Trip to Brady

We traveled to Brady, TX this past weekend to visit Nanna and the Florida Reinhards. Dan's brother, Steven, and family - Shan and Sinjin, live in Orlando. They were in town for Steven's high school reunion. We took a trip to the park for pictures, went to a parade, and celebrated Sinjin's 6th birthday.
Above is Dan, Nanna, Uncle Steven, and Sinjin. Abby had a blast with Sinjin. They became such fast friends. It was so cute!

Aunt Shan with Maddie.
This is Abby at her first parade. I think she's wondering how she can get more candy into her already full hands. She enjoyed it. (More the candy than the actual parade.) It was Mason, TX's 150th anniversary. I'm not sure how the spell the actual "centenial" that it was, so we'll leave it at 150. :)

The pictures below are ones that I thought were cute!

Happy 4th of July!

We spent 4th of July weekend with my parents in Bossier. We had a cook-out with family and friends. Did some shopping. It was a nice weekend. Here are some of the official holiday photos.

Abby loves to be in her pool at Pawpaw and GG's. You might be questioning the appropriateness of the bikini for a 3 year-old. Yes, I'll admit it's a little risque - but how cute it is!!!

Brad - this post is dedicated to you - our #1 fan!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, Daddy. We are so very blessed to have you as our daddy. We love how you get on the floor to play with us and sing us silly songs. Most importantly, you show us how a husband should love his wife. You are teaching us what to look for when we get married - someone who loves the Lord first, then his family, then himself. Someone who is self-sacrificing. He will love us with all of his heart, and we will know every day how much he loves us and our family. Also, you are giving us a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father's love is like. You are loving and patient, and you discipline with love. God picked you to be our daddy, and we are so very thankful. We love you, Daddy! Happy Father's Day.

Happy 3rd Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday, Abby! (It's hard to believe she's 3 years old.) We had an "Under the Sea" birthday, complete with a HUGE mermaid cake, octopus hotdogs, and ocean punch. Abby had a blast and loved playing with all of her friends.

Abby - we pray that you have a wonderful year and that you continue to grow and learn more everyday. You are such a sweet and spunky girl! You make us laugh everyday. We love you so very much and can't wait to see what the next year brings.

First Smile

This is one of Maddie's first smiles! She started smiling at 8 weeks old.

Maddie

These are current pictures of Maddie - we are still getting to know each other and figure each other out. She is a sweet little girl and we are so very blessed to have her as a new member of our family.

Sisters

Abby and Maddie! I guess I didn't realize just how big Abby has gotten - she looked HUGE next to Maddie - of course, probably anyone would look huge next to a newborn. Abby loves her little sister. She can't give her enough hugs and kisses. When Maddie cries, Abby says, "Don't cry, Maddie, it's okay!" So sweet!