Happy First Birthday Riley Grace

Riley turned 1 year old yesterday and we got to have her party on her actual birthday which was extra special. It was a beautiful day and a perfect party. We had a yard full of kids and people so I was so glad we got to stay outside. We had 15 kids there. We are so blessed to have so many family, neighbors, and friends there. We tried to keep it small but we have a very close neighborhood which is where most of the kids were from. My mom and dad helped out so much because I have been so busy with work and the girls. Mom made the banner, water bottle labels, cookies, and outfit with help from my dad. My mom's friend made the beautiful, prefect cakes. My mom taught me how to make the icing and I did the cupcakes. I think decorating is in my near future. It't really fun and easier than I thought. Riley was such a good girl all day and was so happy. She loved her cake and dug in. We bounced, ate alot, played games like a cupcake walk, pin the candle on the cupcake, and pinata. I can't believe my baby is already one. I was so ready for Reese to take the next developmental step, but I want Riley to stay a baby forever. She is such a sweetheart and loves to laugh, play, and love on her mommy! She is an amazing little girl and I am so happy to be her mommy. Happy First Birthday Baby Girl!!! I love my little family so much and am so blessed!! The birthday princess

Safari Ride

Last time we went to Gatesville we went to a Safari Drive-Through to feed and look at animals. We had a blast until the end. Reese thought it was so feeding the animals. Toward the very end the big camel came up Chris panicked and rolled up the window with the camel's head in it. Well G-Ma and pop Pop's window shattered everywhere. Not quite what we had planned. Everyone was safe and it's a memory we won't forget. Reese loved to tell everyone the story! Next time we won't stop for the camel. We had a great time though!!

Riley is 11 months

11 months already? It goes by so fast. It's hard to believe in a short month Riley has been here for 1 year. The first year of a child's life is so amazing. Riley is such a ham and has big beautiful blue eyes and a big personality that will melt your heart. She says mama, dada, baba, aaa(for yeah), and Ooooo when she wants something. She is standing on her own and doing the army crawl version of crawling. She is very close to walking! I sure am going to miss her hands hitting the hard-wood floor when she crawls. Chris and I love that sound. She is a dancing machine and loves to laugh! She is finally, yes finally, sleeping through the night. Being a mommy to 2 beautiful, smart daughters is amazing. Somedays I feel like we live in a zoo when both girls and fussing, we are trying to get out of the house, missing a shoe, one girl is sick, the list goes on. But I know one day I am going to miss ALL of this so I want to cherish every moment!! This is what life is all about. We love you Riley Grace and our so thankful God gave you to us!!

Reese wanted in on the action, who by the way, looks like a little girl, no more toddler!

Gymnastics Evaluations!

Evaluations at gymnastics were a couple of weeks ago. Reese moved up into the blue group. I am so proud of her. She is really good, but was makes me most happy is she is such a good listener and the first to raise her hand. She has mastered all of the skills in the yellow group. She was so excited to go to the blue group. She asked me why everyone was taller than her because she is one of the youngest in the blue group. I am proud of her!!

More of Galveston

The rest of the week we spent playing putt-putt, feeding seagulls, lots of trips to the pool and some more visits to the beach. We had a great time. Reese is still pretending she is going to Galveston!