Project 52- Week 33

He loves these girls!!!

Wordless Wednesday- My Favorite Guys

Sisterly Love

We spent the last week in Ocean City with Bev, Briana and her sister Gabby. The girls enjoyed some quality time together. We spent lots of time at the beach, pool, going out to eat, shopping, and hanging out in the condo we rented.






We spent the last week in Ocean City with Bev, Briana and her sister Gabby. The girls enjoyed some quality time together. We spent lots of time at the beach, pool, going out to eat, shopping, and hanging out in the condo we rented.

Project 52- Week 32

I know this picture is all kinds of messed up, but I love how cute Austin looks in it!!!

Wordless Wednesday: Peek-A-Boo

A Mother's Love

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.
- Sophia Loren

Austin's 2 Year Pictures

A family friend Karen, was nice enough to take Austin's 2 year pictures a few months back while we were in Texas. She has took out wedding photos for us, as well as Austin's 3 month/family pictures in the past. We came back from the picture to 2 CD's full of fabulous pictures... Thanks again Karen!!!

Happy Birthday Michael

Happy Birthday Michael. You are a wonderful husband and even better father, we love you very much!!!

Project 52- Week 31

Looking good at Chris and Janelle's wedding

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Austin's Big Boy Bed Arrived!!!

Raising a Southern Gentleman

I always comment on how I want to raise Austin to be a Southern gentleman even thought we are living up North. I was browsing through Pinterest the other night and came across this list of manners that every kid should know.

25 Manners Kids Should Know

1. When asking for something, say "Please."

2. When receiving something, say "Thank you."

3. Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.

4. If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.

5. When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.

6. The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults.

7. Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

8. When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.

9. When you have spent time at your friend's house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had.

10. Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.

11. When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.

12. Be appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. In the age of e-mail, a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect.

13. Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant.

14. Don't call people mean names.

15. Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.

16. Even if a play or an assembly is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.

17. If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."

18. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

19. As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.

20. If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor working on something, ask if you can help. If they say "yes," do so -- you may learn something new.

21. When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile.

22. When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers!

23. Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do.

24. Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.

25. Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.

Handy Manny Has Nothing on Austin

Titus was riding around on Austin's truck the other day when he got stuck on a rug in the hallway. Well when things are stuck that can only mean one thing for Austin, he needs to get his hammer and "fix" it.

Uh-Oh... Someone is stuck!!

Don't worry Buddy, I will fix it!!

Got my hammer, you will be good to go in no time.

Gabby Came to Visit

Michael's cousin is in town for the next 2 weeks, and came over to spend the night with Briana and Austin. Austin loved, loved, loved having other kids to play with, but I had my hands full because Titus came over to join in on the fun!!

Project 52- Week 30

Such a Little Ham!!!

Serendipity 3

While my mom was here we went to Serendipity 3 in Georgetown for lunch. The wait for a table was over an hour, the wait for our food once we finally ordered was close to an hour, but the food was deliocious so it was worth the wait. My mom and I shared a lobster roll, Michael had a pizza and we each had a frozen hot chocolate... YUM!!! I would definitely go back again, maybe not in the middle of the summer when everyone is on summer break.