Cow Appreciation Day - that's right!

Today is Cow Appreciation Day. What better way to celebrate than to dress up like cows, am I right?! Chick-Fil-A had a promotion going on that catered directly to those crazy cow lovers... and so, we ate chicken today, all the while filled with much bovine gratitude and recognition. *nod*

It was great fun! Thanks for the fun costume props, Lesley!

Lesley and Emma all ready to go!

Silly Mommy.

Daniel, Kate, and Bekah all cow'd up.

Just a random picture from today that made me smile.
She looks so grown up here, watching tv.

Play Group At The Pool!

My playgroup met this morning at a wonderful pool in a neighboring town. They have a GREAT kiddie pool and all of our kids loved it!

Audrey's good friend Emma:

Our dear friends Laura and Ava (and baby B!), who are moving away this weekend. =( We love you guys and will miss your tremendously!

Ava and Brianna enjoying the water:

Good friends Laura and Katie watching the kiddies play - the kids weren't the only ones who enjoyed the water, as you can see!

Audrey LOVES the water and it was great fun to watch her play in it. She even went down the slides and only cried for a moment after going down head first. :) Tough girl!

It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Watch out - I'm blogging again!!!!!! Run away, take cover, grab a big stick or something!!!

This morning Audrey and I went to play group (our usual plan for Thursday mornings) and had a wonderful time with our friends at the park.

Here are all the kids together from left to right: Brianna, Audrey, Ava, Bekah, Daniel, Mallory, and Emma. Half the fun is trying to get them to stay on the bench, look in our direction, and smile! I think we succeeded today. (Click for big versions)


Audrey and Brianna conversing on the grass. I wasn't quick enough to snap a picture of them looking at each other, but they were carrying on a conversation.


Audrey and Emma on the "big girl swings". I love how they talk together constantly.



Snacking... always snacking..


More snacking. At least they share with each other! Bekah always seems to have cheese, and all the kids want to help her eat it. :)


Audrey and Ava. We are going to miss little Ava and her mom, Laura, SO very much when they move out of state soon. =( I'm trying not to think about it...


Brianna has such an adorable little personality. This picture of her grinning (and Audrey making a typical silly face) makes me laugh!


Lesley, Laura, and Angie visiting on what turned out to be a GORGEOUS day for the park.


Our "going away gift" for Laura and Ava. It was great fun painting their little hands and feet, and then holding them steady on the frame!


Snacking and snacking again.


Mallory's "Cheeeeeese!" face! Cracks me up!



What a wonderful day! I love you girls so much!