Little Bunnies

We took the cousins over to Sissy's mother-in-law's house today to get some pictures of Simms and Bennett in their matching bunny outfits. Neither one of us were brave enough to put them in their Easter outfits for Sunday, although today would have been a great day to take pictures in those too! Of course they never sat still long enough to get a good picture of them together, but oh well! Enjoy!







We hung some eggs in a tree, and as you can see, they were determined to get them!





This is Bennett's other cousin, Adaline. Isn't she precious? She is almost 9 months. She and her mommy walked over on their way to lunch. Adaline and Simms will be in the same class one day!




I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend! I think after tomorrow the weather is supposed to be beautiful. Unfortunately, Saturday I will be stuck in a CPR/First Aid/Heimlich course, along with Sissy and Adaline's mom, Tiffany. I thought it was high time I get responsible and learn those things! Simms has a fun day planned with Daddy! I believe they have a trip to Auburn planned to see Gigi and Papa Doc!



Happy Easter!

Welcome Back Sun..

..Your return has 2 toddlers giddy with excitement! They enjoyed some cheap entertainment today and we plan on enjoying you some more tomorrow at the lake! We know you are scheduled to leave again soon since Rain is making a return visit!










Sadly, Simms had an appointment{with her bed}, but wasn't too thrilled about it:

17 months

Our sweet Simms is 17 months old today! We really enjoy this stage with her~ she is turning into quite the little toddler!! Some days I look at her and it almost takes my breath away at how grown up she is now! I guess it should make me feel better that she STILL drinks a bottle! (Not really, but we are working on it still!) She is so vocal now, and it is such fun for us to try and decide what she is saying, especially when she talks in "Simms Sentences." Some of her new words that she says over and over are balloon, (she loves picking out balloons in the store,) moon, car, Ebbie (Ellie), BB (Bennett).

It is so fun for us to watch her do her "newest" thing, which is to read books out loud. She is so serious when she is reading. Her favorite books are the Karen Katz books, Where is Baby's.... (Birthday cake, Easter Eggs, etc.). She opens up each flap and says, "No"..and then starts babbling her sentences until the last flap, in which she says, "Yay" and begins clapping.

Her eating has gotten much better, but still, some days are MUCH better than others. But we are making improvements!

She is just such a joy to us, and we are so thankful for her little life and the sweet little girl that she is becoming! Happy 17 months Sweet Simms!

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!