Gulf Shores Day 1

We traveled to Gulf Shores, Alabama for Thanksgiving break. We left Tuesday after work and stayed in Birmingham, AL Tuesday night. We stayed at Homewood Suites by Hilton which was very nice. They spoiled the girls with free gifts! (and the stay was free!!!) We woke up early on Wednesday and continued our trip. We arrived around noon. We ate lunch and headed right to the beach because the weather was beautiful.

Keelin wearing her new sunglasses from Grandma and Grandpa.

Orange Beach, AL

Our condo...Phoenix V

dolphins!

Keelin was a fish!!!! She ran right into the ocean!

building sandcastles

the only evidence that there was an oil spill

(the beach and ocean looked clear)

walking the beach

daughter, mother, grandmother

footprints

sharing sunglasses

Emmy's first time at the ocean!!!

she loved the water too!

sunset on the first day

Baby Shower

Today we had a baby shower for Clay and Jamie at the tavern. It was a long day...but so much fun!

My girls!

They both had a great time running around the backroom of the tavern.

The decorations...my job!

"Broncos Baby"

The games

The food...Kate's job!

The pacifier cookies (top plate) were my favorite!

The dirty diapers (bottom plate) were awesome too!

The spread!

Kate bought them a potty chair!

She made lemon jello with tootsie rolls in it!!!!!!!

The Causey family inspecting "dirty diapers"!!!!!

Nothing like a nice Nestle's CRUNCH bar melted in a diaper!

Clay and Jamie opening their gifts.

Keelin and a bow!

Emmy and lots of ribbons!

Now we wait...

for a healthy baby girl to join the family!!!!!

Circus Day

Keelin's preschool had Circus Day on Friday!!! Thursday night Keelin wanted to dress up as a clown but I (being under the weather) didn't want to head out to buy fabric to make a clown outfit so Drew took Keelin to gymnastics class and I went through my scrap fabric drawer. I found tons of gold and brown fabric. A lion tamer! I sat down at my sewing machine for over an hour and produced a jumper, cape, and whip! Keelin loved it!

Keelin, The Lion Tamer, at preschool.

Keelin and her friend, Maddie.

(Keelin took her baby wearing a clown outfit to school.)

Keelin getting a little help from Mrs. Woods at the acrobatic station!

Sister Jean showing them how to lift heavy weights!

Look at how strong Keelin is!!!!!!!!!!!

Keelin and Hannah

Look at all those 3 and 4 year olds watching a circus movie!
(except Keelin...she is looking at me)

Baby Shower

Today, Keelin and I headed to Illinois for Clay and Jamie's baby shower. We picked up Keelin's Mamaw and the three of us made the trip together.

Keelin and I at the shower

Keelin was not in a smiling mood :(

The cake

Keelin getting tickled by her Aunt Jamie.

She was playing "shy" and would not give Aunt Jamie a hug!

Keelin with her Uncle Clay and Aunt Jamie

The Wells

(Jamie's family)

Opening our gift...Clay opened the Ram's onesie...hee...hee! He is a Broncos Fan! I guess he is just going to have to wait until next week!

While Clay and Jamie were opening gifts, all Keelin wanted to do was sit on Clay's lap. I made her wait until they were done opening presents. As soon as they were done she was like a little magnet.

Next weekend we are having a baby shower for them in Evansville!!!

We can't wait to celebrate some more.

Volunteering: Starbuck's 5K

Today we all volunteered at the 4H fairgrounds for the Starbucks' 5K. We worked the water stop.

Keelin and Drew holding water for the walkers/runners.

Cleaning up cups from the walkers/runners

Emmy was a bit crabby!

The race took place during her nap time.

It was a beautiful (slightly chilly) Fall day!

Videos: Keelin's Gymnastics

Keelin on beam

Keelin on bars

Keelin on beam

Keelin's First Gymnastics Class

We signed Keelin up for her first gymnastics class! She started on Thursday! She has class every Thursday until the middle of January! She loved it! Most of the kids in her class were there during the last session, but Keelin jumped right in and was able to follow the circuits pretty well.
I coached at Acros 6 years ago...(2004-2005). I can't believe I recognized some of the kids there.

Stretching

rings

beam

mini pit

getting a little help with her forward roll

bars

more beam

climbing out of the BIG pit