Mid South Fair

I had to work Ole Miss Day at the Mid South Fair this year, so Amanda brought the kids up later that afternoon. We didn't know what to expect out of Kaitlyn, as she is normally scared of new things or of doing anything by herself. Well, she took to all of it like a duck to water. From the Ferris wheel to the pony ride, she had a grand time.

Riding the merry-go-round. It was so fast that
I could hardly get a photo in focus. There was
some major g-force going on.

Of course we couldn't pass up "Dumbo".

This poor little guy didn't know what he was in
for when he climbed into the car with Kaitlyn.

I just knew Kaitlyn would be scared to death once
she got up high, but Amanda had to hold her because she
was leaning out so far to wave at Evan and me.

Another surprise. Last time she was around
horses, she wouldn't even pet one.

And one more time on the merry-go-round before
she would let us head back home.

Little Man Walking

Finally official. The day after my birthday Evan decided that walking was definitely the way to go. When I picked him up from daycare on Thursday afternoon (17th), he walked across the room to me and hasn't checked up since. Actually, that same evening he started climbing on furniture as well.

Little Man

Amanda took Kaitlyn with her this morning to get Evan up. After they got in the room, Amanda asked teasingly, "Kaitlyn, I smell poopie. Is that you?

Kaitlyn promptly responded, "No ma'am! That is little man."

Weekend Family Fun

Uncle Mike and Aunt Sharon invited our hoard out one nice weekend for supper. We took our own toys and everybody had to check out Uncle Mike's new jeep too. It got both Kaitlyn's and Evan's approval, who of course insisted he drive. Speaking of driving, Evan also is all about Kaitlyn's little 4-wheeler. Though he isn't even walking yet, he will climb on it and ride it all over the yard.

Smith Lake Birthday

We loaded up the kids and headed to Smith Lake in Alabama with a bunch of friends and all their kids. It also happened to be where we celebrated Evan's first birthday. With all her time in the water and at the pool and beach this summer, Kaitlyn was very comfortable in the lake. She wore herself and all of us out with her constant cycle of jumping out of the boat, swimming back to the ladder and going again. A good time was had by all though and as always, it is hard to leave that place.

Cupcakes! Happy Birthday Evan!

Icing! Even better.

The hardest thing about Evan in the water was
keeping him from diving out of his float.