Sunday, June 28, 2009

Yes, we are still here.

I know, it IS about time I write a new post.  This is what we've been up to in the last few months:

Ainsley is totally growing up.  She finally started walking in May, at fourteen and a half months old.   She is getting taller, but still looks too small to be walking around.  I don't know if I have mentioned before, but this girl has got attitude.  She is a feisty little thing.  But funny.  "No, No!" is one of her favorite phrases, but she is really good about saying, "Thank you."



Cecily and Ainsley still get along very well.  They are always giving each other kisses and hugs, and Ainsley tries to imitate everything Cec says and does.  Here they are just chilling on the deck.  We are finally working on getting our landscaping done.  Hopefully, by the end of the week, we will be done with this phase and I will post some photos of the yard.

Ainsley isn't exactly the clean eater that Cecily was at her age.



I think Dad looks pretty proud.




We spent a week in Vegas over Mother's Day.  I am so happy to be the mommy of these little girls!



Cecily graduated from her first few months at gymnastics/preschool. 




We took a quick trip to Lake Powell with the Allen's last weekend.  It was a great little getaway.

Here's Nate Allan showing off his wake surfing moves.


This is his wife, Shar.  


Here's Ainsley trying to grab the camera.


Yep, Derrick can wake surf, too.


Oh, and I got up on the surfboard too.  But you'll just have to believe it from this cropped picture.  I promise, I am doing you a favor by not posting the lower half of my hot bod.


The girls had a great time hanging out on the boat and swimming in the lake.  Cecily took a ride on the tube, which she thought was really fun.

We stopped for a walk and view of the dam on the way home.



Happy Father's Day to the best daddy!!


Cecily just started taking a dance class.  I know it doesn't look like it from these photos, but she REALLY loves it!  Cecily really does not enjoy posing for pictures.

Well, that's about it.  Now that I have FINALLY written a post, I can promise that I will not wait so long until the next one!

9 comments:

Brenda said...

Am I hallucinating?? Did you just post something??? Cec looks so cute in her dance outfit. Thomas will teach her a few steps; he is very into break dancing!! I have the most hilarious video of him doing it. No spinning on the head yet, but he gets up and down off the floor in some spastic moves. Thomas can't wait to play with Cec and Ains.

Hailey Smoot Kandell said...

I love it all!
1. Cec is in dance with Ady, so great!
2. Ainsley walking, I am obsessed wit it. really. She is my fav!
3. Ainsley being a messy eater, I even called Eric to the computer of that pic
4. Cannot wait to see your yard all done, its gonna be awesome, bett invite us to the first BBQ, (after family, of course)
Can Cec play at all tomorrow or Tuesday before we head to Ohio?

Shar said...

What?!? You can show my lower half and not yours?!? Not fair. So glad you guys came, it was a blast! Next time... adults only. Even more fun!

I love Cecily's dance costume. So cute!

Shar said...

Jen, totally just kidding about the picture. I'll rock the budda belly on the surfboard!

Jessie said...

What a great little update!

The food all over Ains is hilarious!!

Looks like you guys have been having a lot of fun!

Powell looks like a lot of fun! We are still planning on going in September (i think) if you guys are still up for it! We will keep you guys posted.

gillman said...

so fun to catch up on your life! your girls are totally adorable. we really need to get together soon! it would be so great to see you!
Meg :0)

Lisa said...

I just want to know what Ainsley was eating! Dang funny! Cute pictures- especially Cecily in her black dance outfit. Can't wait to see your yard!!

Diane said...

Even though I've been seeing you most every day, LOVE the post! Have to ask, did Ainsley REALLY do all the food damage herself? Derrick is looking just a little guilty. And Cecy's freckles are too adorable for words! I'm proud of you for putting in at least the top half of your bod. If it were my blog, it would have been cut completely! :o)

Megan B ♥ said...

Oh, so messy! LOL!

You're looking like one hot mama, Jen!

I love Cecily's hair in the last pictures! So adorable!