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10 years ago.

We look so young! 

Baby in a tub!

Here's another tradition....

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This years photo was a lot of work.  A lot of tears went into the making of this photo!  Plus, I had to change the location to the other side of the building, the plant looks so pretty on this side and there was this crazy looking tomato plant that looked...well, CRAZY.  This is how most of the photos looked:

God love my Mom's heart for putting up with us! 

The Final Countdown...

Today Emma and I went to the local children's museum.  It's kinda small, but does the entertainment trick for Emma.

In the "baby" room.  She didn't stay long. 

Piloting an airplane.  Not so great photo.

Banker

Dollywood take 3 (and other mumbo jumbo)

Tuesday I took Emma to Dollywood solo.  I was proud that I got her, stroller, Kavu bag, and her bag on the trolley and off.  When we met up with our friends she shut down!  The cars were the first ride so I pretty much forced her to ride thinking she'd love it. (did the same thing with the carousel during trip 1!)

Friday, Justin happened to luck up and have the day off so we tried with him. She did so much better.  Didn't ride very much but got in the car on her own free will and drove her dad and waved to me as we passed.  It was a fun trip and we have a few more times to go to get her Disney ready!

Today we enjoyed the pool.  This starts my last week of vacation. Emma and I both head back to "school" next week.

This is E tanning like her daddy by covering her face with the towel.  She just covers more than her face.  Cracks me up! 

Day 5: Commenting Challenge

I'm so in decisive I can't decide on my favorite meal.  I know my favorite food is CUPCAKES.  It's so bad that I look for a cupcakery when I go to different places.  It may be while I have gained some poundage this summer!  We are heading back to my parent's camper and I plan to enjoy some GiGis cupcakes!

Part is missing because I have already taken a mental bite! haahaa!

Day 4: Commenting Challenge

If this is your first day to my blog, please go back and check the other days!
Day one
Day two
Day three

Guess who is back in wifi land!  We had an interesting visit to Dollywood.  I don't know if Emma will ever warm up to rides, BUT this girl loves to swing!!! I could have saved myself the sweat if I'd just stayed at the campground and let her play on the playground all day! (I like to play around with the Beautiful Mess app, but I'm not very crafty with it)

Christmas!?!  I am not really thinking or planning for Christmas.  I save that for colder weather, I'm on summer break and I want to enjoy my sweet little girl for another week before I head back to work!

I do think I'm going to invest in some Sabika earrings for my sister-in-laws and Mom for Christmas, but that is the extent of thinking ahead!  I have to plan a trip to Disney, celebrate Emma's 3rd birthday, and turn 35 before I can even dream of being in the Christmas spirit!

Day 3: Commenting Challenge

I'm heading back to civilization! I promise to check out everyone's blogs and comment and add.  Thanks again for commenting along!

Pinterest. I had a strong love affair with it then it kinda fizzled.  I did some projects, and I still head over and check it out every now and again when I need inspiration!  I use it mostly for dinner ideas.  My favorite one is so simple I can quote it from memory...

Taco Chicken
Chicken tenders or breast
1 package of taco seasoning
salsa
cheese

Put the taco mix in a ziploc bag and then add chicken a piece or two at a time and shake it to coat the chicken.  Place on a baking pan or dish and cook for 30 min.  When there's 10 minutes add some salsa to the top and cheese.  That's it!  You can serve over rice or you can eat it as a wrap.  Emma loves corn so I always add corn to any taco meal I do!

Sorry for the lack of pictures but I hope you will give this a try and you can check me out on Pinterest at (well I will have to add that later when I get some connection!)