Friday, August 22, 2008

Puddle Fun

Today was a bit crazy -- trying to tie things up at the end of the week, and pack up and head to Florida (oh yes, we are headed right where Tropical Storm Fay is!!). Everything was pretty much going on schedule, until we found out that Pepper has an ulcer ON her EYE!! Bless her heart! Trev took off to Arkadoo to take her to the vet, and after what seemed like a thousand phone calls -- we finally had arrangements for Pep to be taken care of (and Lucy, too).

While we waited for Trevor to get home, Darbs made good use out of the rain puddles right in front of our driveway. The first time she stepped into it, she looked up at me to make sure it was alright (or it may have been more like -- look what I'm about to get into!) -- and she was full steam ahead after that! I basically had to drag her back inside. She ended up sitting and playing in the water -- getting dirty from head to toe!


Splish-splashin' around!
At first the dirt bothered her a little....
then, not so much!




Tuesday, August 19, 2008

DeGray Tri

We had a pretty busy and fun weekend -- this past weekend was the DeGray Triathlon Festival. Saturday we went to watch the International and Half Ironman distances. WOW is all I gotta say! Thank goodness for the wonderfully cool temps -- they were a lifesaver!! Darby Kate seemed to enjoy watching all of the action. If we were yelling and clapping -- she would joing right in.

This was my first triathlon post-Darby Kate. I was pleased with my time..........of course, there is ALWAYS room for improvement. Thanks to Trev, Darbs, Bebe and Poppa for the support -- the cheers really do help!



I meant to zoom in on this one -- the cheering section.

DKC finally passed out. She woke up that morning when we did....at 5:30 a.m.!





Darbs is ready to run!
Here she is giving Daddy hugs.
And here she is giving Daddy sugars.
Playing with Bebe
She was after that hat!



13 months old!

Darbs turned 13 months on the 15th! She is such a funny little mess -- she keeps up laughing! She is very determined and strong-willed at times, but that's a good thing --right? (except when we are in a hurry!) :)

These are just a few pictures that I took on her 13 month b-day.










Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Practice, practice, practice!

Sorry -- not a whole lot to say, but still practicing with the camera. I'm trying to figure out how to post the pictures to be bigger on the blog. I've seen several with it like that -- I'm just REALLY slow with figuring this stuff out!! (if anybody out there knows how -- please enlighten me!!) The pictures always look so much more clear before I post them, and unless you click on them -- they look blurred at times! Urgh!!

Darbs was a little on the fussy side this evening. Trev had to call me in for tag-teaming on the nighty-night routine. She is FOR SURE going through a mommy phase!



This one you can see her boo boo (right knee) -- well, if you click on it I guess


Babe stopped by before leaving for TN




Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Waiting on Daddy

Darby Kate and I had fun playing outside while Trev went for a bike and run. She is such a ham! She just talks and talks and squeals up a storm! Her little expressions are priceless!

Tonight she was much more interested in pushing her little car then riding in it. She would fall down every now and then -- once, she fell and scraped her knee! It even started to bleed!! She just stood up, rubbed her knee, said "oh", and kept right on a truckin'!! She's a tough one!! (she didn't get it from me)











Practice with my NEW CAMERA!!

Hanging out with Pep
Morning Milk
She's very serious about reading her book in this one
Look at those lips!


I'm a little slow with the high-tech stuff, but I'm trying to get my new cameral going! Trev, Darbs, Luce, and Pep gave it to me for my b-day. I'm SO excited about it -- I need LOTS of practice, though!

I got a few shots of DK this a.m. -- she's such a fun subject! (be sure and click on the images so you can see the details of those pooched out lips)

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Watermelon Weekend II

Here are some more pictures from our adventure at the Watermelon Festivial!



DK and Mags getting ready to watch the Melon Mile. They were cooling down from their challenging 5k.
Trev and Poppa were getting the kiddos lined-up for the Melon Mile
Gracie girl was ready to run!
Uncle Trev got Brady to the finish line with MUCH encouragement!
The proud finishers!
DK in her 5k outfit
The 5k crew waiting on the results

Darbs didn't realize how warm the concrete would be to her tootsies!
Gracie found her a little froggy friend in Dixie's pool.
Here he is a little up close.
Darbs was petting Belle
Poppa in the pool


I like this shot of Mags