Brrrr....it's coldy!

After just "touching" the ice cold swimming pool at Neannie and Pop's house, Abby Kate slowly manipulated her way in. She stepped in on the steps and she knew she had won when her Daddy emerged from the house. She said "SWIM Daddy!" and when that didn't work (He despises cold water), she resorted to peer pressure and began chanting, "Do it Dada!" Well apparently he is weak because in he went. We had to drag her in after about 30 minutes kicking, screaming and chattering. But she got to curl up in her favorite blanket in Daddy's lap to warm up. Eating powdered donuts and watching Mickey. Aghhh, the life.

Weekend in Ozark

We got to go to Ozark this weekend for Bobby's uncle's 50th birthday and got to see his sweet family. We had a great time. Even his aunt and cousin from Florida flew in to surprise everyone. It was so fun to see my sweet mother-in-law so happy! His family is wonderful and so fun to be with so the entire weekend blessed us all. Can you now see where Abby Kate gets her famous eyes?! It runs in the family.....

Just a swingin'

I know the last one is blurry but what a face of pure delight! And yes, she was wearing a pink tutu. Mom and Dad just got back from Vegas and they brought her this leotard. It was sitting on my kitchen cabinet this morning and she asked her Daddy to "put it on me?" So he asked me and of course, I agreed (what Momma does not love the sight of their little girl in pink tulle?), not expecting she would want to wear it ALL DAY. Even out to run errands and swing and she REALLY wanted to wear it to take a nap. I drew the line, afraid the tulle would be uncomfy. But I love the idea of my child being a free spirit, wearing whatever suits her fancy. The sight of her all day has made me giggle.

Night outside....

Sweet, sweet girl...

I just love this girl so much it makes me want to burst! What a FUN stage! All you others with two year olds know the joys of this age. Though it is renowned for being a tough stage, I am shocked that it is not more like delivery....you forget how bad it was because of the good. To see this child I love emerge has been the sweetest discovery of my life. Little things that come from her mouth make me instantly tear up. Just to hear her tell me of her wants and dislikes makes me grin. I love getting to know her more each day. It helps that she is just a joyful kid. Always excited. I love that she exclaims "HI!" to any kid that passes and that she says "no thank you Momma" when I offer her something she doesn't like and/or want. I love that she has an active imagination and loves to wear dresses and calls her $10 jellies her princess shoes. I love that she loves to read and will curl up with a book and a snack for long periods of time (a girl after my own heart :)). I love that she melts down like other two year olds but has learned to quickly turn on the charm, asking sweetly, "Please Momma?" before breaking down again if I stand firm (that is a big IF because I often cannot resist her "pleases"). I love that she sobbed last night when we made her come inside after the tornado sirens started going off....she loves a good storm just as her Daddy and I do. I love that she loves a good movie and popcorn. I love that she loves shopping, especially at Wal-Mart. I love that she is sleeping with 6 stuffed animals right now, all of them white. I love that she has awoken my world again.
These are just a few pics I snapped today when she was playing outside. Hope you are enjoying this WONDERFUL spring!