Cumming Fair

Last night we went to the Cumming Fair with Pat, Mel, Shay, Jason, Sandy and Korey. We had a blast! It was a last minute decision to go and I am glad we did. We ate funnel cake, rode the ferris wheel, watched the pig races, went to the petting zoo, and played a couple games. Here are some pictures of Ellie's first trip to the fair. 

View from the top of the Ferris Wheel.

Jason and Sandy eating funnel cake.

Jason and Ellie watching the pig races.

Pat, Mel and Shay feeding the Camel.

Nessa, Geoff and Ellie hanging out at the fair.

Daddy and Ellie having fun.

Mom, dad and Ellie on her first Ferris Wheel ride.

Ellie loves the Carebear Daddy won for her.

Mom and Ellie riding the Ferris Wheel.

Pat, Mel and Shay riding the Ferris Wheel. Shay wasn't so sure about it.

Pat and Mel thanks for inviting us; we had a blast!

All Smiles and Some Laughs

Ellie is all smiles these days. Geoff and I are loving it. Here are some smiles we caught on camera in the past few days. 

She also seems to have a million funny faces. Here are just a few.

I LOVE YOU!

 I decided I need to brag on the people I love the most in this world and the people that make my life so wonderful. 

GEOFF- my wonderful husband. He is so kind and works so hard to give Ellie and I the best life we can possibly have. I know that everything he does, he does for us. Sometimes I wish he would slow down and just spend a little down time with us but I know that working as hard as he does is just his way of saying I love you. 

ELLIE- our precious baby girl. She is such a great baby and is so sweet. She of course has her moments but over all we could not ask for a better baby. I love her so much!

MY GIRLFRIENDS- Jen, Melanie, Kristen, Kirstin, Sandy, and Kim! I love each of them very much and love to hang out with them. I know they are always there for me when I need them and I hope they know I will always be there for each of them! 

MY MOM- she has been so great since Ellie has been born. She loves Ellie to death and is always willing to help us out and give advice when I need it. I can count on her to help me through these uncharted waters and I love know I have her on my side. 

I got the link to do this from Pat's blog. It is pretty awesome. Thanks Pat!

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping

If you don't already know, I love to shop! Especially with my girlfriends Jen, Mel, Kristen, Kir,stin Sandy, and Kim. Shopping is one of my favorite past times. I don't always have to spend money to enjoy shopping (however nine times out of ten I do spend some money). Today I thought I was going to be working in the yard and on the basement and I surprisingly ended up shopping. Ellie and I went with Mel and Shay to the outlet malls. I probably spent too much money but oh well! I always feel relaxed and stress free after shopping for a little while. 

The rest of the day has been great too. Geoff, Ellie and I all slept late, and then played in the bed for a while (Ellie is smiling so much now, we love to just watch her play). We got up and went to Waffle House. That is where we ran in to Pat, Mel and Shay and decided to go shopping. Later this evening we will be headed to church. I love going to church, it really gets my week started out right. I am also enjoying meeting all the new people at church. I am excited to make some new friends and maybe some new shopping partners. 

Things have been great having Geoff home unexpectedly. He did not end up going to Ft. Benning and I love it. I know he will have to go eventually but here and now it is great to have him home. 

I am not looking forward to tomorrow. Ellie is going to spend  the night with Granny Kathy. I am going to miss her so much!

Ellie's first hiking trip

Yesterday the family went on a hiking trip up Mt. Yonah. We had a blast and it was absolutely beautiful! Then we played putt putt in Helen. Ellie won of course!

It just makes me laugh!

I caught Ellie in a big smile this morning. She has been in a great mood for 2 days in a row. I am hoping that this continues. I think this picture is just so cute. It makes me laugh every time I see it. 

Well I guess while I am on here I will tell you a little about what is going on. This is my third week keeping the babies while Mel works at school. This coming Monday is my first day to teach and I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I have really enjoyed keeping Shay and Ellie. There have been times where I thought I was going to go insane, but there have been just as many fun times too (this picture is proof of that). I am just so glad that we have this opportunity to spend time with our children. We will never get these years back and I am loving it while it is here. 

I love everything about being a mother (except maybe washing bottles and changing poop), but there are some things I miss about my old life. One is hanging out with my friends anytime I want to. I miss them very much and I want to see them more. Last night we went to see a movie and I had so much fun. I am so glad they are so wonderful. I will soon be able to figure out how to see them more and have Ellie ( if not by choice, by necessity for my sanity when Geoff leaves in a few weeks). I know that they are always there for me and I am so thankful for that.  Well time to feed Ellie!

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