All grown up

Ella just wanted to apply some make up to her eyes and lips....just like mommy does....except I usually stick with brands like maybelline or loreal, not crayola.

No Training Wheels

Chris told Annabelle he would take off the training wheels on her bike on Saturday, and she talked about nothing else all week. So when Saturday came, the training wheels came off and 45 minutes later, she was riding sans training wheels and happy as a clam. Here is some video of her proudest moments, and some not so proud.

TAG - YOU'RE IT!

You were right Bobbi Jo, I am always the first one to respond! These really are fun...copy and paste into your next blog entry, and put your answers in.

Two names you go by:
1. Amber
2. Mommy
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. sweat pants
2. t-shirt
Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. breakfast
2. a retreat of some kind
Two people who will most likely respond to this
1. I never know
2. ?
Two things you did last night:
1. watched Madagascar with my girls and Chris
2. read a book
Two things you ate today
1. nothing yet
2.
Two people you last spoke to
1. Chris
2. Annabelle
Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. laundry
2. cleaning
Longest car rides:
1. Florida to California
2. No. California to Canada
Two favorite beverages:
1. water
2. coke zero

Ella's cup of Joe

So I am glad that milk doesn't come with caffeine, because my 2 yr. old would be an addict. So like her mama, Ella does not wake up cheerful, and is a bit groggy/grumpy until she downs a cup of milk (in 10 seconds flat). It made me laugh this morning because I asked her what she wanted for breakfast as I was getting her milk ready, and she just started crying and saying no, no, no! So I calmed her and said that we would just talk about it after she had her cup of milk. So sure enough, 10 seconds later, she was cheerful, and singing along with sesame street, and told me exactly what she wanted for breakfast with a smile on her face. I've learned my lesson to not talk with Ella before she has had her cup of joe! Oh how I love these little personalties that are developing:-)

Tag, You're It!

Inspired by Candace's blog entry, here are 7 songs that have shaped my summer....are you up to the challenge? Blog as many as you can, it's fun to see what others are listening to.

1. "Umbrella" by Marie Digby: this has become our little Ella's song, since her name is repeated over and over in the song. So we like to put it on and groove with Ella.
2. "Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani: so I really enjoy Gwen Stefani, and I love listening to this song of hers. Not to mention the fact that I have been craving a sweet escape of my own.
3. "Please Come Home" by Dustin Kensrue: this song is a song about the prodigal son from the father's perspective, and I love this music and lyrics, and it is one of my all time favorite bible stories.
4. "Made To Love" by Toby Mac: this has been on my running list for 4-5 months now, and I never get tired of it, this song has a great beat and is an incredible reminder that I was created for Christ.
5. "Everyday" by Lincoln Brewster: we have developed a habit now of listening to this song on the way to church on Sundays. The girls chant "everyday song" until I put it on. Definately snaps us out of sleepy mode and prepares us for a morning of worship.
6. "You're Beautiful" by Phil Wickham: we were introduced to this song in our worship service at Compass, and it is so worshipful for me. I love the combination of the melody and lyrics, it truly stands up to it's title as a beautiful song.
7. "Lord Prepare Me" by many artists: do you remember this old chorus? The words have stuck with me since my college days, and I now sing it as a prayer for Annabelle and Ella before bed each night.

Good Friends

Holly Shanahan, is here visiting her family while Kevin has been away for the summer, so the girls and I got to go have lunch with Liz and Holly and meet Holly's little girl Andie.....such a cutie! It is amazing to watch time fly by....I was on youth staff with Hinson as Holly went through her highschool years, and she now has been married for two years and has a baby! Crazy!

Cali

The Curry's just took a little vacation/roadtrip to Santa Rosa California this last week to visit Amber's mom and siblings. We did a lot of relaxing in mom's beautiful backyard, barbequing, swimming, a day at the beach, a day at the coolest park ever, a day at Mt. Gilead (the camp Chris and I met at), a little bowling, some In-N-Out, and a day with grandpa Mallie (Amber's dad) in Coos Bay Or. on the way out of town. The girls did great on the drive down and back up. Here is a slideshow of our week...enjoy!


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