Trip to Shreveport

Drew has been needing to buy a new softball glove lately. He's had his for about 8 or 9 years, so it's time for a new one. He's been looking online, but that sort of thing is just easier to buy when you can actually try it on and feel it. So, that meant a trip to Shreveport! 

We got down there Saturday around lunch time and went straight to Joe's Crab Shack. The weather had warmed up a little and it felt wonderful outside so we took advantage and ate out on the patio! 

 

After lunch we headed to the Sci Port museum. We had told Olivia we would go someplace fun, so all morning she had been asking if it was time to go to the "Fun Place" yet. As soon as we walked through the door and she saw all of the cool exhibits, she covered her mouth in awe. It was so funny. 

I got me some new body spray at Bath & Body Works, a bunch of good smellin' antibacterial soap to keep in the diaper bag, and a pair of jeans from Old Navy. Poor Drew came home without a glove. They didn't have the size he needed in the store, but I sure racked up! Glad he wanted to go to Shreveport! Ha!

We had so much fun just hanging out, and we ended the day with ice cream at Orange Leaf! Yum!

A Day in Our Life

Here's some pictures from the last couple of days...

Livy dressed herself for church Wednesday night. She is really into "getting ready" and getting all dolled up!

Livy and I took advantage of the really awesome but weird cooler weather this morning and got the whole yard mowed for Drew. 

Of course, her day wouldn't be complete without a little dress-up. 

For some strange reason she loves this rug?!

She wanted a manicure just like Mom's...

...and she got a pedicure too!

I think I might've found something (finally) that tastes good... grapes and cool whip!

We cooked fried rice tonight, and Livy learned the life lesson of how onions "make our eyes cry!"

 

Then after supper we made a loop around the block which is almost a mile. 

And this little booger even got some lovin' too... Because she's attention deprived, obviously. 

Bubble Bath

I've really been wanting to put some fun pictures up in Livy's bathroom, and I thought what would be better than bubble bath pictures?! My plan is to print at least one of these to hang up on the wall. They turned out SO cute, and she had so much fun!



 

Gotta love the booger nose!

 

Drum roll please... these are my absolute favorites!

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I'm pretty sure I'll be printing this one. I love it!

Meanwhile...

Did Livy miss us while we were gone? I tell myself yes, but I don't think she had a spare moment to even think about it! (Which I am so thankful for!) She had a blast! Big thanks to Uncle Glenn and Aunt Bebbie for watching her Wednesday afternoon, and to Pappy and Annie who took care of her the rest of the time. Thanks for all of your help!

After we picked her up last night, we were headed home, and she wanted to hold my hand. Of course, with her being in her car seat behind Drew and me being all the way over in the passenger seat, it wasn't the most comfortable position. But I reached back there and we held hands all the way home.

--Did my shoulder cramp up? Yes.
--Did I lose all feeling in my fingers? Possibly.
--But was it worth it? Absolutely!

I love my sweet, sweet girl!

This is what happened while we were away...

She got to play at Uncle Glenn's and Aunt Bebbie's house...

Supper at KFC with Pappy and Annie...

Lots of playtime with her babies...

She opened her presents from us every morning (I'm told that was a hit!... Thanks for the idea, Pinterest!)

Snuggled with Annie...

Read her cards from Mama and Daddy...

More presents...

More baby time...

Acted silly...

Played with lots of toys...

Got to sleep with Pappy and Annie...

Got some cool new sunglasses...

Played outside...



The last present...