Cute Neighbor Girls

Hannah, Samantha, Sophie and Afton on a fun summer day. They pretty much play together every day. Sophie will miss them so much when we move!

Some Sophie Happenings

Here are a few things Sophie has been up to recently:

Dance Recital:

Posing with her cousin Navy and friend Celeste.

They danced to "L-is for the way you look...at me, etc." It was darling! Sophie was more into dance this year but she didn't love or look forward to practice every week. When I asked her what she wants to try next (gymnastics, soccer, etc.) she thought about it and said BOWLING, mommy! Hmmmm...maybe.

Preschool Graduation:

 Sophie has LOVED preschool this year and is very attached to her teacher Miss Laura. Luckily, she will see her once a week during the summer too!

Riding a Bike without Training Wheels:

We didn't even put training wheels on, ever. We just had her glide around on it for about a week and off she went after she had figured out the balance thing. She is growing up too fast!

Silly Caitlin

Here is an update on Caitlin since I really don't want to forget all the silly things she is doing right now!

She is almost 21 months and actually fits into 24 month clothes. So opposite of Sophie!

She is very girlie already, bringing me tutus and dresses to put on her. So opposite of Sophie! She loves to turn on Sophie's Barbie CD and dance in her tutus and princess shoes.

She gets MAD and throws fits now. Lays down on the floor no matter where we are. She can be really difficult right now, especially since we are only letting her have her binkie in bed.

I love that her first words were "thank you".

She has a love/hate relationship with Sophie.

She loves her bike/scooter and loves to dance in circles around it after she hits the button that plays her favorite song.

She loves "Twinkle, twinkle little star" and sings it often, but only with syllables. Right on tune though, that's my girl! This is not the best example, but you get the idea.

If she wants a bite of or a drink of what you have, she will pant like a dog to tell you so. Silly girl!

8 Year Anniversary

Phil planned our celebration this year and he took me here:

http://www.wildrosemanor.com

You would not believe how many roses there were. It was beautiful and not too far from home. We had the entire basement, back patio and hot tub to ourselves!

Here we are eating breakfast out on the patio:

Happy 8 years to my honey!

Easter Festivities

Easter Party & Egg Hunt at Aunt Miney's

 

The Easter Bunny came!

Sophie & Navy coloring eggs

Easter Morning

 Easter dresses I made for the girls!

Biloxi, Mississippi: An Overview

Less than 4 months until we move!

The destruction after Katrina. Let's just pray that doesn't happen again!

Biloxi, Mississippi
Normal Climate

Normal Temperatures

(BILOXI Weather station, 5.75 miles from Biloxi)

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Annual
Max °F	57.9	61.5	67.4	74.2	81.1	86.4	88.5	88.4	84.9	77.1	68.0	60.6	74.7
Mean °F	50.7	54.0	60.1	66.6	74.2	79.8	81.7	81.5	77.8	68.8	60.0	53.3	67.4
Min °F	43.5	46.5	52.7	59.0	67.2	73.2	74.9	74.5	70.6	60.5	52.0	46.0	60.1

MS Gulf Coast CVB

 Fun Things To Do:

*Play on the beach

*Walks along the beach on the paths especially for walking, jogging and biking

*Fishing for sharks, trout, redfish, jacks or go on a shrimp trip

*Take ferry to the barrier islands

*Children's museum, looks awesome! www.lmdc.org

*Gambling :) (they have a lot of casinos apparently)

*Hiller Park

*Visit the lighthouse

*Biloxi Natatorium

*Barnacle Bill's Waterpark & Miniature Golf

*Music: Mississippi Coast Jazz Society

*Biloxi Hard Rock

*Shopping: Gulfport Premium Outlet Mall

*Food: Shady's New World Cuisine (Cajun/Creole) & Bruno's Cafe (Seafood)

This website has everything we need to know: www.gulfcoast.org

Plus nearby attractions: New Orleans, beaches in Alabama and Florida, Disneyworld

I made this list for me, but also in hopes it will make you want to come visit us!

Now I just need to find out about Kindergarten for Sophie, where we're going to live and who is going to deliver my baby. No big deal! 

My Dad: AKA Bradical

Two big things going on with my dad right now...

He is MARRIED! TJ and my dad were married at the top of Camel's Back at sunrise a few weeks ago. It was so them and perfect. Congratulations!

Also, he is running for legislature! I've been helping with the campaign and its been really fun. The girl he is running against is 25 but is very involved in the community and the head of the North End Neighborhood Association. His experience, work ethic and knowledge of law make him the man for the job, I just hope everyone else realizes it!

My dad's campaign kickoff is tonight and we're hoping for a great turn out. Good luck Dad!