Trees, trees, trees

Our multi-site location of Mt. Tabor, g3 handed out trees at the local Earth Day Fair.  Here we are in action getting ready for the tree giveaway.  Didn't get a snap of Belle but she was very helpful!!!
check out our new site link at http://www.gathergrowgo.org/  God is at work!

Florida Sunshine

Every year we try to make it down to Bonita to visit Dad and Liz as they split their time between the sunny Florida Coast and the NC mountains.  I wasn't sure if we were actually going to make it.  Brian got really sick which spread to Belle and I.  I was able to get her some antibotics and we decided to try to make the trip.  Flying with a 18 month old and two sick parents is NEVER something I would advise however it wasn't so bad.  Belle actually slept half of the way down and by Wednesday of our week vacation we felt better.  Nothing the beach can't cure. 

Belle absolutely loved the beach.  We went every morning until lunch time.  She loved pointing out all the birds, shells and playing in the sand.  Mommy tried to will her to construct a sandcastle; let's say we made progress :)

Dad and Liz live in an awesome neighborhood in Florida that has tons of greenway paths, restaurants, parks and a marina.  Belle loved playing in one of the parks and watch cautiously as the doggies enjoyed some exercise.  The white one, is buddy and the rest are his friends.

Belle was also excited about her second boat ride, even though we didn't get too far since something happened to the boat, but she liked checking out all the sites and sounds for sure!

We loved swimming in Grandpa and Lizzie's pool and checking out the lake and beautiful flowers surrounding their house.  Here is the little girl in action :) We were also fortunate to enjoy 2 yummy dinners out at local restaurants and great food.  Belle tried her first bite of sushi(not with raw fish) but cooked and LOVED it!  Love that sometimes she is adventurous with eating, key word sometimes!

Thanks for a great time Dad and Lizzie!!!

What a vocabulary!

Belle is starting to put together sentences and identifying most items out of her books.  It is so hard to believe that she is truly turning into a little person.  She just talks away these days and still is an avid reader which we are so thankful.

Girl's getaway!

A few of my girlfriend's and I headed up to my Dad and Liz's house in the NC mtns to enjoy some relaxation!  Ms. Belle joined us and loved hanging out with some of her "aunts". One of my bestest is expecting her second daughter, gasp in less than a month now!  But, we had a little celebration for Ms. Eva.  Can't wait to meet her and thanks for a wonderful time!!

Here is a link to the Mcgalliard family blog with some more fun pictures!  Thanks girls :)
http://mcgalliardfamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/mountain-trip-surprise-shower-for-eva.html

Thanks Dad and Liz for allowing us to crash your pad as well!

A little ham!

Little Miss Personality, dancing around, sharing water bottles and our newest found fun, shoveling food in the dogs faces.  Little did they know if they weren't hungry they were eating anyway, with this little cutie chasing them around with a hand full of dog food.

Backyard fun with Daddy and Mommy too!

One of Belle's favorite things is exploring in our backyard with Daddy :).  She loves picking up sticks for his burn pile and just being a kid.  It is these moments that I cherish so dearly and want to plug in a bottle and never let out.  So adorable!

I like to cook with Mommy

Most nights my little chef helps me with dinner.  It is something that we love doing together and know we will for many years to come.  Here she is at work!