Father's Day Goodies

Wynston will be fishing this Father's Day. So, I started cooking and packed him up some goodies. Included in this box-o-yummy was Bacon Jerky (weird), chocolate covered pretzels, Whoppers, Cheddar Pringles, Cheddar Goldfish, smoked almonds, homeade spicy crackers (so strange and addictive!), homeade no-bakes, and homeade Reese's Pieces Chocolate Cookies. I was soo unsure about these cookies when I made them. The recipe is so simple, and the batter is so STICKY! It just wadded up into a giant ball of chocolate. Getting the Reese's added in was the ultimate arm workout. :p But I've been told they turned out good. So try them! Beyond easy to make...just a cake mix, oil, eggs and Reese's.

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Little Foot

Remember Little Foot?! Haha, total 80's kid movie reference right there!

I believe that I'm living vicariously through Ava's shoes. But tiny baby shoes are just soo darn cute. Here are some of my current favorites:

Puma's Aunt Carly got Ava last Christmas. They finally fit and Ava is obsessed! She's obviously so enamored, we had to put them on and stare at them before even brushing our hair after a bath.

clear jellies, of course

pink jellies too

fun red sandals

silver shoes that go with almost anything



reliable pink polka dot shoes with good soles. good for walkin.




trusty camo shoes

I just ordered a cute pair of purple shoes, with heart cutouts. They're not a sandal, not a jelly. They haven't arrived yet, but I'm sure you'll be seeing them soon! :)

Silly Smiles and Snail Shells

This outfit:

That smile:

Ya, we don't take life too seriously around here. :)

A Wedding in the Woods

Saturday we traveled to Blackberry Creek Bed and Breakfast for a wedding of some close friends. Words cannot describe how beautiful this wedding and it's setting were. The ceremony was held on a deck tucked right in the trees, the wedding was full of coral accents, lovely flowers and wonderful food. And of course, good company and lots of laughter.

Little Miss really wanted to participate in the dancing. She'd make herself right at home on the middle of the dance floor, study the dancing moves and try so hard to mirror them. There were also several stumps around the edge of the dance floor (used to hold floral arrangements during the ceremony), that Ava and a cute little 18 month old boy loved playing like a drum. He was really sweet, and gave our girl several big smooches.

My Dancing Bug!

That evening, Little Miss traveled home with her Gamma and Gampa Johnson in their '69 Chevelle, and Wynston and I stayed at the B&B. The night was so relaxing, all gathered around a firepit. The next morning we woke to a rainy morning tucked right into those trees. We sat outside drinking coffee, and then were treated to a large breakfast to fuel us all up for the day ahead.

It was a lovely wedding, and a perfect fit for this couple. I'm so glad we were able to participate in the celebrations.

When Dad's In Charge

When Dad's In Charge....

He makes Ava her own little workbench on his workbench. Complete with juice cup and an assortment of hookless fishing lures!

Cousin Love

Ava has reached such a FUN age. We witnessed this first hand last night at my parents' house. What we all saw:

three little girls, age 7, 3 and 1 

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running throughout the house

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their own soundtrack of giggles set to replay OVER AND OVER

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piles of little curls and smiles wrestling with oversized stuffed animals.

This was seriously one of those moments where Ava brings me joy I've never felt before. Watching her die laughing as her older cousin "chased" her around just made my heart swell. I hope I never forget this memory. Too bad I didn't get a picture. But seriously guys, I've NEVER heard her laugh that much ever.

We also may or may not have captured something adorable on video. I'm determined to get that sucker on here soon. Woot for my first attempt at a blog video...wish me luck (or send me tips!).

Speaking of cousins, this year Ava will be gifted with more family to love. This Fall her Aunt Carly will bring twin girls into this world. Ava and the twins should be ~16 months apart in age. I think we will be having LOTS of fun.

Friends at a Fish Fry

Each year on Memorial Day Weekend, we attend a fish fry at a fishing friend's house. This year, Ava made a new friend - their cat. She also got to hang out some more with her little buddy Bennett. Fun fun, as always.



A new kitty friend.