Race Day!!

Today was Paisley's first road race that she participated in!!  We can't start early enough.  About a month ago I had a co-worker die from brain cancer.  Before he passed away, his wife and the Senior student council decided to put on a run not only for him but for brain cancer research.  It was a 5k race, and Jordan, Paisley and I all participated.  Jordan walked and carried Paisley in a backcarrier while I ran  (21:30...3rd place in my "old" age group).  It was a great race, and there were tons of people there...almost 500!!  Jordan said Paisley was clapping at all the passing runners and trying to give them high fives as they passed.  She loves road races already!!  It was for such a wonderful cause, but as you can see...Paisley was ready for a nap by the time we were done.   

It's Been Awhile!

Let's see...it has been quite awhile since I posted anything here.  As always, things are always happening at our house.  We are winding down the school year, and it can't come fast enough.  Jordan only has 9 days of school left!!  He has summer classes, but I am free for the summer...not until June 11 though.  Oh that is so long away!!

I have become a garage sale addict...I think I've had my fill though.  Paisley has enough clothes for two little girls!  I can't resist a good deal though.  I picked up a infant swing, and Paisley loves it.  However, we don't have anywhere to hang it outside.  We've been hanging it in the garage which has worked great with all of the rain.  We back the vehicles out, and she is good to go. 

We are getting ready for the swimming season.  My cousins were in Darlington a couple of weeks ago, and we all met at the hotel.  We tested the water, but it was past bedtime, so it wasn't a huge hit with Paisley.

Paisley is all over.  A couple of weeks ago she was in the nursery at church, and the ladies commented to us afterward that she is "quite the monkey."  So true!!  She has no fear and will climb on anything.  The Friday before Mother's Day, Paisley was running through the patio door and fell.  However, her face hit the slider.  It bruised so quickly.  It is looking much better, but for a week I felt like a terrible mother.  At breakfast on Mother's Day a man saw Paisley and said to her, "You have a dirty face."  I just smiled and shook my head!!

Jordan gave us a great surprise by purchasing the largest chair known to man.  It is hideous, and he thinks it is great.  I can just imagine this chair around a campfire.  The whole campground would need to walk by the campsite just to see this monster.

Lastly, I just wanted to share that Paisley really is alot like me.  She loves her pancakes just like her mom.  When Jordan isn't home, this is what we eat.  We don't care if it is breakfast or supper!  As you can see, she like the bigger pieces!

Springtime Fun!

Paisley loves the outdoors.  With the beautiful weather, we have been spending a lot of time outside.  We can't wait until summer when we can spend much more time outside together.  She really likes going to the park, and she loves her slide in the yard.

The Garage Is Done!!

We can finally park in our garage after two months of parking out in the cold.  We get spoiled so quickly, and we don't even realize it until we have to go outside to get in the car when it is raining or cold out.  The garage project has been a vision of Jordan's for quite awhile.  At the end of February, Jordan's cousin came down and they drywalled and insulated the garage.  A couple of weeks ago, we had someone come and paint it.  Jordan bought storage last weekend, and this weekend we finally put the finishing touches on it.  I have to give Jordan all the credit.  I didn't do a whole lot except hold things when needed and keep Paisley from getting into everything.  It looks organized and fantastic!!

Updates from All Around

     Today was a little bit of a sad day.  Ruger and Wetherby were officially moved outside.  Twice this week they have peed on things.  This is not the first time.  They don't really like Paisley, and it is finally warm enough.  I feel guilty, and I hope they do okay. 

     Paisley has officially started to brush her own teeth.  Okay...it really isn't brushing, but she really enjoys putting the toothbrush in her mouth and pretending that she is brushing.  We think it is cute.

     Paisley is definitely in the stage of taking things out of drawers and throwing them all over the floor.  One of her favorite things to do is to take all of her clothes out of her dresser.  I can't tell you how many times we fold her clothes in a day.  Another favorite drawer to empty is under the stove.  Fortunately, she will ususally put the cookie sheets etc. back. 

We Have a Climber!

For awhile now Paisley has been able to climb into "kids" chairs.  She has been trying to climb onto the couch, but it is just too big for her.  Today, she figured out that she can climb into the rocking chair all by herself.  She was so proud of herself when she finally made it.  However, we have to work on sitting down when we get in the chair.  She thinks it is a game to stand up, and then I come over and tell her to sit down. We had quite the challenge this afternoon.

Finally Getting Warm

On a foggy day that turned into a fabulous afternoon, Paisley and I went to the park.  I had school cancelled, and it ended up being 60 + degrees that day.  It was a great day to go for a swing.