Ballerina on the Beach

My 7 Month Old

Oh McClain, I am sure you will scroll through these pictures one day thinking "Mom, what's up with all the nakey pictures of me?"  What can I say other than the cuteness just doesn't stop with this little boy.  

Neither does the sweetness.  Super Buddy you are quite the snuggler and I love it.  You already give me hugs and nestle your head into my neck.  

You are still rocking on your hands and knees, and are now army crawling to get from one toy to the next.  I am praying that the actual crawling holds off until we are home from the beach.  No need to have two mobile children on vacation, right? 

You have loved trying new fruits and veggies this month.  I have not found one yet that you won't eat.  

These summer days have worn you and Lucy Mills slap out.  Both of you are taking longer naps and sleeping later in the am.  Love it. 

You have found your voice and I love hearing the little noises you make to communicate.  

The most noticeable difference in the last month has been how active you have become.  While your disposition is very laid back, my mellow fellow is starting to move around more and even sit up to play.  I may need to up my caffeine intake to keep up with you in the months ahead.  The term "all boy" is beginning to make sense. 


McClain, we love, love, love you! 

Come On Over!

Cause we're having a clothes party at our house! 

I'm a little late getting the word out, but our seasonal Shrimp and Grits trunk show is this weekend.  Interested shoppers contact me :)

My dress model has found her calling - she is trying all the petty desses on. 

Lets hope I'm not creating a clothes monster! 

Her First Hair Cut

I bit the bullet this morning and had Lucy Mills' hair trimmed.  While I love that her hair has gotten longer and has sweet curls in the back, I figured it could use a little more shape to it.  

Pictures taken from my phone

Before:

My friend Jenn used to cut hair before she had children.  Now she has a two year old AND 7 week old twins!  Since she isn't busy (ha) I asked her to cut Lucy Mills' hair.  Thank you Mrs. Jenn! 

She put the cape over my sweet girls' shoulders and snipped her nearly two year old locks away. 

Before Mrs. Jenn started, Lucy Mills asked me to "hold hand Mama." 

Much to my delight, her curls didn't fall out.  I'm sure she feels like a new woman now.  :) 

Happy Birthday America!

These barefoot babies had a great time celebrating the 4th.

It was a jam-packed, fun-filled weekend for sure.  Everyone in my house was certainly happy coming off of the week where the Gamecocks won the National Championship (again). 

Giving Cocky some good luck kisses. 

We kicked off the weekend by heading to the lake with some sweet friends (and their snacks!) 

It was McClain's first boat ride . . .

and his first beer.  hehe, just kidding. 

Saturday we joined Suggie, Susu, and Aunt Marian for some pool fun and BBQ.  

Sunday and Monday we did round 2 with Pop Pop. 

My kiddos are still recovering from all the 4th festivities and have been sleeping til almost 9am!  They had a blast. 

I was thankful to have McClain here this year! 

He is one loved little guy.

By both of us. 

How lucky am I to have these handsome fellas? 

Happy Birthday America! We are blessed to live in the good ol' U.S. of A.

Playing Together

There is something wonderful about a baby hitting the six month mark.   He will start to play, interact, and notice all of the activity going on around him.  

For the first couple of months McClain was here, Lucy Mills didn't think he was too interesting.  There is only so many times she can bring him his paci.  But now these two are really starting to play together.  McClain loves his big sister so much and is enthralled with her every move.  

I love the sounds of laughter that come from the playroom when they are in there together.  Lucy Mills talks up a storm and all the while McClain just watches her. He has the best smiles and giggles. 

She has embraced her role as the big sister.  She loves showing him her toys and how they all work.

She exclaims "look baby" when she shows him something new.

So far they are getting along great and I hope that their playing together continues in the years to come. 

June...In a Nutshell

Well here's to a summer not being preggo.

{Geez, someone please take a picture of me when I am not looking like a hot mess. K, thanks.}

I must say that I am enjoying my babies so much this summer.  We have had no agenda, no trips away (yet), and no more sick visits to the doctor.  We are mostly filling up these lazy days poolside. 

Apparently Sweet Girl is part fish because her smile is the brightest when she jumps off the side splashing into my wide-open arms.  

The boys love the pool too.  And each other. 

{Some of these pictures are taken with my phone . . . so handy.}
We are also enjoying the sweet fellowship of good friends.

 Lucy Mills is fortunate to have such precious girls in her life.
{Even though I can't get these kiddos to look at me and say cheese!}

These gals already coordinate matching dresses and bathing suits.  Did you notice? 

We celebrated Father's Day with a super-cool dad.  How many dads enjoy sitting in a girly pink room playing dolls?  My uber-confident manly man loves every minute of playing with his princess. 

Lucy Mills is in a big phase of playing with her dolls right now.

She and Daddy put the babies night-night . . . in the drawer.  Um, ok?  Guess I need to keep a closer eye on McClain to make sure he doesn't end up in there too. 

Oh phew, they let the babies out. 

Daddy reassuring McClain that he won't let big sister put him in the drawer.

And also occupying him with more more boyish toys, rather than his sister's dolls. 

Moving on.  Have I mentioned that Bambi has taken up residence in our backyard? 

For real.  Everyday our deer friend tromps through our backyard to munch on some greenery and have her picture taken. 

Since we are on the subject of new things - our new neighbor is the frozen yogurt shop Yummilicious.  It is delish.  Especially on these hot summer days.  We've probably paid their light bill this month considering the number of times we have eaten there so far.  It's that good. 

Summer is usually my least favorite time of year.  But I am actually enjoying doing some fun activities that come along with these hot months.  That, and I keep telling myself that fall is just around the corner.