Random Cuteness

Happy Birthday Ayla!

Just Peachy!

Ayla had a great time at the Peach Festival in Cobden last weekend! There were lots of little rides just her size.

On Buttermilk Hill

Ayla found some pretty flowers and rocks and had fun running around on the hill!

Ayla in St. Louis!

During the St. Louis trip, we stayed at a nice hotel downtown. We ate breakfast at historic Lafayette square (where Ayla is at the fountain) and headed to the zoo. Ayla really enjoyed seeing the great apes and the train ride. There is a westward expansion museum under the arch. Ayla has seen "Night at the Museum" too many times to think that the talking wax mannequins there were neat.

Memorial Day Weekend

Ayla had a really fun Memorial Day weekend! Swimming at Papa Pat's pool, delicious dinners and jumping on Olivia's trampoline! Snuggling with family was the best part!

Ayla survives the Hurrinado

Just before the storm, Mommy finished rearranging a new play space near her desk- complete with mini kitchen and spongy rug. Ayla rode the storm out in the bath tub with Mommy and Gaby- we let her hold the flashlight so she wasn't so scared. She kept asking "What that noise?" when we heard the limbs and trees breaking.
The new rainy day play space helped keep them occupied while the power was out. The trees fell all around the house and it almost felt like an island- it was very quiet in the evenings and we built a little fire ring and made s'mores- Ayla had a lot of marshmallows!
The last photo is of Daddy standing in the middle of our street (he is facing north) in front of our house (I think day 3).