Summer Sprinkler Splash

Usually when we go to the pool, Emily will only sit on the edge and get her feet wet. She does not like to get wet. She does not like to be splashed. So Desi brought out the sprinkler the other day. Notice Emily's hair is still dry and so is her suit.

And then there's Lilly.
It's just not very fun is she can't get soaked!

Our new neighbor

Our new neighbor has a daughter about Lilly's age named Emily. Emily has really been coming out of her shell lately and spending more time with Lilly. It's great for Emily's mom and myself because they are really learning to play together. And Desi and I can just relax and talk.

Lilly was not able to attend Emily's birthday party. Lilly helped me wrap her gift. A few days later I came home to find a wad of paper on the table. Ernie informed me it was a gift for Emily. Lilly had painted a few days prior and used her artwork to wrap one of her stamps up to give Emily. How sweet is that?
Emily came over one evening for pizza and we decided to make some cookies. Apparently, this was Emily's first time to bake. She did really well.
They both shared and worked well together. Great job girls!

Celebration Party

I have a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. She finished her chemo and radiation so we celebrated recently. Lilly played with Terry's rocks.
She chased Terry's dog, Ringo all over. She held on dearly to this balloon I bought her earlier at the store.
But mostly, she played on the hammock. She had such a good time swinging in it.

Circus Flora

We tried going to the circus again this year. Last year Lilly lasted about five minutes and then she and I left the big top to explore the great outdoors. This year she lasted about 20 minutes before we made our exit.

She got to ride a pony. She wasn't scared of it at all. She just soaked it all in.
We left the circus at intermission and went to dinner with the Heffingtons. Here she is with her boyfriend Cole.

Tea Time!

Lilly is now an expert tea time hostess, as well. She will give you your own cup. And will offer you sugar and "cream-a".

She has treats to offer you and sometimes you get to have the treat you actually want.
And you will have tea and treats most of the day.
Pinkies up!

Lilly Jemimah

We went to Little Rock recently for Britanie's high school graduation. We spent some time with all my family, but had no camera with us. We went to Aunt Patty's on Saturday where my cousin took some photos for us.

Aunt Patty and Jennifer taught her to make waffles.
We did not bring her an apron, but no worries - GAP was on it and had a new one for it.
She was very serious about whisking her batter.


Jennifer is a great teacher. She was so good with Lilly. It was really fun to see. I wish she and GAP lived closer. I know how much fun Britanie and TJ have had over the years with them.

Workin' at the Car Wash

I told Lilly I would clean out her water table while she napped so she could play with it. Ernie decided to wash his car. And he was doing pretty good until Lilly decided to go check on him.

she got her car out and promptly went to work.

and she did a great job!

She sprayed all of us, the garage, the neighbors...

but she had such a great time!