Where Have You Been?

I'm sure many of you are wondering where I have been.  Well the past three weeks have included a trip in an ambulance/an ER visit and almost a week sick for me...followed by a week of vacation at the beach....followed by 4th of July...followed by me being away at a conference for a week....followed by realizing I'm a MONTH behind on my blog and overwhelmed!  Not to mention the external hard drive that ALL my pictures are on has crashed.  Joel is working to try to recover the data because it holds the last 10 years of our life in pictures and video.  I will back track later to catch up.  For today...I'm posting Madeline graduation picture (she graduates from preschool next week) and some pictures of Mary playing with cousin Rece and pictures of Solomon family band night :)

Yes, this is my baby.  My sweet Madeline.  She is graduating from Preschool next Tuesday...and turning 5 in less than 3 weeks.  I am so proud of her.  She will never know the joy and laughter she has given us....not until she has children of her own.  I thank God for this precious blessing because I know how lucky and blessed I am to be her mother.  I pray I am the mother He wants me to be and she needs me to be. Madeline just got back from Dothan for her first trip without Mommy and Daddy. She did great and of course her Aunts took very good care of her!  She is growing up fast so just want to treasure every minute of her still being a little girl (since she is clearly no longer a baby).  Mommy loves you baby!

Rece and Mary at Mamaw's House

Whip it. Whip it good.

Mary's First trip to the Farmer's Market

Mary had her 6 month check up (at 7 months) and she is weighing in at 16.6 lbs (35%) and she is in the 75% for height.  She continues to be an AMAZING baby...smiles ALMOST always, eats whatever I give her and sleeps like a dream.  Again, we are so very blessed to have another angel in our life.  This girl makes me, Daddy and sister laugh A LOT. I love love love me some Mary :)

Solomon Family Band Night!!!  Mary doubling up on the piano and maraca...Madeline on xylophone and mic.