Busy, Busy

We've had a very busy weekend, but most of the time that is how we like it! We headed to Montgomery Friday once Dru got off of work to celebrate Becca's big 28! We had a delicious dinner at Lek's downtown. If you've never been it is an amazing Thai restaurant. SO, SO GOOD! Simms did great at the restaurant, especially considering that we were there for a while, and dealing with a time change (GA to AL) right at bedtime. I promise I think even that one hour makes a difference. She was tired but managed to stay up once we got back to the house so that she could be introduced via ultrasound on video to her cousin, Lillian Hunter Allgood, or Lilla as she will be called. It was such a sweet video!
We were planning on heading back early Saturday morning, but decided to wait and "ride out the storm," literally. Simms was glad as this meant playing in her Tupperware cabinet some more and running up and down the halls. We ate lunch at Chris' Hotdogs and headed back. After dinner last night we took Simms over to Minnie and GrandDanny's to play with Bennett, who was there for an overnighter, as his parents tried to act like college kids again. Simms and B had such a great time. We laughed and laughed at them.
Today was spent at church, well, I will clarify, Dru went but Simms and I didn't. I know, I know. Good Daddy, Bad Mommy! We ate lunch at the Bulloch House which was delicious. My grandparents treated the entire family. Meme usually cooks a FEAST EVERY SUNDAY for the entire family, but this Sunday decided to take everyone out instead. How sweet. We'll take her food any day over the Bulloch House's though! Here are some pictures from the weekend. I have been trying to get some good shots of Simms' LONG hair, but of course she still hates the camera!
Friday

Simms' latest thing~playing with her reflection in the trashcan. Silly girl.

Saturday

Getting ready to pull everything out.

She'll do this forever!

She actually matches some the pieces up! So smart, I know.

Running off all of that energy.

This is what Simms did when I told her no for being in a room that she knows is off limits. She is definitely getting to be a sassy little thing.

I had to take a picture of this picture of Dru. I was so shocked when I glanced at this picture at how much Simms and Dru look alike. It is just crazy to me.
Sunday

Refusing to look at the camera.

And then doing this when I wouldn't stop trying to get a picture. Don't worry. I got her point. Poor thing!

This One Is For You Daddy!

Dru is out of town tonight, here, shooting something with some clients from work. He is normally the one who does Simms' baths, gets her into her PJs, and does the teeth brushing. I was so surprised tonight when Simms took the tooth brush away from me, and proceeded to brush her own {6} teeth. You're doing good Daddy, doing good! We miss you and are so glad you'll be home so VERY soon! Simms is in her special pajamas just for you!

On another note, Simms and Bennett can be checked out here! So cute that they are on the website! Check this cute ETSY site out!


Of course I had to document her BRUSHING HER OWN TEETH!


She came back to the counter for more toothpaste and water! Silly girl!


Had to show off the sweet PJs! I LOVE Old Navy PJ sets!

Sweet Little Gumballs

These 2 sweet gumballs sure were happy the weather was so great today! We had a fun time playing outside although I did get sweaty and out of breath from pushing the stroller up a grassy hill but LOVE being able to be out and about! The adorable shirt Simms has on was an Easter gift from her sweet cousin Bennett. Aren't the shirts adorable? Sissy ordered them from Smitten & Co. She got Bennett several others that are just so precious! Thanks Bennett for my shirt!







**Update on visit with Speech Pathologist** The speech pathologist doesn't think that there is anything medically or developmentally wrong with Simms' eating, it is just her readiness and willingness to do so! So, we will continue working with our sweet, stubborn little girl. She did eat spaghetti with vegetables last night and LOTS of cheerios today!

Simms' 1st Rodeo

This weekend we took Simms to her first rodeo ~the SLE Rodeo in Montgomery. Dru has been going to this rodeo forever, and I've gone with him every year since we've known each other. Since Simms was so young last year, and the rodeo is pretty loud, we left her at Dru's parents. This year Dru was so excited about Simms going! He was convinced she was going to love it, and he was right! We took her to the Friday night and Saturday afternoon performances. She did great! Somehow she took a GREAT nap during the Saturday performance. People around us couldn't believe she slept through all of the noise! Dru's mom kept her Saturday night while Dru and I went back. Yes, if you are calculating, that was 3 performances I attended. Have to support my husband! And we even got to see our sweet friend Laura, her husband Andrew, and his twin William Saturday night! It was fun to get to sit with her and catch up! Here are some pictures from this weekend!

Simms throws her arm out like me when she runs


Checking out her Keds that Bennett passed down to her. Does that make them boys shoes, or are Keds unisex? Hmmm...


Lunch at Sam's BBQ~Delicious and a definite must when we're in Montgomery according to Dru


Watching the horses get ready for the Grand Entry, which Papa Doc rode in




Taking a nap during all of the noise. And it was SO loud!


Playing on the bus. Dru's dad had the bus parked at the Rodeo which was nice because that meant a clean restroom and clean place for Simms to play. And we got to watch the end of the AU/LSU game!


Walking with Gigi after lunch Sunday

We had a great time! Simms loved all of the attention that she got from Gigi and Papa Doc! I am sure she is looking forward to next year's rodeo!

**Simms has her appointment with the Speech Pathologist tomorrow. Please keep us in your thoughts and PRAYERS that it goes well. I am already envisioning her having a few meltdowns as this doctor forces her to eat different foods. Thank goodness Dru will be there!

16 months & SNOW!!

What a day to be 16 months old! We have had SO much snow today. The last time we measured we had almost 5 inches! And it keeps on coming! We took Simms out in it earlier today, when we barely had any yet and at first she loved it, but it only took one fall into the snow face-first to make her want to go inside.


We just can't believe she is 16 months old today! She has changed so much just in the past month! Her vocabulary is really developing, and this month she has started saying a few new words: apple (so clearly), wow, whoa, Elmo (as opposed to Melmo), and she even tries to say thank you, which in Simms language is "tink." She will also do the motions to the Itsy Bitsy Spider. It is so cute to watch her mimic us!

She is into EVERYTHING right now, so our eyes are always on her. Gates for the steps will be ordered really soon, and so will something to go between the banister openings.

We are definitely having to discipline her more. I am reading a wonderful book right now that is helping me to learn to reach out to Simms' heart, and the heart of her misbehavior, and not just correct the behavior. It is really a motivating book.

Things are improving with foods. We have made some progress with some more solids that she will eat, and we just take it one day at a time. Other than one scary incident involving a Cheez-it, she has done relatively well.

Simms has become such a nurturing little child. She walks around hugging her babies and patting them on the back. It is so sweet. I wondered if her dolls were going to interest her, and now they certainly have!

Still only 6 teeth, but she is about to have 2 pop out any day now. And boy do we wish they would hurry up! She LOVES brushing her teeth at night. We have videotaped it because she gets so cracked up and laughs and laughs while we are doing it.

Simms is just the most precious thing in this world to us! We are truly lucky to be her parents!! It is just incredible to me the amount of LOVE that we have for this sweet girl!

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