We have been doing lots of bike riding lately. Soaking up nice days while we can!

Tessa Kate is currently in her big girl bed, sleeping soundly.  I can hardly believe she is big enough for that to be reality....but it is.  We mentioned it today and she jumped on it and was so excited the whole time.  Nap time was a breeze and she got in her bed herself and rested until I woke her up.  Bedtime took a bit longer, but lets face it....she had never been easy to put to bed.  I asked her if I could take a picture of her in her big girl bed and she said "Yes!!!" and ran to her bed and said "CHEESE!" then " let me see it!"

I adore you sweet Tessa Kate!

These two have made summer awesome! I never want it to end.

The girls and I decided to make homemade mini pizzas for lunch today and while eating the cheese was Tessa's favorite part the whole thing was fun and delicious. We are having fun this summer and I am getting many compliments from Audrey for being a super fun mommy.:)

Lately I have been in awe of my Audrey.  She is really growing up.  This past weekend, at John's Creek I marveled at how easily she took care of so many of her own needs.  She even got in and out of the creek (a muddy bank that can be tricky at times).  She had me hook her life jacket and just climbed in and out and never needed to have her hand held.  She was never once unsure of her footing or her ability.
She also started wiping her own bum....tmi, I know, but she's growing up I tell ya!
I am thankful for her confidence and cherish the moments when she still needs me.
She is changing all the time.  She says things that make us laugh so hard.  She is reserved and serious sometimes.  She gets excited about small things.....like me buying her a new bottle of glue.  I just love the kid to pieces and I am loving watching her grow and learn.

Memorial Day Weekend at John's Creek 2014

We spent our long Memorial Day weekend camping on John's Creek.  4 days and 3 nights off the grid, no running water, no electricity, loads of family and friend time, floating the creek, creek stomping, and so much fun.  The girls didn't sleep great while we were gone which means we didn't either.  Patrick hung a tire swing and some other swings from one of our big maples and the kids were so happy!  We ate good, all got some sun and some scratched up legs, we all loved every campfire and we really enjoyed the beautiful weather on our gorgeous land.  

The pictures prove what a good time we had...........

I gave the girls a bath in a storage tub after boiling a pot of water then adding in fresh cold water.  It worked great!  Until Tessa pooped in the tub.  Oh Tessa.

grandpa and all three of his granddaughters 

We had a turtle friend that stayed around for a few days, despite the dogs being there. 

an early morning by the campfire, just us girls.  we went down a day before everyone else came and it was so nice to have that time as sa family of four.

My littlest is really growing up.

checking out the turtle and trying to feed it lettuce and corn

Delicious campfire popcorn

Audrey caught two fish with Papa in 10 minutes.  Quite the well rounded girl.

 Picking out rocks that looked like hearts.  Then finding ones to throw for the dogs.

Audrey had her Preschool Promotion Program on Thursday and she did a great job singing with her friends.  She smiled the whole time and was super happy to have time afterwards to play on the school/church playground with her sister.  :)

Spring Preschool Pictures 2014

This precious four year old has finished another year of preschool.  One more year and she will be heading to Kindergarten.  So. Hard. To. Believe!  

Her smile is one of a kind.  Her thoughtfulness is extraordinary.  Her love for her family is fierce. 

The girl is beautiful....inside and out.  I am so proud to call her mine.

photos by Trent Currin.  :)