Lang Family Reunion

Last month, we went to Simpson County for a family reunion on my mom's side (Lang family).

We really enjoyed getting to see lots of family and even some friends afterwards. Most importantly, this was the day we told most of our family about baby #2. We met my parents before going to the reunion so we could tell them the news before the entire family. They brought along Madison, Michelle, and Brookley. Here's how we were greeted~

Audrey Claire loves her "Addison".

After the reunion, we headed back to the D'Lo Water Park. Now, when most people hear "water park" they think water slides, pools, etc. Not this water park. It's a park located by the Strong River. Here's my favorite part about the place:

Family portrait time. Somebody was a little sleepy/overwhelmed!

"Coloring" on the big rock with little rocks~

Playing on the playground is also a must!

My monkey on the monkey bars...

Peek-a-boo!

When we go to or through Simpson County, we always try to stop by my friend Whitney's house. I was really excited to see them this time to tell them our news and play with baby Charlye. Audrey Claire really enjoyed playing with her. She was such a big girl and helped me feed Charlye.

Determined to get Charlye to look at the camera. Such a good helper:)

Nail Polish and Birthday Cake

Wednesday morning while getting ready to leave the house, I decided to paint my toenails. Audrey Claire found me doing this and kept picking her foot up and whining. She just had to be like Momma! Surprisingly, she sat perfectly still while I painted hers.

Of course right after I was finished she had to go show Daddy.

What a girly girl I have! And I couldn't be more happy about it:)

As I mentioned earlier this week, Brookley has been with us for a few days. Wednesday was her birthday so we just had to celebrate! After spending the morning at church, we headed home and made a birthday cake. Lydia came over to help celebrate and brought her cake decorating tools!

Audrey Claire supervised while having her snack of choice (for this week anyway).

After the cake was made it was more nail polishing! Brookley got zebra print

and Audrey Claire got white polka dots added to her pink! Notice how not-so-happy she is by this point.

We had a really fun, girly day that ended with Brookley's favorite food for supper and blowing out the birthday candles. I only had five candles but we made her do it anyway!

Show Off

Audrey Claire has learned several new tricks lately and last night I finally got her to do them while I recorded her. Brookley has been with us this week so she was showing off for her.

She has a few more that I forgot to get her to do. It's amazing to me how fast kids learn new things! I have really enjoyed teaching her new tricks and showing them off too:)

Lately

Here lately we've been on the go ALOT! We've been back and forth between Hattiesburg, Crystal Springs, and Wesson. Here are pictures from all over~

Enjoying some good Sonic ice

Playing in ReRe's pool (not her favorite thing to do, unlike last summer)

Cousins Shelby and Brookley enjoying a slush

Annie and Matthew came home for a very quick trip and we were SO excited to see them!

Jackie came to visit while we were at Annie's house. We had not seen her since her wedding in December! ***Please enjoy this RARE picture of me:)***

Pretty girls!

Uncle Tucker came to stay with us a few days last week and we all went to the park to play for a little while.

Memaw introduced AC to riding around the farm. I promise this child would ride 24/7 if we let her.

Chatting with GrayPop

Checking out the cows

Hanging out at ReRe and Pops' house. Another rare picture of me!

As you can tell, we have really enjoyed getting to go home to visit. When school is going on, Seth doesn't get much time off so we are taking advantage of the time we have now!

Happy Birthday ReRe

Yesterday I went to Crystal Springs to get my little monkey. We enjoyed picking up Brookley at school and visiting with some of my elementary and jr. high teachers. I didn't take any pictures because we were just too busy talking to people!

Last night the girls of my family surprised my mom with a trip to Easely Amused in Jackson. My mom has wanted to go there for a while so we decided her birthday was the perfect time to go! Easely Amused in an instructor led painting class where they lead you step by step in creating a beautiful masterpiece. They advertise "No artistic ability is required" which is a good thing for us. I think the funniest thing I heard come from our group was this conversation:

One of us: "I think I need to come to the beginner's class next time"

The teacher: "This is the beginner's class"

Here are some of the girls before we left. Audrey Claire and Madison stayed back but we wanted them included in the pictures!

This child LOVES cats and dogs and Madison had both at her house.

After eating supper, we made ReRe cover her face so she didn't see where we were going.

Still wouldn't let her see when she got out of the car.

Yay! We get to paint!

Getting ready to start. The picture is not centered because I tried to cut out the people at the end and forgot to crop the picture. Whoops!

In the beginning stages... Michelle already getting help! But in her defense, I had to get help with my flower too. I have never been able to draw flower petals much less paint them free-handed.

They had lots of quotes on the wall and this was my favorite-

Here's mine in the beginning...

The finished product-

The whole crazy group with our fabulous creations

One of my favorite people who I don't get to see enough!

Me and my mom

I don't get to spend time with my family like I wish I could. It was so nice to get to visit with them! After painting, Audrey Claire and I spent the night with Madison, Michelle and Daniel. Then, this morning Audrey Claire got to go to Wesson for the day while Mommy went to the good ol' Simpson County Justice Court to "discuss" a speeding ticket with the judge which is totally another story for another time. Anyway, she should be home any minute and I can't wait to see her!

Birthday parties

Audrey Claire had two birthday parties. The first was Sunday afternoon and the second was Monday afternoon. Since our house is so small, we had family at one and friends at the other. The parties were monkey themed (of course!). We had banana splits and banana bread.

My little monkey has been sick the past few days with a nasty cold so she felt pretty rough for both parties. She wouldn't take a nap either day before the party so we thought she would be no fun at all but we managed to have a little fun! Bear with me because this might get long, but here are some pics from both parties~

What a precious little monkey. This shows how she felt about getting dressed up and having a party...

This little monkey has a lot of boy friends! We would love one of these boys to be her husband one day!

Making banana splits-

Enjoying a yummy banana split-

I have more pictures but can't find them on the computer! I will add them once my honey gets home to help me.