Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an absolutely amazing holiday that in my opinion does not get enough recognition.  I think that there are too many people who just use it as an excuse to go camping and do silly things that in no way give proper remembrance to the fallen soldiers of our sweet country.

There are so many people who have given their lives so that we can be free and enjoy our lives without much worry.

To give their lives is giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial day is for them.

We had the opportunity of being in a parade to support Grandpa Allen's campaign to be the Republican Candidate for a family court judgeship-- to put it simply.  Although we were campaigning, we tried to remain focused on the true meaning of the day.

After the parade was all said and done, we got to go to a BBQ that we were invited to at the church.  There were some water toys so you girls got to dress up in your matching bathing suits.  

It ended up being a really great day.

My advice to you for this day: Treat it with reverence.

Give thanks to those who have served.

I love you dear girl,

Mom

Mom's Birthday

Happy Birthday to me!

How old am I these days?

I can't seem to remember.  I must already be losing my mind.

Daddy says I'm 25... He must be right.

Haha!

For my birthday we hung out at the aquarium.

I love these family dates!

I must mention that on the morning of my birthday I ran my fastest 10k ever.  I was pretty proud!

I ran it in 47 minutes and some seconds... I think.  All I remember for sure is that I averaged a 7 minute 40 second mile.  Wowza!

Okay, I'm done bragging.

I love you babe!

Thanks for being a part of my special day.

Mom

Random Chloe Pictures

Here are some more random pictures that I think I NEED to share.  They're just great. Or rather, YOU are just great.

I love you,

Mom

Chloe cooks scrambled eggs (with help) for the first time on the stove

Chloe loves to play outside

Chloe and Mom sunbathe in the hammock out back

Faces of Chloe

These pictures will probably crack you up.  They're pretty hilarious.

You love make up.  And wherever there is make up, you find it.

I'm not sure where we were driving to but you decided you need to wear this awful brown lipstick.

You fell asleep in the car then woke up with it smeared all over your face.

You didn't know what to think.  Neither did it.

Haha!!

I also think that three year olds must be bipolar.

The following pictures were seriously taken within seconds of each other. And they're both completely real.  There was no coaxing.

I just love you!

Love,

Mom

Mother's Day!

Is there a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with food?

I think not.  I love to eat.

Mimi suggested we eat at Golden Corral and so we did.

We ate a lot.

I was stuffed.

And you certainly enjoyed the desserts.

Notice your cotton candy AND ice cream.

Aren't these random holidays great?

I am so happy to be your mom!

Thanks for being such a great kid.

I love you,

Mom

Goofing off with Mom

You are silly.

Daddy is silly.

Mommy can be silly too.

Thanks for reminding me that mom's can have fun too!

Love you,

Mom

Happy Easter

Another holiday has come and gone and again I've realized that I didn't get many good pictures!

I am SO sorry!!

It was actually kind of funny the way Easter worked out this year. 

Usually I sleep really light on these holidays.

I'm usually so anxious for you to wake up and discover the sweet surprises that were left in the night.

But this year, you must have tiptoed out of your room because I didn't hear a thing.

When I stepped out of my room, you were dressed in a new Easter dress and pigging out on candy that the Easter Bunny had left for you.  You sat at the top of our stairs with complete delight.

It just goes to show how independent you really are.

We proceeded to wake up Sophia so that she could join in on the fun
After church we stopped by Mimi and Papa's and were surprised to see them (they had gone out of town).  We were so happy to see them and had to take a selfie!

It was another fantastic Easter!

And you are one of the reasons it's so great for me.

I love you,

Mom