July 30 - 31, 2013

"We spent these days playing at Ken's house and we visited the Lost Sea. The Lost Sea is an underground lake and we got to ride a boat on the lake."

July 29, 2013

"We went to Rock City and visited Lookout Mountain. You walk through all these best rock formations and get to a point where you can see 7 states at one time. Pretty cool! Mommy and Cailyn carried me. I got so tired, I actually fell asleep in my carrier."

July 28, 2013

"We went to the Aquarium today. I rode in my Baby Bjorn with Aunt Ashley. I liked looking at all of the fish and animals."

July 21, 2013

"Today, I wore one of Cailyn's dresses to church. I went to Bible Class for the 1st time. I did okay. It's during my nap time and I was tired, so I was a little fussy. It was fun to go and play and see everything."

July 20, 2013

"My dad fed me my green beans tonight. He did a great job, but I did end up wearing more food that normal:)"

July 19, 2013

"I got to play with my cousins, Cam and Eli. We played at my house and then went to their hotel to swim. It was fun."

Organizing 101 - Admitting I Have a Problem

Hello, my name is Amanda and I am an organizer!

I am ALWAYS thinking of ways I can better organize a space or organize our family. I enjoy organizing and it helps keep me sane in a crazy world. It annoys me that sometimes I tend to reorganize things I have already organized. I just find better systems:) 

Right now, we live in an apartment, so I am contained. I don't know what will happen when I finally have a house and all that space! For now, it is fun to create my systems and what works for our family.

I am going to start posting some of my organizing ideas and websites I like. Some things I have taken from other places and some things I have created on my own. 

July 16, 2013

"I am sitting in a big girl stroller now. My mom says I need to stop growing."

July 15, 2013

"Today, I went on a play date with Mommy's friends and my friends. I mostly played with Adalaide. She's so cute. She liked to use me to help her stand up."

6 months - July 9, 2013

Dear Genevieve,

You are such a sweet, lovely baby girl. We are so lucky to have you in our family. You are so much fun and we are loving the new stages you are entering. You are getting to be such a big girl:)

Genevieve Likes:

- funny smiles

- eating bananas, apples, and carrots 

- bath time

- outdoors

- her cousins

- rolling over

- playing in her bouncy seat

Genevieve Dislikes:

- being hungry

- being tired

- sweet potatoes

Genevieve's Firsts:

- rolling all over the room

- eating solid foods

- sleeping in her crib all night

- beach trip

- Fourth of July

- sitting in a restaurant chair by herself

- first tooth on the bottom

- cousin time

- Dynamo soccer game

- sitting in her Playseat

- ear infection

- harmonica playing from Grandpop

- falling asleep on Aunt Michelle

July 10, 2013

"Today, I went to the pediatrician because of a lingering cold I had. It turns out I have an ear infection so I started my first prescription: Amoxicillin. I take it pretty well:).

July 9, 2013

"My Mimi found my 1st tooth. She was so excited. My mom can't believe I am already getting a tooth. I haven't been too fussy."

July 8, 2013

"Today, I got to spend time with my 2nd and 3rd cousins, my MImi, my great great grandparents, and my cousins. I got to hear my Grandpop play the harmonica for the 1st time. I really like music."

July 7, 2013

"Today, I went to Austin to celebrate Mama D's 86th birthday. It was fun to see all of my dad's family. I did really well on the trip and at the party."

July 6, 2013

"I had a great day. We are celebrating my Aunt Ashley's birthday. I swam in the pool with my Aunt Michelle and cousins. I am lucky to have such sweet cousins."

July 5, 2013

"I am big enough for the blue swing at Mimi and Pawpaw's house. All four of my cousins used this swing."

July 4, 2013

"I had a great July 4th. We had a lazy day and then we went to Grandma's house for a cookout. I got to sit at the table with everyone. I sat in my bumbo."