Madison, Reagan, the zoo...

So this weekend we had Jennifer and Reagan in town to visit us. We were probably the bravest 4 people in Memphis on Saturday, as we tackled the zoo in the 100+ degree heat. It started out as a nice stroll thru cat country, but ended up rushing out of there, and skipping the monkeys!!

They were not too impressed with the zoo, but we had a great time nonetheless! Also included are some bathtime pics of the kiddos playing together, and believe me, after the zoo and cheese pizza, they definately needed bathtime!

Enjoy....JA

All 4 of us enjoying the Zoo!!!

Madison excited to see the Elephants and Lions!!

Reagan thinking more about maybe a lil' nap time

Jennifer pointing at the Tigers, but Madison insisted they were Lions!!

This guy refused to pose for the camera!!

JA & Gracie at the Zoo - 2008

Jennifer & Reagan Zoo - 2008

Toucan Sam!!

Yeah, this is not gonna end well for this Rat...

A sign reminded us that this alligator was real, and do not approach!

Getting a lil' restless at this point!!

JA showing MG & RW the sea lions

We also liked this exhibit, because of the A/C

Where you going Reagan??

The elephants are JA's favorite!!

Reagan was a fan of the elephants as well!!

So ready to get out of here at this point! Sorry Giraffes for lack of attention

Bathtime @ Casa Akins

She digs the bubbles...

Reagan cheezin!!

Touchdown Georgia!!

Not exactly sure what Madison was constructing here??


Daddy's lil' Monkey!!


Madison was not in posing mood after church


Where's your pants Gracie??

Slumber Party's, Sara Reye, and Bathtime!

Just wanted to share these cute pics from last weekend. Madison got to have her first slumber party with her cousin Sara Reye! They had a great time together and look forward to more slumber parties in the future. :) She kept calling for "Sara Reyeeeeeeeeee" on the way home! It was really cute. Enjoy the pics!

JA

Wow!! Now that's some Cheesin'

Madison really enjoyed all the new toys @ Sara Reye's

Nice Ponytail Allison!!

Just Precious!!!

Showing off her pretty smile :)

Hanging out in the dirty clothes!!

The girls get in the tub!!

Whatcha doin' over there Sara Reye??

Cute, Cute!!

Love Sara Reye's Pigtails!

Lil' Scarlet!!

Playing in the tub!

Madison made Sara Reye cry...

So she dumped some on her self to make up for it!!

4th of July, Pooltime, and Good Food!

Well happy belated 4th of July to everyone! Madison and I had a great weekend, and it was full of family time, pool time, and great food. Don't have alot to cover in this blog, but did want to post a few cute pics from this weekend. Until next time...JA

P.S. Hope to see everyone at the 2nd Annual Run From the Sun© 5k on August 1st. This race is in honor of Scarlet, and hope to see all my friends and family out at this event. Please check out our webpage to register or for more info: paleisthenewtan-sla.com

MG rocking out to some Timberlake!

Gracie and Daddy exhausted after Sunday Funday!

My Chocolate Monster!!!

Summertime Pics, Chili's, and Pooltime!!

Well it's been awhile since i've blogged. Madison is officially 25 mth's old and now is stringing 3-4 words together at a time! She has recently completed swimming lessons at the YMCA in Collierville, and it's safe to say, she is NOT afraid of the water at all. It's very convenient that both Grandy & Pop and Poppy & Vic-Vic both have pools! She get's lots of practice.

Everything else is going good. She is enrolled at the same place for Mother's Day Out next year, but for two days aweek this year. She continues to amaze me with her memory, and how smart she is. She pretty much now remembers everyone she is in contact with on a consistent basis. She definately relates certain things to certain people! IE (Poppa = Sweets & Candy, Kim = Pizza, Carrie = Roscoe)

We had a blast for Father's Day. We were invited to Carrie's birthday party, and we really had a blast. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my 3rd father's day, than with my lil' redhead, and my closest friends. Pretty hard to beat BBQ and pool time :)

That's about I've got. Hope everyone had as good of Father's day as I did! OH Yeah, and almost forgot....A big props and shout out to all the people who made my 29.1 birthday (30th) a great one. My Mom & David had me a great pool party, and Kim and Carrie threw me a great b-day cookout on Tuesday. Thanks to everyone for making me feel special on my big-day!!

Jody & Madison

I like to call this her Nana Lawrence Hat!

Swimming @ Grandy's

Taylor & Madison Swimming

Lost in the Amazon!

Just absolutely precious!! Taking care of her baby :)

Trying on Mimi's PJ's

She loves to pretend to be shopping at Target

Taking a break with "Bossy"

Showing off her pretty Sunday dress before Church

Picking Daddy a flower :)

Very cheerful this Sunday morning

Think she looks soooo much like Scarlet in this pic :)

"Miss" Potato Head

Someone really hearts Ice Cream Sandwiches

Enjoying a nite out with Jennifer & Mr. Reagan :)

Definately my child!! Ketchup lover!!

Proud Poppa watches Gracie finish Margarita!

Madison and Reagan posing @ Chili's

I think they hearted each other a lil' bit!

Madison ready to go to Aunt Carrie's birthday pool party!!

Kicking it on her back @ T-Pat's

Madison and Dad having a blast on Father's Day 2008!!