Yesterday I managed to write enough, so I thought I would just share what has been going on with pictures...

We have been going to the park. Swing is always Audrey's choice of play.

We have been shopping with cousin, Jonathan, for birthday supplies.

We have been going to a lot of cook-outs. This picture shows what happens when Andrew watches her and wants to play cornhole while Audrey naps...(notice the man-made guard up, mower and all to "help" keep her safe. Oh, and a missing shoe.)

We often like to lay out on the back deck and play inside the colorful tent.

We go to softball games to cheer on daddy, Grandpa, and Uncle.

We have been going to graduation parties like Uncle Dale's and Uncle Justin's. Which are a wonderful time to spend with family.

We sometimes hang out with our cat, Iree. Best buds since birth.

No matter what we do during the day, the evening always ends with a bath. And since she is such a big girl now, it is in the big girl bath!

There is nothing better than being a mom. Really. I get to spend ALL day with Audrey and I couldn't ask for anything else I would want to do. In fact, if I am ever away from her for a couple of hours (like garage saling on Saturday), I just can't wait to get back to her. I miss her so much during that short time I am away. If I am having a crumby day, Audrey can change that with her smile. She is just so happy. It melts my heart.

On my first Mother's Day we were able to spend time with Andrew's mom. She is always so sweet to share memories of Andrew when he was little and has kept some wonderful things of his that she has passed on to me. Yesterday I got a lot of vintage items from her- so exciting!

(BTW- her little vintage dress she is wearing came from the Country Living Fair I attended last fall, I have been waiting to put that on her!)

We honored and remembered my mom by visiting her grave. Each year we write notes to my mom and put them on a balloon and release them. We were joking that when we get to heaven she is going to have them all there.  We also like to watch to see which balloon "gets to her first." I think my dad's might have won yesterday.

It was the first time Audrey visited "Mimi's" grave.

In the afternoon, Audrey spent some time with her cousin, Harlie.

In the evening, Andrew and my brother, Isaiah, made dinner for me and Alaina! It was so sweet! They made from scratch (which I have never done) Spinach and Cheese Ravoli with Strawberry Salad, and the most amazing Italian dessert.

Look at that presentation? They did awesome!

Not only did I get that fabulous dinner, Andrew got me a Magnolia tree for Mother's Day! I have always wanted one and he remembered that! My mom had one in front of the house, so it brings sweet memories.

I am just so blessed.

We have had incredible weather. Which means lots of shirtless days (for Andrew and Audrey of course) and diaper only time. I love it. We have spent time grilling out, hitting up garage sales, golfing, going to softball games, and just relaxing.

Audrey and our cat, Iree seem to really like each other. If you ask Audrey "where's the kitty cat?" She looks around for him. It is so cute!

Each morning we read books together. Daddy gets his time in on the weekends.

Lovely day at church.

Audrey watching her Aunt Hannah play softball with Grandpa. If you look really close, you can see evidence. Evidence of an ice cream cone Grandpa was feeding Audrey while I walked awhile for a short time. I caught him in the act!

I spent some nice quality time this weekend with some of my close girlfriends! All friends since middle school! This summer we will be spending a week together  in South Carolina for Stephanie's wedding (girl in the middle with the striped shirt)--can't wait!