Father's Day

We went to Jax to spend Father's Day with Jim. I am so glad we did. He really seemed to enjoy our company and the food was very good as usual. I wish we could celebrate with my dad as well but we called and chatted!! It was really a nice day and I hope that my dad, Jim, and Kevin felt how much they are loved and appreciated!

 Kevin and his 3 girls. They adore him so much! He makes them laugh, guides them, loves on them, and protects them. I hope as they grow they truly know how much they mean to him. He is proud to be daddy to 3 daughters! I absolutely love watching him with them!

So thankful for Jim and all he has done for me over the years. He is a special man! My girls love their Papaw so much too!!!

The Girls' Baptism

What a special day June 14 was. All three of our girls were baptized at St. Peter's Episcopal church. It was a beautiful day and the girls did so good. Ayda said she would be shy but she did exactly what Father Stephen asked her to. Hadley of course made us all laugh. After she was baptized she came to me and said "Now can we have the cake?!?" so the entire church could hear her! 

 The girls with Father Stephen

 Sweet family picture

 Lauren is Ayda's God Mother

 Ron and Raegan are Hadley's God Parents

 Bobby and Leah are Harper's God Parents

We appreciate so much what each girl's God Parent does for them. We hope and pray they always have a hand in the growth of the girls. 

Hadley was not disappointed by the cake either! We enjoyed the cake after having a wonderful lunch at Cafe Karibo!

Downtown Disney

In June we went to Kevin's parents to visit his dad. On the way home we surprised the girls with a stop at Downtown Disney! They were so excited and could not wait to eat lunch at T-Rex Restaurant. Harper was NOT impressed with the crazy dinos and loud noises! It was a fun family day though!!

We found a hat shop as we were walking around. The girls looked so cute in the big floppy hats they picked out! We just played around and then put them back...though they begged for a hat!

                                              Daddy and Hadley dressing up in Star Wars hats!

 Ayda and Harper with the Pooh friends! I cannot wait for Disney trip in October!!

 Of course we HAD to enjoy some mickey ice cream! YUM!!!!

Tennis Camp!

I signed the girls up for Tennis Camp down the street from us for June. Two days a week for an hour. It was such a great deal and they learned alot. They both are really good too! I hope to continue lessons with the Tennis Pro into the fall! Our sweet friend Amelia was there as well. It was a fun month and I met some awesome moms. Even got a GNO with them! 

Harper 8 Months!

Ok I will readily admit I have been AWFUL with Harper's monthly pictures!!! Every month on the 17th I think, oh my! my baby is another month older. But for some reason I cannot seem to get her "posed" for a picture every month. But alas I did for her 8 month pic! She is such a delight and happy baby! People ask all the time "Does she ever cry?"...My response is "yes...watch when I put her in the car seat. Or try to take her from me! You'll see tears." Otherwise she is a happy little baby!

She fights the car seat the first 5 seconds and then that is all. She's fine after that. I think she just wants to let me know she isn't happy about the idea but she doesn't fuss for long. 

She is a mommy's girl, daddy's girl, and Grand-Pam's girl! That is the list of who is allowed to hold her. Kevin loves that she gets so excited when he gets home and that she is perfectly happy with him. Ayda and Hadley were more momma's girls. He definitely has a different bond this early with her. 

Harper is still our little peanut! She weighs 15lbs 10oz. Definitely our littlest Lin.

Meet Orangey (OJ)

Hadley has a heart for all critters! She is my frog and lizard catcher at home. Kevin and I decided to get her a Bearded Dragon and to say she was excited is an understatement! She went with Kevin to pick him out, bought all the stuff for his new home, and could not wait for Ayda and I to meet him when they got home! She loves her Beardie and I think it's safe to say Kevin is quite fond as well!! And I'll admit...he is pretty cute! Welcome to the family OJ!

Butterflies!

I was so excited to order caterpillars for the girls to watch grow and become butterflies. I am not sure who was more excited...me or them! It was a really neat project that I think will be an annual activity for us. It was so cool to see tiny caterpillars become huge (Hadley kept saying they were the VERY hungry caterpillars), then build their cocoons and emerge as butterflies.