Lots going on this summer. Travels and visitors and plans oh my. We are currently home for a bit and I now have just a few short weeks to potty train Mallory before preschool begins after Labor Day. Yes, we covet your blessings and prayers. Also on our agenda is moving Mallory to a big girl bed as the crib will have a new occupant this December. Baby Mankin is due Christmas Day and Mallory is so happy to tell everyone she is to be a big sister. If it seems like I'm not posting much, you are right. I'm a bit more tired these days and keeping up with my (oh my goodness) almost three year old is enough to occupy me most days. We will find out that baby is (please Lord) healthy and growing on schedule, along with boy/girl info in the next several weeks. I am certain that will rate a post 🙂 In the meantime, I am still keeping up with the photo-a-day postings (only a few days behind.) Happy Summertime!!
Movement! I can feel baby moving 🙂 It's not really a fluttering more like a rumbling or tumbling. So great to be able to feel the swimming and "exploring" of this new baby. The first time or two were late at night when everything was still and quiet. Yesterday I felt movement in the evening and again at bedtime. Very very cool-we are getting excited to meet you little one.
We had the pleasure of spending the 4th with wonderful friends. They welcomed us with open arms and hearts and joy. We were heard and delighted in listening to them as well. Such a delight to be in the presence of friends who personify love. Thank you sweet friends! We can't wait to do it again.
and thanks for the impromptu photo shoot! 🙂
Such cute pictures. You have a beautiful family.
Happy Father's Day love. Your girls ADORE you!
I LOVE watching the two of you play and laugh and delight in one another. You make me amazingly happy. I am so blessed to be married to you and get to watch you be an awesome father.
Happy Father's Day!!
there is nothing sweeter than seeing a dad love on his girls….
On Saturday I decided I wanted to go to Houston for the week. On Monday, we were in Houston for lunch-thank you airline vouchers! Can I tell you how much shaking my head I've done over this??! I am so glad we went and we had a glorious time, but seriously with a voucher for Mallory?? (the only way to fly within 48 hours of deciding to go) The head shaking part is that Mallory had her own voucher, yes she has flown enough that she's already earned and now used her first Southwest voucher. wow–I knew we traveled a lot. But really?!?!?!?!
SO anyway…….fun with her Houston grandparents:
Tutu, crown, Dora stickers and band-aids, cool lacing game and all the attention a 2 year old could want. Does it get any better????
As we discussed going to visit Nonnie and Poppy, Mallory suddenly bursts out with, "and we get to see the trains!!!"
a most favorite "train"
Who else but grandparents would allow tassels for "pom poms"
helping fill glasses with ice
learning about scissors
community pool slide
tractor tricycle
and lots of "chase me"
Serious fun!
Wow, that was such a fun week! I think I want to be Mallory!!! Except I REALLY like understanding and enjoying the slide 🙂
Congratulations on your pregnancy! How exciting!!
I clicked through some of your photos the other day and noticed the baby knitting one — congrats!!! I know Mallory will be a GREAT big sister!
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a healthy pregnancy and potty training. 🙂
I had no idea you guys were expecting again. We are going to have little ones around the same age – how fun! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! I pray that you have a smooth pregnancy and Mallory has effortless potty training!
While posting pictures a day….maybe we should start seeing that cute belly of yours! :o)
Congratulations!!!! That is SO exciting!!