Sophia Update

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Sophia went home late Wednesday evening. From what I understand, she had some sort of virus that caused her rapid breathing. She is getting better and is back home where she belongs. We are going to keep our distance for a while...so that they can adjust and she can get back to 100%. But, Katie already recognizes Ophia (as she calls her) in most pictures. So, we will just keep showing her pictures and counting the days until we can cuddle our newest family member again. Thanks again for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers!

BIG GIRL!

Katie is becoming such a big girl! She let me put her hair in pig tails today...and she was so cute!


The shirt says it all...CUTE!

Check out my new shoes! They are so cool!

Pink and white checkered Vans! Not only am I cute...but I am super cool!

When we got home...

While we were celebrating at the bay we got a call from a wonderful lady who had found Berit (our dog) in her backyard. This lady lives across Beechnut, across Bissonnet...let's just say...not close! Berit had gotten through our fence (part of it needs to be replaced and we have been putting that off...not any more) and had a great adventure! Uncle Andy was in town and able to go rescue Berit and keep her until we got home. Berit is nursing some VERY sore feet (3 of her pads are ripped) and she is a little traumatized...but she is glad to be home. Mommy is even more glad that she is home...she is kind of a Momma's girl.

I helped Berit eat her treat...well...her feet were hurting!


And...I was ready to go back to the bay...so I wore my life jacket. Mommy and Daddy didn't fall for it...darn!

Prayer Request

Anna's little sister (and my newest cousin), Sophia has been back in the hospital since late last week. She started breathing rapidly and has been spending time in the hospital to figure out the cause. She has gone through quite a few tests and her partents, Aunt Julie and Uncle Peyton, are anxiously waiting to find out the results. Please pray that Sophia makes a quick and full recovery from whatever is causing her rapid breathing. Please also pray for Pete and Julie...they are exhausted and obviously VERY worried. I also ask that you pray for Anna...she has gone through a lot...new baby sister...and now having to share her Mommy and Daddy with the hospital, again. Sophia is just under 2 weeks old and needs to be home...so, please keep them in your thoughts.

More Bay Fun

We actually stayed at the bay all weekend...so more fun was had after the 4th. One of the best parts was eating "cake"...or as most people call them...cupcakes. And, if you've never seen me eat...I am not delicate...which is evident here!


Now...my cousin Anna is a little more neat...

This is my new Elmo bubble maker...I love this guy!

We were worn out! This pallet was comfy! Thanks Mimi!

This sign says it all!

4th of July

We headed down to Mimi and Gaga's bay house to celebrate the 4th...and it was fun. My cousin Anna joined the fun, which made it even better! We swam, played with bubbles, ate junk food, went swimming again...you know...the essentials.

Here we are enjoying some yummy pops...


The fireworks were all around! There were like 20 firework shows going on all around...not including the amazing show that my daddy put on...I loved the fireworks!

We had to move up to the house when Daddy started his show...he uses the deck for launching...and it gets pretty loud out there. These are some of the people that enjoyed Daddy's fireworks: Gaga, Jency, Mimi, Anna, Aunt Vickie, Me and Great Aunt Phi Phi...(notice Mimi covering Anna's ears...so funny!)

Look at that Gaga!

More looking up...man, my neck was sore after all of that! Aunt Vickie put me to sleep to the sound of the fireworks...I just couldn't make it to the end!

The Newest Cousins

Welcome Ms. Sophia Peyton (Katie's newest cousin)! She is the second daughter to Peyton and Julie...and little sis to Anna. This is the best pic I could get...sorry if it is a bit blurry. But, she is beautiful! She looks as much like her mommy as her sister looks like her daddy. One of each! I got to cuddle her yesterday and she is such a little sweetie!


Nicholas brought his parents in to town from Dallas this weekend so that he could meet his little cousin! We were glad to hang out with him for a while. He is such a happy little guy! And, those cheeks are just the best! He is a great little guy!


And, I just couldn't resist putting a new pic of Katie in...of course! She is totally messy from the M&Ms she ate after going peepee in the potty. She even put her panties on by herself...they are actually inside out...but whatever!