Mardi Gras!

The whole family in Jackson Square

"Throw me something mister"

Savannah on Daddy's shoulders trying to get some beads.

Savannah was so tired that she was about to go to sleep in the ladder box.

Mallie Kate, Ellery, and Savannah in their Mardi Gras shirts.

Savannah, Ashlea, and Ellery

We are excited about some toys!

We got a lady bug!

All the girls on the guys shoulders trying to get something from the floats.

The girls with a lady dressed up like a cupcake on Mardi Gras day!

Mommy and Savannah

The girls each got a flower to match their outfits.

February 16th-21st

Charlie, Savannah, and I were so lucky to be able to go to Mardi Gras this year. We went with several people from our church and Charlie's Dad. One of the guys from the church grew up in New Orleans so he knew his way around and where to take us when. We had a blast. I think we saw more parades in the time we were gone than Savannah has in her whole life. It was so interesting to see all the people dressed up and the beautiful floats. The people on the floats loved little kids. They would do anything to give them beads or toys. Savannah thought it was Christmas all over again. Dyer (one of the guys from church) made a ladder box for the girls to sit in so the people on the floats could see them to throw them stuff. You can see the ladder box in the pictures above. It was just right for all of the girls to fit in. They had a blast. Savannah loved having friends around all the time. We got to visit downtown New Orleans, go to the French Quarter, see Jackson Square, and have beignets at Cafe Du Monde. We ate at wonderful restaurants. Hopefully we will be able to go back again another time. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Snow Skiing!

Daddy and Savannah skiing down the hill.

Chris, Diane (Diamond), and Savannah

Savannah thought she needed to wear the goggles.

Savannah trying out one of the boys crazy hats!

January 23, 2012

Charlie, Savannah, and I were lucky enough to be able to go on the ski trip with the youth again this year. Savannah had a great time. She loves all of the attention she gets from everyone and the fact that she gets whatever she wants to eat. Savannah did not ski this year but Charlie and I are planning on getting her on a pair of skis next year. She did ski down a little hill with Charlie and loved every minute of it. We had a great time and hope to do it again next year. As you can see she was trying on everybody's ski gear.

Conversation with Savannah!

January 15, 2012
Savannah never ceases to amaze Charlie and I with what she will tell us. We thought this conversation was worth sharing with everyone. I hope that you enjoy.

Me: Savannah tell Daddy what you saw outside.
Savannah: A helicopter
Me: No, you saw an airplane. Nanna and Poppa rode an airplane yesterday.
Savannah: I want to ride a helicopter.
Me: Maybe one day you can ride a helicopter.
Savannah: Just put money in it.

Charlie and I busted out laughing. We finally realized that she was talking about riding a toy helicopter at the mall. Who needs to ride a real one.

Christmas Day 2011!

December 25, 2011
We had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Santa did come and visit Savannah bringing her a cupcake which she had requested and a swing set. It was wonderful. Then we went to church and celebrated the birth of our Savior. After church we went to lunch at Me-Maws and then to Poppa and Nana's to open presents. It was a great day! Savannah did think she was at a birthday party with all the presents. We told her that it was Jesus's birthday. She never ceases to make us laugh!

Christmas Eve 2011!

December 24, 2011
Today we got to celebrate Christmas Eve with Charlie's side of the family. It was wonderful. We started off with breakfast at Granny's and then opening presents. Then we went to Pa-Paw's house for dinner. It was a great day with our family. Savannah loved all of the attention she got. Here are a few pictures from our day. I hope you enjoy!

Dinner with Santa!

December 18, 2011
Today we had dinner with Santa at church. This would be the first time Savannah has been able to participate in this. We did not think that she would have anything to do with Santa because Charlie and I took her to see Santa Claus on Wednesday night and she cried and screamed "no see Santa, no see Santa". Well she was so tired from the weekend that she fell asleep on Charlie at the dinner. Charlie decided to try to get her picture with Santa since she was asleep. So, here are some pictures of her with Santa Claus.

Conversation with Savannah!

December 1, 2011

Today I had an interesting conversation with Savannah. I had just picked her up from her Pa-Paw's house and we were on the way home. She must have asked me a million things on the way home but this was one of the funniest things she said.

Savannah: I want to go to Nana's house.

Me: You can't go to Nana's house she is not home.

Savannah: Nana go shopping?

Me: No, Nana is at the beach.

Savannah: Poppa go with Nana to the beach?

Me: Yes, Poppa went with Nana to the beach.

Savannah: Pannah go to the beach.

Me: You can't go to the beach it is to cold.

Savannah: Mommy and Pannah might blow away.

I just busted out laughing. I said yes we might blow away. I guess she remembers the beach being windy when we were there last. It is just so funny how her little mind works!