more pictures from the fountain

Thank you, Amy, for taking these wonderful pictures. My heart just gushes for these kiddos, and having pictures like these to save the memories is more than I could hope for.

The Children's Fountain

I met some friends from church up at the splash pad downtown for our kids to play. Unfortunately the fountains weren't working when we got there. We waited 20 or 25 minutes before the city technician got them going. Fortunately I had picked up some donut holes on the way, so we all enjoyed munching on them and visiting with each other while we waited.

I took this picture of Luke right when the fountains came on. He was thrilled. It was our first time to go to something like this, but I knew he'd have fun. Sam, on the other hand, never got wet. He doesn't like pools or fountains or being wet in general. So while the other 8 kids jumped and played in the water, Sam just played around the perimeter. On the way home he promised me he would play in the fountains next time we go. We'll see...

At one point when the water turned off, Pierson jumped on top of the spout in anticipation for it to come on again.

Luke was so tired that he rode home the whole way in his naptime position...

the highlight of my day...

the highlight of my day was sitting on the couch with luke eating popcorn (for the first time). i'm glad he shares my love of popcorn.

Here are just a few pictures including Sam holding Laney, Sam in PJs, Laney's first time with a pacifier (it worked gloriously), and Laney sucking her thumb. I know it's not exciting stuff, but it's all I've got right now...

Because I LOVE taking pictures so much I never understood when people would say things like "I just don't have time to take pictures". Now I get it...

My goal today is to get a few pictures of my 3 kids and actually put them on the blog for the grandparents to see... Wish me luck.

visiting with old friends

While in Birmingham during the 4th I got to see some longtime friends. We have grown up together at Briarwood Church and School since we were just babies. Anna is my age and Becky is my brother's age. Our families got together often for game night; the Cheelys are a fun group!

Anna holding Laney

Becky with her two girls

KB loving on Luke

the 4th

cuddling and watching tv with pops

all the cousins

me and my 3 kids

sam, anne madison, avery

Laney's Photo Session

Amanda came over to take pictures for Laney's announcement. Here are some pics that didn't make the cut, but are worth sharing...

"Seriously, do we have to do this?"

Luke is trying to kiss Laney, hence the open mouth. I promise he's not about to eat her. :) After a few close calls of Luke almost crushing Laney due to rolling over on her we decided this pose may not be a good idea.

"Really y'all, I'm bored."

you know you haven't lost all your baby weight when your 3 year old says something funny and while you're laughing he says "look mommy, your belly is laughing too!"

yes sam, thanks for pointing that out...

Smocking, here I come...

Call me crazy, but I'm taking smocking classes starting next week. Barb's Sewing Center is offering a 3-week class for beginners. Now that I have a girl, I have to be able to smock. It's calling my name... If any of you have suggestions or tricks to make smocking easier let me know. And for you Huntsville girls who have time, come take the class with me. I'm sure it's gonna' be fun.