It's a Small World!

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email saying Mike's squadron has a private webpage detailing what is going on and if I wanted to be part of it to notify the coordinators. Of course, I wanted to know what is going on, so I got access and noticed a post of a future spouse introducing herself. Not having much to do with the social events of the squadron, yet still wanting to be friendly, I shot the girl an email introducing our family (Libby included) and welcoming her into the military life.
Not long after, I got an email from her saying she, too, had a Jack Russell and her Jack is Lizzie! How bad could she really be?!? Emails trailed along that day and one thing lead to another when Carrie said that she was from GA and her fiance from TX. Well, HALLELUJAH! Another GA girl in Jersey and our husbands work together. An added bonus: She is a DAWG fan, and spells it the right way, too - a true sign of her quality upbringing.
I got so excited that I looked her up elsewhere and found that she knew THREE of MY friends from DACULA!!! Turns out, Carrie went to college with my long-time friends from Dacula...but the story gets even jucier...
Carrie is from Pelham. Even better, she is related to one of my uncles!
We have so much in common that it is really just scary at this point. We are both so excited to have each other here in the JerZ!

Vacation 2008

Note: We were on vacation for 12 days. Then came home, cleaned up, and had fun with some company who came into town for a week. Sorry for the month-long delay, but anything worth having is worth the wait, right?

Mike was able to take leave in July, and although it alllllways seems so short, we were able to cram in tons of fun!
BEACH TRIP!
We started off our vacation meeting Pop and Nanna in Myrtle Beach, SC for Libby and Kensley's first beach trip. Both girls were huge fans of the beach (thank goodness) and enjoyed spending quality time with Nanna and Pop, of course.

Kensley loved how it felt when the waves came in and then returned to the ocean.

POP and NANNA

Kensley loves hanging outside at Nanna and Pop's house. Swinging is surely on the daily menu of activities.

Kensley loves to swing on the front porch! She and Pop are big buddies. When she sees the phone, she starts whispering, "Pop. Pop. Pop."

Nanna couldn't be more smitten with a baby. They just love on each other, and scrunch their noses at each other, and gigggggggle! Lots of giggling!

GRAMMY and POPPY

What would a trip south be without Grammy and Poppy??? Kensley perfected some of her climbing talents on Grammy and Poppy's stairs

Grammy worked really hard to teach Kensley how to blow kisses. Happy to report she is working on that diligently.

Poppy was more than happy to get in the floor and play with little miss. She wasn't so sure of that goatee, though. Does this mean she has a preference for a bare face already?!?

Just Peachy
...and you had to know that Kensley has her REAL Georgia Peaches for the first time. I would say she is a fan.
Mr. JOE and Mrs. JUDY
Kensley has quite the fan club (I am not saying that to brag), and Mr. Joe and Mrs. Judy definitely rank right up there. They dote on her while she is near and treat her like one of their own. What a blessed little girl to be surrounded with such LOVE!

MONKEY JOE'S

My girlfriend from college recently took her kids to Monkey Joe's in Warner Robins, so I checked to see if there was one close in NJ...there isn't. BUT there is a brand new one in DACULA! Yaaaay! It is basically an inflated playground where kids go to have fun and giggle the day away. It is very clean and safe, so long as children are closely monitored. The best part is that parents can play with their children! We really had a great time here!

Let the PAMPERING begin!

What's a true vacation without a little bit o' pampering? Kensley and Nanna dropped me off for a pedi while they shopped nearby. When they were finished with all of their errands, they came back to check my progress. Kensley was a HIT! They took her from Nanna and carried her all over the salon playing with her and allowing her to entertain them. Kensley even got to sit in the spa chairs and looked like the total pro. She didn't get the royal treatment with her toes, but she definitely did as far as attention. Can you tell one of the techs is taking her picture, too?

Mutual Admiration Society

I really don't think these pictures need description - the looks on their faces say it all!

Kensley's Many Faces

Kensley has always been pretty expressive. Lately, she is putting a face with her ever-evolving emotions. She is a hoot and happens to feel the same about her um, talent. Enjoy our little comedian!

...And Away She Goes!!!

Here's the little punkin on her way. I have been told that I am her second biggest fan, now...you'll see why in the video!

Side note:I don't let Kensley just hang out in her diaper. She had a dress on earlier (that had to be tucked in to move) and she was getting ready for a bath.

Let Freedom Ring!

The cutest little town of Medford puts on a huge Independence Day Celebration and this year we finally went. Our good friends, the Barnes, met up with us and we did 4th of July southern style. We got a bucket of chicken and tailgated with our blankets while watching the fireworks (and people!). The fireworks started about an hour after Kensley's usual bedtime, but true to her nature, she stayed awake (and congenial) in time to see her first round of fireworks! She thought they were nice, but definitely not worth staying up to see the finale. That's right folks, Kensley peacefully fell asleep during the 4th of July spectacular! Nevertheless, it was a night of fun.

Fireworks?! Are you serious!?!?
The Barnes
Watching fireworks with Daddy

Crawlin' Critter

Kensley is on the move! She is much faster in reverse, but on the move nonetheless. This pose is her latest accomplishment. She proceeds from the crab position onto her bottom and, true to her personality, claps for herself. Atta girl!

Crawl
Crab
and Cheer!