Fearless Friday!

Look who's jumping off the diving board! My best friend Martha calls Lilli "Mighty Mouse"... and may I say, truer words could not be spoken!!I have video below of her jumping... It amazes me how fearless this child is and SHE'S ONLY TWO!!! We are in the pool when she jumps and she has her floaties on, so she is safe! She's doing a really good job kicking her feet too. Lilli's going to be an awesome swimmer!! (Pause the music below!)

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!!! ((HUGS))

Wordless Wednesday... My Little "Poser"!

Have a happy day y'all...

Birthday CHEERLEADER?!!

Today is my (gulp!) 38th birthday and Lilli has been singing "Happy Birthday" all weekend to me, soooo excited about today's big event. I tried to video her this morning, as I dropped her off at school, but the beautiful melody turned into a "CHEER". (Pause the music below)
She made my day... but then again, she makes my EVERYDAY!!
Wish I could spend the whole day with Lilli... BUT "High-Ho, High-Ho... It's off to work I go!"
Have a beautiful day everyone! ((HUGS))

Thankful Thursday

So here's the story... (and I'm sticking to it!)
We went over to my brother and sister-in-law's house the other night for a little evening swim; something we often do. Lilli is doing so well, she adores the water! She is even jumping off the diving board... with her floaties on, of course.
Anyhow, we had gotten out of the pool and were drying off. Lilli was wrapped up in her monkey towel, looking fabulous... when she decided that she wanted to walk away. Her legs were wrapped up, so it made walking very difficult. She was unable to catch herself, so she just went face first into the cement. This is the second time in less than 2 weeks that she has "eaten the pavement"... so to speak. I realize she's a toddler, but my goodness!

Mederma, here we come!

Thankfully, she only got a fat lip and scratched up. It could be so much worse!! Her teeth are fine! She's healing quickly and KNOWS she now has an excuse to eat "Pop-Ice" all day long!!

Hope everyone has a terrific Thursday! What are you thankful for today?

p.s.- Zippy-Do-Dah is at the Veterinarian's office today. (Snip, Snip) We were originally told he couldn't be neutered until he was 6 month's old... but his doctor says "it's definitely time!" Apparently, surgery can be performed as young as 17 weeks and Zippy-Do-Dah is 19 weeks. They prefer for the kitten to be a little older, but in some cases it's "okay".

Prayers for a smooth surgery and recooperation... as well as Dr. Palmer's surgical wisdom! We love this little guy so much!!!

MISSING: One very, very special kitty cat!!!

UPDATE: ZIPPY-DO-DAH IS HOME!!!!

WooOOooOo-hOOoooOoo

Apparently, he decided it was time to find a girlfriend or four! We are getting him neutered in October (It's the earliest we can have it done... he has to be 6 months old!!)
We got a phone call only 5 minutes after putting "LOST" signs up!! Lilli is sooooo happy! (Mommy and Daddy are happy too)

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Yes, you read the blog's title right... Zippy-do-dah is MISSING! He disappeared yesterday about 3:00 and hasn't returned home. He adores being outside... & darts out everytime we open the door. Yesterday, Lilli had a birthday party to attend, so Zippy went out while we were gone. He is normally very good about staying close by... but when we returned home a couple of hours later, he had vanished.

Lilli and Zippy have a special relationship! VERY SPECIAL! Now I have a seriously pitiful 2 year old on my hands!
Danny searched last night and again this morning, until he had to go to work. NOTHING! Zippy's a boy, so I am hoping that he is just doing a little "adventuring" like male cats are known to do...
I know there are much more serious "needs" in the world to be prayed about, but could you please say a little prayer that Zippy-do-dah shows back up? We have all grown very attached to him. He's a great fit for our family and Lilli's sooooo sad!! :o(

Thankful Thursday... a child's imagination!

I wanted to share a few pictures from our early visit with the "Amazing Easter Lilli". Lilli's imagination blows us away... Enjoy!!There is so much to be thankful for today... God is LOVE! So, what are you thankful for today? Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

FANTASTIC Friday ~or~ FEARLESS Friday??

These pictures were taken this past weekend at my brother and sister-in-law's home. Lilli is getting VERY comfortable with the pool now... so much different from her only wanting to sit on the top step at the beginning of the summer. Now our only trouble is making sure she doesn't jump in without us there to catch her. LILLI IS FEARLESS!! As you can see she doesn't even have floaties on in these photos. Where was my brain was that day???
Lots on tap for the weekend. Tomorrow we will be having a "Neighborhood Yard Sale". I am still running around trying to find enough to contribute. My living room is a disaster site! Stuff is everywhere!!!! I'm looking forward to emptying out a few more closets and thinning out my attic, although not looking forward to getting up at the crack of dawn to prepare!
We have dinner plans with some friend's Saturday night and then on Sunday I am singing in a trio at church. In the middle of all that I need to wash clothes, clean the house, take a nap... or two, and maybe go to the pool!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! ((HUGS))

Wordless Wednesday

Have a fan-ta-bu-lous Wednesday y'all!

Tuesday's Temptation - The Tu-Tu!

Several months ago, Lilli's cousins Mary and Norma gave her a pink Barbie tu-tu. It has been one of Lilli's favorites ever since... Although it is a bit oversized (and Mommy has to tuck it here and there with safety pins and clippie hairbows) Lilli adores it. When she tells me "Mah-mah tu-tu", I know it's time for Lilli to "put on a show", whether dancing or singing... or both!She's such a "Drama Queen", but not in a bad way. She just loves to entertain! Like most children she's very shy at first, but if you give her 5 minutes, she'll sing her ABC's or Twinkle-Twinkle to you.
My temptation... to NOT sing or dance along with her!! Honestly, I give in to the temptation 99% of the time! :o) Does this surprise anyone?? Yeah, I didn't think so! :o)Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday! ((HUGS))

Happy Birthday cousin Lainey & Aunt Boo

Our niece and Lilli's cousin Lainey is another year older today... (& going into the 5th grade - might I add!) Seems like just yesterday when she was born... and that makes us feel really, really old. Happy Birthday Lainey-Bug!!

Also, Lilli's Aunt "Boo" (Suzanne) turned 29 again this past weekend. Happy Birthday Aunt Boo!

We hope both of your birthdays were wonderful!!! We love y'all!