Frozen themed tea party

That's a lot of Elsas!

Elsa and Olaf

If you come across Elsa and Olaf while looking at Christmas lights, it's pretty much a law that you stop for a picture.  Even if there is a line of traffic behind you.

One of my favorite things about Christmas

Impromptu Manger Scenes. Normally,  it involves the usual cast, but at least she let Jesus stay. It looks like the rest of the crew are across the room on a field trip.

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Henry said go bulldogs!

Happy thanksgiving from Little Fawn

Looks like sure made herself a nest.

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The boy loves Josie

It was his first word. 

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Henry's baby

For some reason, Henry loves this baby doll.  No one has cared a bit for her until Henry decided he likes her,  and now it's all, "But she's my favorite one, he's never gonna let me have her! " said with lots of crying and wailing.  We only have like 20 other dolls, said with an eye roll. 

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Bathtub 1, Henry 0

Henry slipped in the bathroom last night and busted his lip open. He is not handling it like a man. 

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Dinner

Enjoying dinner with my favorite boy. He keeps trying to share his bread with me. Oddly, I don't want any after he's rubbed it on his tray, squeazed it, stuck it in his mouth and pulled it back out. 

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Pleased

Someone is pretty pleased with themselves for getting up on the couch  

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Dove Hunt 2014

Not only are my girls holding doves, Will also told me when he got to the cleaning area, Uncle Paul was teaching Laurie how to clean birds.  That girl isn't afraid of anything but the witches in Disney movies. 

He's A Walker

The day before Henry turned eleven months, he took his first step. Since then, he's gotten better every day. This was taken 2 days ago and he's improved since then.  He's a walking maniac now. I like that he claps for himself. We're not above self acclaim here at the barbour house.   (Sorry it's sideways, I couldn't figure out how to turn it)

While the cats are away the mouse will play

The girls abandoned the boy today to go play in Yazoo. Henry thought that was a great time to destroy all their toys. I'm sure they won't notice. 

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Reason #629 Why Big Sisters Are Awesome

They help you ride your airplane.

More proof. ..

That having older sisters pays off. 

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A boy and his ball

Because what boy doesn't love balls.

Sweet taters and avocado

It's what's for dinner. 

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Henry likes his first horse show

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Henry may like the tractors more than the horses.

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Third children

Are God's gift for putting up with the first ones.  They are finally big enough to be good helpers while I'm relaxing.

It's blackberry cobbler time!

A great day at Louise.  Poor Anna Fair was so tired.

Would you be interested in sleeping completely folded over your legs?  It doesn't look comfortable.

In other news, at his 9 month check up, he weighed in at 21.4 lbs and 28.5 in tall.  80% and 90% ranges.  (I think that's what they said, who knows what I miss these days)

June

We attended VBS at our church.

 I made coordinating outfits for all three.

Ate a blue marker.

Ate his first big boy food, broccoli, about half even made it in his mouth.

 Went to the beach with BB and Granddaddy.  Laurie, the wild one, caught several all by herself, then one fiesty crab pinched her and that was the end of it.  Anna Fair, the little lamb, cried when we made her touch one with one finger.

 Went to the Hangout.  We love the bubble machine.  One of our children stood on the very edge, getting her shoes in it.  One of our children emersed herself up over the top of her head.  Guess which is which.

 

 Laurie would have wondered out in the waves up over her head if we'd have let her.

 Ate handfuls of sand.  Yes, I'm a good mom, I let my kids eat sand.

 Took a selfie in the ocean.  This is right before a giant rogue wave crashed over us and these 2 angels about drowned me hanging on.

 Lots of digging in the sand.

 We found a barnacle (or something) with all these tiny little crabs (or something) living in it.

 On the very last day, Anna Fair, on her own, with no coaxing, walked out into the water.  We were so proud of her.  It was only about ankle deep, but in between waves, she would crouch down and then hop up to jump the waves.

And that is June in a nutshell.

Camping in Yazoo

It might be hard when you're already passed out on the couch.

Worlds Best Baby-sitter

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Anna Fair's 3 Year Old Program

Anna Fair's program this year was Living Water.  As always, she was so precious.  I love seeing her baby face singing in her baby voice with her cute baby hand motions.  It kills me to see this sweet girl get bigger each year, I really want her to stay my baby.

Laurie's End of Year Activites

Wowsers, May was a busy month.

Barnyard Praise.
Such a cute program.  And so long, I was really impressed at how well these guys did.  Laurie's big line was, "We trust you, Lord, we really do!"

 Ball Tots had there year end program.  I wasn't sure what to expect, but Laurie has loved it all year.  It looks like they combine just enough silliness with ball handling to make learnging fun.

 Getting her first trophy was a big thrill and the highlight for her.

 Ballet Recital
After 3 years with Ms Krista, and she still loves ballet.  So precious in their tutus. After the performance, they had a free dance time to Let it Go.  Our very favorite song right now.  I have always loved Laurie's independence and free spririt.  She fell off the stage at one point and got right back up to keep dancing.  I'm pretty sure every other kid (and me too) would have run away crying, but not Laurie.   A little embarrassed, but it was still a nice reminder of what a great kid we have.

 Laurie's class at a very fun and wild and crazy field day.  A great way to end a great year.