August

I just realized that I hadn't posted anything for the entire month of August. So, here goes. The first weekend in August Brent and Gabby went to Tally to visit family. Which means.......mommy had the whole weekend to herself. The first two day were great, but by day three I missed Brent and Gabby.

The other weekends we have been mostly hanging around Dallas. We have met some new people so we had a few birthday parties to go to. Last weekend we invited some friends from work over for a day at the pool, dinner and a late night of poker. At the beginning of the month 3 other ladies and I started walking the neighborhood twice a week. It has been nice to get to know them better and get some exercise in. One thing we did do this month was try to take Gabby skating. Needless to say it was a flop. Brent and I couldn't stop laughing at how funny Gabby looked. It didn't last long, Gabby couldn't stay on her feet.

The best thing that has happened this month is Gabby has decided she was ready to start using the potty. She really only goes pee right now, but you have to start somewhere. She has only had one accident. We are so proud of our little girl. Now Brent and I can't keep eating her potty M&Ms since she really has earned them lately.

Mark Your Calendars

For all of you who didn't know, as of the 1st week in May Gabby decided she no longer would take a bath. We tried everything to get her in, nothing worked. We were either having to wipe her down each night or hose her down outside. This was until July 3rd. I was doing the normal having Gabby hold her head over the tub so I could wash her hair. Meanwhile I filled the tub up with about an inch of water. Then I asked her if she would please please just stand in the water so I could wash her off. She then proceeded to sit down and say "Mommy I like the bath". It was the craziest thing. Two months of constant battles and she just decided one day she likes it. Is all I do is thank God I have a clean kid again.

Saturday's Package

On Saturday Gabby got a package in the mail from Aunt Rebecca and Aunt Rachel. She loves getting packages. It had three packs of silly bands and some bath crayons. Thank you Aunt Rebecca and Aunt Rachel we love you.

What We Have Been Up To

The past couple weeks we pretty much have just hung around the house. We became motivated to paint our dining room and Gabby's play room. So, with the painting, I recovered the dining room chairs, we made a storage bench for the play room, I made a cushion for it and put up curtains. I think it looks so good. I will try to put up before and after photos soon. We just have a few more things to hang. Below are a few photos of Gabby.

At the Park with Granna and Pappa

Sunday morning before we left town we were able to go play at the park with Pappa and Granna.

A Weekend in Tally

This past weekend Gabby and I made a trip to Tallahassee to visit our family. Brent stayed here in Dallas for a break. We had such a good time. We were able to see everyone. Below are a few photos. The first picture is my sister Rachel's daughter Morgan. The second picture is Gabby, Morgan and my sister Rebecca's son Ethan. The third picture is Gabby and Brent's sister Bryce's daughter Gracye. The fourth picture is Bryce's daughter Syvannah and son Cooper.

Zoo Atlanta

This weekend Gabby and I went with our friends Courtney and Claire to the Atlanta Zoo. It was so veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy hot. I think the kids enjoyed it. Gabby liked the Rino.