Some brotherly love

As far as I am concerned we have one of the best dogs ever. Miller is our Golden Retriever that Ryan gave me for Valentine's Day in 2004. He is so loving and loyal. I just knew when I had a baby he was going to love her so much. Well, he does love her and has always been sweet to her, but he keeps his distance most of the time. I am sure the lack of attention hurt his feelings since he was our "first baby". The more active she gets, she pays some attention to him. I usually say they just ignore/tolerate each other. She does call him by name and usually says "no mimmer". If we are outside and he disappears she will call for him, it is really cute. Lately they both have been interacting with each other a little more and more. I was doing some laundry and when I came around the corner this is what I saw...

When I saw the above picture it melted my heart. I have waited for the day that she would love on him. He doesn't look thrilled but I was! I said Oh Audrey Grace that is so sweet and then she did this...

New Year's Weekend in Smith Lake

It has been a tradition that the weekend of New Year's, we get together with my mom's side of the family. This year we went to Smith Lake and rented a cabin. It was beautiful! The cabin, the lake and the company! The weather was so nice we were able to go outside some but also have a fire at night. The cabin had a game room with ping pong and fuse ball, which was enjoyed by all. We danced to Wii dance, played bored games, ate too much, watched LOTS of football and even had a singing competition on New Year's Eve (Lucy's game choice).

MiMi and Becky with AG and LL

Audrey Grace thought she could get into the baby stroller
Auntie Amy reading to LL and AG
Lucy picking up sticks for our fire
Ryan bringing up some wood. Notice his pants rolled up :) talking to Ho Ho Ho and Mrs Clause That is the "I know I am not supposed to be climbing up these stairs" look Annie and AG Wii Dance Daddy being silly We were playing the game, Headbands. Amy's phone rang and she got into a deep conversation with her headband on. You had to be there but it was really funny. We had to snap a photo. By the way, if you have never played, you should! It is really fun. Uncle Jeff and Aunt Becky with the "baby girls" This picture makes me laugh. Laura Lea thinks AG is her baby at times. She was reading a book to her We must attempt this picture at every family event. One day we will get it!

Merry Christmas 2011!

After much anticipation, Christmas morning finally arrived! I think, well I know, Ryan and I were more excited about this morning than Audrey Grace. It was so exciting to think that Santa was coming to visit!

Santa Came!

Checking out her new kitchen

On to something else...

Back to cooking and giving Mommy a taste

Riding the pony

Books! Her favorite

Christmas afternoon we headed to Columbus to have Christmas with the Lowe side of my family.

Grandma, Joyce and AG discussing the manger scene
Lucy and Amy with Lucy's new American Girl doll, Julie

AG playing with Daddy Bud

Allie and Grandpa

Laura Lea and AG arranging the manager scene

The best we could get...

Getting good at opening presents

Love how she gets on top of her presents to open them

Ha!

Lores got Justin Beiber perfume!! OMG