Jumpin' Jungle, Pretty Dress, and Ponytail

We went to Jumpin' Jungle a couple of weeks ago for my Dad's girlfriend's sons' birthday (did you get that???). Taylor is a very happy girl, but doesn't giggle and squeal a whole lot. Well, she giggled and squealed ALL night while we were there. She LOVED it!!! Here are some pictures of Taylor having a blast!

On a somewhat similar note, my sister Lindsay called the other day and I was talking to my niece Britten. I couldn't understand what she was saying and Lindsay finally told me that they had gone to Monkey Joe's (which is like Jumpin' Jungle). During the phone conversation, I said "Monkey Joe's" a few times. A bit later, I was getting snacks for the kids I keep and one of the girls said, "Miss Allyson, why you say Junky Hoe's?" I stopped dead in my tracks and said, "WHAT???? I did NOT say that!" She said, "Uh-huh. When you were on the phone you said Junky Hoe's." I replied to her with MUCH emphasis that I said "Monkey Joe's." She said, "I know, that is what I said...Junky Hoe's." Parents are going to quit sending their kids to me if this keeps up!

Today for church, Taylor wore a dress my mom found. It is an Easter dress that my sisters and I wore when we were little. It's getting VERY hard to take pictures of my child...these are the best ones I got.

Also, a couple of weeks ago, I got Taylor's hair in a ponytail. It really doesn't all stay up, but I thought it looked really cute!

Brian and Shelby

My cousin, Brian is getting married to Shelby in August. Tonight, I took their engagement pics on the Tech campus, then a few downtown. They are SO much fun! My cousin is hilarious...if you know him, you know this about him. He kept Shelby laughing, which made for some really cute pictures! Brian is only 1 year younger than me, so we grew up really close. Poor guy, between his sister and me and my two sisters, he was stuck playing house and barbies and dress up...maybe I can find some good pictures of that! :-) And even with all that "girlie stuff", I think he turned out pretty good. Shelby is an awesome girl! I'm so happy for you two. I had a blast tonight...lets hang out soon.

Play-offs and Valentine's Day

The Southland Lady Eagles made the play-offs this season for the first time in like 10 or 11 years. It was so fun watching Dustin coach this year and fun watching the girls do so well. They played Grady for Bi-District last Tuesday in Big Spring. They lost by 13. We had beat Grady earlier in the season. Lot's of the girls had the flu or were getting over it. They were also pretty nervous, seeing as how none of these girls had ever played in a play-off game. I am so proud of Dustin and these girls!!! Congrats on a great season. I took a FEW pictures Tuesday. For the most part, I was TOO nervous to even hold my camera!

We had a fun Valentine's Day. I got Taylor a cute shirt that says "My Heart Belongs to Daddy". Dustin and I don't really ever give each other anything on Valentine's Day. We went to eat at my Dad's and watched a movie together after Taylor went to bed. Here are some pictures of Taylor in her cute shirt.

Taylor started putting a few words together lately. She's not making sentences or anything, but I've been impressed! We saw a balloon at Walmart the other day and she said, "Mommy, balloon. Touch it." She also brought me her coat the other day and said "Coat, on me." It's so cool to see her language skills developing! Today, we were coming home from Lubbock and she was yelling "Booger" in the back seat. I turned around and she had her finger up her nose. I don't know what I'm going to do with her!! We've been getting to play outside a lot lately, and she LOVES being outside. I cannot wait until the summer. I'm sure we will just live outside! I bet she is a cotton top by the end of the summer, too. Her hair just keeps getting blonder and we're not outside too much right now! I can't imagine what will happen in the summer! She is such a joy and blessing to Dustin and I, and I am reminded of that daily by her sweet personality! She loves to hug and kiss and will randomly come up to us and hug and kiss us throughout the day! Here are a few more pictures of her outside...

She shares our love for Sonic drinks

First time in a BIG swing

My favorite...the view from behind

Chicken Dots

The "chicken dots" (as Jadyn calls them) have been exposed in my home. (that's chicken pox for you slow ones). So far, Taylor shows no signs and with my history of shingles, so far I'm okay too. One of our neighbors and good friends out here in the country has a 3 year old and 7 month old. She thought the 7 month old might have gotten them and brought her over for me to look. Turns out, it's not the chicken pox, but fifth's disease. This is a rash all over your body and low-grade fever that can last up to 3 weeks. I thought Taylor might be getting it, but it looks like it was just dry skin. So, if you have anything contagious, feel free to stop by...chances are, we've already been exposed. :-)
Taylor went for her 15 month check up today. She's in the 60th % for weight and the 40th% for height. The doctor said everything looks good.
She continues to talk a lot and loves to show off to anyone that will give her attention. Last night, we were watching the Lady Raider game and they turned the ball over. I yelled "Dang-it" and guess what my daughter did...yep...she repeated me. UGH! I'm going to have to start watching what I say. Here's some pictures of Taylor this afternoon...quit bugging me now Lindsay and just come see us!!!!

While I was taking pictures she found my camera bag with my old film camera in it. She pulled it out, put it up to her face and said "cheese." Wonder how she knew how to do that?!

And this is her new trick. She pushes a chair up to the table, climbs up and stands right up. NO FEAR!

Every Country Girl Needs Overalls

Taylor wore her overalls to her friend Landry's birthday party tonight. Dustin gave her a bath before we left, and her hair just flipped out so pretty in the back. I put the bow in her hair and she actually left it there all evening!! When we got home, I couldn't resist taking some pictures of my cute girl!!

The train had just blown it's horn when I took this picture. She always makes this face when the train blows it's horn, then she says "choo choo" and runs to look out the door.

After church and Taylor's nap on Sunday, we took a few pictures. We all "sort of" matched...which is a great time for a photo-op. Wait, any time is a great time for a photo-op as far as I'm concerned...