Thursday, September 9, 2010

First Birthday!

Mary Adams turned one last Saturday, September 4th! We had a family birthday party at home so she was the only child there- oh well, she certainly did not mind being the absolute center of attention! Here she is coming downstairs right after she woke up. She loves balloons so we had a ton waiting for her.

Charley and I got her a little kitchen and had it set up that morning for her to see. It only took a couple of hours for him to put it together!
Birthday breakfast. She would not let go of that balloon the entire time she ate!

At the party opening her presents. Sweet Nana gave her the American Girl Bitty Baby. Mary Adams loves kissing it!

Food for her kitchen

Birthday lunch at the party

Mary Adams' strawberry cake and cupcake!

It took her a while to figure out the icing but now I think she's in love!

Too busy to pose...

Figuring out one of her (many!) new presents

Uncle Will taking her for a spin

Worn out after a long birthday! And yes, Ruby is still wearing the collar- should come off very soon though!!

What a great birthday and the weather was amazing! Later, while my mom and Milly babysat the dads, brothers, Charley, and I went to the Carolina/LSU game. Not such a good ending score on a great day but it was wonderful getting into the football scene again!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

August and NC Beach Trip

Well, I'm very behind on updating pictures but it is getting harder and harder to find time to sit down and blog! It's true, now that Mary Adams is walking, she is into EVERYTHING (and I thought she was into everything before!!) August was a very busy but sad month. My Pappy (GRANDfather Adams) passed away on August 23rd so we went down to Pine Island, FL to be with my mom's family and go to the Memorial service. He was a wonderful man and I'm happy to say he was my grandfather.

This picture was taken after bathtime (one of MA's favorite activities!). She's actually trying to get back in the tub!

Here we are on our long drive to Oak Island for a big King family beach trip. We had so much fun playing with everyone in a great setting! Mary Adams was a great traveler- thank goodness!

In a precious bathing suit Milly bought for her. Her legs look hilarious in it...
Playing in the hose on the deck
Attempt at getting a little kids' shot- this is about as good as it gets as far as everyone looking up. Here is Sally, Mary Adams, Walter, Addie, and Mary Neal.
And she's outta there!
MA and Walter playing in the tub
Playing with Milly after swimming
Hanging out on the porch
Now doing her favorite thing on the porch- eating!
Back at home and relaxing after a long week of playing at the beach
Here she is in Bokeelia at the lunch after Pappy's service. Mary Adams had a great time hamming it up for everyone.
Playing with Aunt Leelee after lunch
That is all for now but MA has a birthday coming up on Saturday so there will be many pictures coming soon!