Destin Florida 2008

The end of July found us back in beautiful Destin Florida for the yearly family beach trip. This was not Mary Anna’s first trip to the beach but last year she was only 4 months old so she spent most of the time in the condo instead of on the beach. Instead of making her sit in her car seat for 7 hours Mary Anna got to have her first plane ride where she did great both ways – it did help on the way back that we had the row to ourselves leaving room to spread out. After hearing stories from other moms about how their child did not like the sand I was not sure what to expect but as you can see in the pictures below Mary Anna loved the sand and even the ocean. Of course it would have been better if the jelly fish where not around and the waves so big but we did get some time in the ocean.

What a life sitting on the beach being feed blue berries!

Dinner at one of our favorite spots - The Back Porch.

Having some breakfast before hitting the beach.

The following are several beach pictures and a video.

It was a great trip but we are both glad to be back home and look forward to next year!

July 4th in Searcy

This fourth Mary Anna and I went to visit the great-grandmothers in Searcy AR. Uncle David, Aunt Karen and cousin Kelly came from Knoxville for the weekend - it was the first time that they had seen Mary Anna. We had fun playing on the swing set in the back yard and just hanging out with family.

Memphis in May

Beale Street Music Fest

BBQ Fest

Mary Anna has had a fun May attending the different events for Memphis in May. It started with the Beale Street music fest but we were lucky enough to enjoy the music from a friend’s house that overlooks Tom Lee Park. At BBQ fest we had fun playing with our friends Tylan and Jack on top of Hog Wild BBQ team booth.

Messy Eater

Thought I would share some pictures of Mary Anna and her first taste of spaghetti.

Easter 2008

got my ears on!

easter egg hunt at school

yum!

Thank you easter bunny.

Even though it was our second Easter we sure got the hang of putting the eggs in the basket! And believe it or not she was not afraid of the Easter Bunny like she was of Santa Clause.

Mary Anna's first birthday party ....

Mary Anna's first birthday party was Sunday the 9th (one day before her real birthday on the 10th). There was a full house of family and friends to help us celebrate. In the picture you can see that she is not sure as to why all of us are singing "at her" and it looks as if she is thinking if I lean over enough in my chair maybe they will stop! Since she has not had any thing as sweet as the cake before I was wondering what she would think. After a little coxing she dug in to her piece no problem. The same thing happened as did at Christmas in that she was fixed on the first present that was opened and was not in to the others until a little later. The new zebra riding toy was enjoyed by our friends Mallory and Katie - we hope they will come back and play soon - but we might have to get a second zebra since our birthday girl was voicing her opinion on others playing with her toys. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful, wonderful and much loved birthday girl!!!

Mary Anna takes her first steps!

Here I go.....