Still Homeless!

We were supposed to head out to NM this last weekend, but our house is STILL not completed! Two more days...Two more days...Two more days! I've been hearing this for the last two weeks! I understand that there are a lot of little details when it comes to finishing a home, but I am SO READY!! Poor Cecily needs to get back into her routine. I packed up most of her toys away since I didn't think we'd be staying at my mom's for more than a week, so she will probably go crazy when she sees her fun things again (and they will actually be fun again to her)!

Since we were unable to go down there this weekend, we took the opportunity to go down to Scofield and stay at Derrick's Grandpa's cabin. I've never been down there, and can I just say "WOW?" It was SO gorgeous there! Grandpa Tony has been collecting land there for several years, and I think he has some of the most amazing property! His cabin overlooks the reservoir. It is such an ideal setting! Until two weeks ago, Derrick had not been there in about 12 years, and he says they've done a lot of work to the land in the meantime. Cecily came with us, and we were also there with Grandpa Tony, his girlfriend Noni, and Derrick's parents, Scott and Shonnie. Cecily got to pet the horses and ride on the 4-wheelers. But I think her favorite thing was running around the property and seeing all of the cows! She went absolutely nuts over the cows! It was nice to let her just run and run. I swear there is no end to her energy! But as soon as we put her down for a nap, she was out! So, although we weren't able to get settled in our new home this weekend, we sure had a great little break! It was so nice to just relax and appreciate the fresh air and calm setting. Thanks Tony!

Cecily continued to be "stylish" even at the cabin. Her Princess purse didn't leave her side the entire weekend. She even slept with it. She loved picking the "flowers" in the grass and putting them behind her ear. And, yes, she's wearing a skirt. I can't imagine how high maintenance she's going to be when she finally gets some hair!

At the pond.

Lucky girl on her Daddy's shoulders.

A view of the 80.

Up on the mountain.

We're going to have to buy some 4 wheelers. They are so fun!

This "Lucky" Girl's got my Thighs!

Cecily and I went to the Scera pool on Tuesday with Cecily's cousin Ashley and her mom, Lisa. I am so glad that Cecily enjoys playing in the water. The two girls had a blast going down the kid's water slide. I have a video of them going down the waterslide, but I cannot figure out how to get it on the blog. Does anybody know how to do this? Anyway, this was a great place for Cecily to use up all of her energy and have a great time! I think we'll be doing this again!

Anyway, to all of my good ol' MVHS blogging girls who were in town last night--I had a great time seeing you last night! I can't believe how much time has gone by! I am so glad you all are doing so well, and I had a lot of fun! Your kids are ALL adorable!Thanks for hosting, Melinda! (Do you think I could add in a FEW more exclamation points??!!?!?!!)

That Rug is going to be the Death of one of us!

Well, we had a little accident last night. My mom has A LOT of rugs in her house. There is a particular one in her great room that leads to the hallway. I think EVERYONE has had their fair share of tripping episodes on that rug. Last night was Cecily's turn. However, she did not fare quite as well as the rest of us have. Cecily's typical walk is a VERY quick run, and she tripped over that rug going full speed right into the corner of my mom's hutch. Thank heaven I wasn't watching, or I'd be having nightmares about it. But Derrick and my mom saw the whole thing. I only heard the loud "WHACK!" Then there was the pause...and then the heart-wrenching cry. Now Cecily is our little actress who can pull out huge "crocodile" tears when she is fake crying. So you can just imagine her tears now. But she cracks me up! As soon as Derrick started playing piggies with her toes, she was totally fine! The pictures here were taken just a couple of minutes after the accident. We were really surprised that it wasn't worse. I thought the swelling was pretty scary looking, but all that was left this morning was a scab. Thank heaven!