beat Band. She loves outside, books, babies, and her toothbrush. :) Her favorite words are momma, daddy, juice, bite, and nighty night.

I am still feeling better but still on those antibiotics. Tomorrow is my last day of them! We had a good weekend. Saturday we went and saw cousin Joey Harkins. He is sooo tiny. I held him and seriously couldn't remember when Ava was that little.....even though it wasn't long ago. He is precious. We did some shopping in Boaz which is like a ghost town now and grabbed dinner at Ocharleys. Oh and we had to have a ChickFilA milkshake. Goodness those things are sinful!! I had peach which I guess is seasonal. OH my!!!