Invitation

This was the birthday invitation that was sent out for Olivia Grace's birthday party. My great friend Anita designed it for us. You will have to check out her business at a Piece of Pope (look over for her link). Thanks Anita!

Happy Birthday Parker

Last Sunday we went to Parker's birthday party. It was at Durham Gymnastics. The kids had so much fun going from one thing to the other. They loved the trampoline and foam pit. Olivia Grace had fun with all of her buddies. Happy 4th Birthday Parker!!!

Happy Birthday

Last Saturday we went to Timber's birthday party. The kiddos had a great time playing together. Happy 4th Birthday Timber.

Soccer

Olivia Grace started soccer a few weeks ago. She loves it!! She isn't too bad either. It is good for her to use ALL that energy on. She plays every Tuesday and Saturday. They usually do drills for the first half and then scrimmage the rest of the time. It is so funny to watch them try to get the ball. It ends up in the wrong goal a lot of the time, but they are too cute!!!

Los Cabos or Dallas???

Los Cabos, Mexico or Dallas?? Well I chose Dallas with Olivia Grace. This was our last vacation before Baby Girl Silvey. Mexico sounded great, but I had too much on my mind to be able to enjoy myself. Brent said I was crazy. But needles to say we had a wonderful time in Dallas with our sweet little girl. Mimi and Papaw also went with us. As long as OG can stay in a hotel that has an indoor pool and a great breakfast, she is in heaven. So we spent several days shopping, eating, and swimming. We also made it to the Dallas Aquarium. It was great!! I highly recommend it if you are ever in Dallas. Olivia Grace loved taking pictures of all the animals we got to see. While we were in Dallas I found baby bedding. I feel relieved to have that decision made. Now we must come up with the "perfect" name for Baby Silvey.

Go Hogs Go!!

For the first Razorback game this year we headed to the Greenfield's for our "tailgating" party. It was great to see many of our great friends (Burroughs', McGuire's, Finton's, Czeschin's, Lynne). Olivia Grace had a blast with her friends too (Carter Wayne, Sawyer, Tess, Halie, Trey). Thanks for a great day!! Go Hogs Go!!!

First Day at Wee Care

Olivia Grace started to preschool this morning. I cannot believe our little girl is getting so old. The last 4 years have just flown by. This year she is back at UBC (University Baptist Church) in their Wee Care program. She will be going 2 days a week. Her teachers name is Mrs. Burris. There are 10 children in her class (mostly boys). But she has already made some new friends. We are looking forward to see how much she learns and grows this year.

Baby Silvey

It is way pass time for me to update about Baby Girl Silvey. Yes, we are having another girl!!! I am now 19 weeks. I can't believe I am almost 1/2 way there. I have had another "easy" pregnancy. I mean I haven't been sick. Yes, I have been very TIRED!!

With this pregnancy we have been VERY fortunate to be able to have an ultrasound any time we want. Our wonderful Aunt Kristen (Brent's sister) does ultrasounds. So we have had around 10 or so (including the ones from our doctors). So we watch this baby almost on a weekly basis. She is VERY active! Imagine that! I guess she takes after her Daddy and Big Sister!!

We did have a "little" scare at around 12 weeks. They found that my yoke sac was measuring large. This could mean a sign of miscarriage or genetic disorder. So we opted to have a high-powered ultrasound (nuchal-translucency) just to ease our minds. Everything looked and measured great. Praise Jesus!!

So now it is time to decide on a name. If you know about naming Olivia Grace, you know we (Brent) have a difficult time doing this. So if you have any suggestions, I am open to them. It is also time to decorate!!! We have a lot to do in the next 20 weeks.

I'm not sure how well these pictures will turn out. The top picture is from week 17 and the bottom is from Tuesday.

Branson Weekend

On Friday we decided to meet the Flaming's (Dr. Jay, Kellie, Anna Caroline, and Lauren Elizabeth) in Branson.

Friday night it was just the three of us. We shopped, ate, and swam at the hotel. Olivia Grace LOVES staying in a hotel.

On Saturday we met up with the Flaming's at Silver Dollar City. This was their first trip to SDC. OG and AC had a blast riding together on the rides. They rode everything they possibly could. Lauren Elizabeth was the most perfect 1 year old. She NEVER complained. She was a little trooper. The weather was absolutely wonderful (you usually won't catch me at SDC in mid-August, especially prego).

Thanks Flaming's for a great weekend. We miss you guys so much!

City Girl Goes to the Country

City girl goes to the country and what does she learn? How to take air out of a tire using a stick. Her cousin Colton taught her this and thought it was so funny. I just have to say look out friends and neighbors!!

Goggles

This picture was taken of Olivia Grace and Caleb last week. I thought OG looked so funny in her goggles (thanks Michelle). She is a mess!

Blakely's 4th Birthday

Saturday we headed towards Mountainburg for Blakely's 4th birthday. Blakely is the first of Olivia Grace's friends that are turning 4. It is so hard to believe that our babies are growing up. They became friends when they were just around 9 months old. Anita threw Blakely a great party at the swimming pools at Lake Ft. Smith. After we got home OG decided she would like to have a swimming party. I like that idea better than Chuck E. Cheese's, but we will have to wait and see. Happy Birthday Blakely!!!

Dance/Gymnastics

Olivia Grace is back into dance and gymnastics. This will be her 3rd year for dance and 2nd year for gymnastics. The doctor released her for gymnastics after her broken arm. She was very excited to be back in both.

In dance she is back in the same class. Many of her dance friends are back and some new ones (including her friend Timber).

Richardson Wedding

My cousin Rich got married at the beginning of August. He married a terrific girl named Hillary. The wedding was outside and it was very pretty. Olivia Grace got to spend some time with Maggie, Chloe, and Charlie (her 2nd cousins). I wish Rich and Hillary much love and happiness!

Girls Only Weekend

In July I had a Girls weekend. Yes, that is right!!!! No children and NO husbands (except mine had to work so I DID let him stay around). My dear friend Jaime Lott Gaston came from Benton (she had not been here since our move - it was past time!!!). She spent Friday and Saturday night with me. On Friday night we had a little past roommate and DZ sister reunion. Jo Ann, Jaime, and I were roommates in college (they by far were the BEST in the world). We met up with some of our DZ sisters ( Sara and Keri) for dinner. Then we headed for coffee and dessert. It was a terrific night catching up and reminiscing about our college days.

On Saturday Jaime, Jo Ann and I did some shopping!!! Then we met up with Brent for dinner (I know I broke the rule of GIRLS ONLY, but he paid.) Jaime and I had a great time just "talking." I know we both needed it!!

On Sunday before Jaime left, we went to have brunch. It was nice and fun for a change. Thanks Jaime for making the trip up to NWA. I had so much fun. We must do it again REALLY soon!

Summer Cowgirl

Summer cowgirl is what she was this evening in July. We went out to celebrate Uncle Allen's birthday. She made the choice to wear her new cowgirl boots. I told her, "whatever floats your boat girlfriend!"