Phoebe and her stuffed dolls

Sarah and I have been seeing how much of a loving, caring girl Phoebe is. She has three favorite stuffed dolls, Lucy, Piglet, and Snoopy (pictured below). She loves playing with these three....actually, she doesn't really play with them, she just really enjoys holding them and hugging them. It is really sweet. She gets a huge kick out of seeing them, and then when you hand them to her, she laughs and then holds them and hugs them really close and loves on them, saying, "awwwww...." I think Phoebe is going to take after Sarah - a very tender, loving woman. :)

Tristan & Katy's Wedding

Last weekend we went to Tristan and Katy's wedding. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures of them actually getting married (sigh).

Early mornings, eating, and teeth

Everyday I am reminded of how blessed I am to be entrusted with such a precious child, and a bright, happy, joyful one at that! God has been so faithful in keeping Phoebe safe and well. She recently grew her first set of teeth. If you look closely, you might see two tiny bottom teeth.

At the pool

It's starting to get hot in the 'Burg. Hot+Humid=Pool

Chicken fight

Maddie's 1st Birthday

Maddie Oates had her first birthday a couple weeks ago and had a bunch of her friends over to celebrate.

It's all goo-d!

In Our Backyard

We have such a great backyard where we live. The beautiful view is included in the already inexpensive rent!

And a few more while I'm at it

Ahh...

This is the first time Phoebe didn't freak out and scream bloody murder when she saw John. She is normally deathly afraid of him, much to everyone's dismay. But she's finally over it! She likes John now! We had to get a picture to commemorate the occasion.

What a goofball....

Phoebe with one of her friends, Andrew.