Summertime

Well, pregnancy does not help the frequency of my posts. (and I can't imagine how having the second out and about will help much either) I am in love with a summer with my sweet Greer bug and her sweet Daddy. Without doubt I am surrounded by the three loves of my life. Here are some summer pictures that I will treasure in my memories forever.

p.s. I will let you imagine all the ways the third love of my life is affecting my days and nights. Let's just say- I can't wait to meet baby boy Tidd.

Our beautiful backyard- thanks to my talented husband.

Greer enjoys running through the sprinkler. She refers to it as "go-go."

Including Daddy in the fun. I am thankful that he is a good sport because Momma is not able to do much running at this point.

The result of finishing our evening with a little ice cream.

This Week

Greer and I have been alone a lot this week (and of June). A couple of weeks ago, I decided to sign us up for Mommy and Me swimming lessons. Of course, it has been a nice treat just to get out of the house and in the water, but Greer has really had fun as well.

The lessons are mostly about becoming familiar with being in the water. She has been very vocal with a resounding "no" when it is time to go underwater. She loves all the songs we sing, and becomes a ham when we sing "If you're happy and you know it."

It is hard to take pictures since I am in the water the whole time. I admit to not being very motivated to take them as well. I love being in the pool, but feel like a beached whale these days! :)

Pictures from Amy

I realized that I haven't posted any of the pictures Amy (www.amyfree.com) took back in May. Here are some. I will promise to post more later.

Our "Greer Bug"

Bubbles have been one of our favorite treats this spring and summer.

My favorite of the whole bunch!

Greer's Birthday

Greer is 2! Can you believe it?

Breakfast- She's already in her Clemson cheerleading uniform. Thanks Aunt Ash and Uncle P!

Opening a present from Marmie, Poppie, and Gram
She gets so excited about opening cards. They get a bigger reaction than the presents!

Greer pushing her new baby in her new stroller.
After her nap, she got to see her new baby "station"-compete with high chair, bed, and bath- from the Tidds and Gram. Chad deserves a BIG hug for putting it together!

Having way too much fun at Monkey Joe's.

She finally got the hang of going down the slide.

Dinner with the Cochrans was a fun way to end the evening. Here is the kids table with Ben, Anna, Meghan, and Greer.

Greer's birthday cupcake

Greer was a HUGE fan of the icing.

Courtney's Graduation

Last Friday, my cousin, Courtney, graduated from Walhalla High School. Greer and I decided (at the last minute) to ride up with my parents for the big event. It was so much fun! Thanks Courtney and Aunt Karen for hosting us! Congratulations and best wishes Courtney!

Greer wanted to drive us all to Clemson for the graduation!
Greer loves Courtney- especially now that she can stop by on her way to the College of Charleston!

Aunt Karen, Courtney, and Greer

We also got to see Aunt April and take a tour of Mark and April's beautiful new house!

Playing with Aunt Karen after lunch.

Guess I should also mention that the graduation was at Clemson. While I attended the graduation, my dad took Greer on a walk around campus. You can say that she will be expected to be a Clemson Tiger after she graduates from high school. :)

Krispy Kreme

Here are some pictures of Greer's first trip to a Krispy Kreme for hot-n-now doughnuts. I was having a craving, so we decided to indulge in some sugar and make a memory. :)

Chad and Greer watched the doughnuts come around the conveyor line.

Wearing their hats with pride!

EdVenture

Susan, Bella, Greer, and I went to Family Night at EdVenture this week. Can you argue with $1 admission? It was slightly chaotic for parents of almost 2-year-olds to navigate around the big kids. Both of our sweet girls left drenched after playing in the water exhibit outside. They were probably a little tired, too! This mommy sure was! Here are a few pictures thanks to the iPhone...

Playing on the John Deere tractor
Taking "eggs" from the chicken to the tray

As close as Greer will get to driving for a LONG time!

A physics lesson that doubled as tennis balls going down slides
Drumming at the Africa exhibit

They were able to watch themselves on a screen behind me

Jumping in a soft space designed for smaller kids

I hope Greer enjoyed the night because it may be a while before I can take her back. My nerves were blown! Daddy will need to be with us next time, BUT it was a fun way to make some memories while Chad is out of town. Thanks to Susan and Bella for joining us. Spending time with them was the highlight of the evening!