First Circus!

My parents treated us to a day at the circus today.  I was super nervous it was going to be a complete disaster with three 2 year olds in a new environment with loud noises, bright lights, and lots of people all happening over their strict lunch time.  However, once again, my girls surprised me!  They did wonderful and loved every minute of it.  Mallory was clinched to her Nana most of the time, heart beating out of her chest from the excitement.  She was focused and was soaking in every second.  Taylor was in Meme's lap and was on the edge of her seat.  She was pointing, laughing, and clapping.  Sammy switched seats between her Grandpops and her Mama.  She was captivated by each act but would slowly loose interest and look around only to get pulled right back in with the next act.  I kept them happy by giving them snacks and water.  The show last 2.5 hours with a small intermission where we spent the whole time waiting in line for the bathroom and letting the girls run around a little bit.  Taylor says her favorite part was the lions, Mallory's favorite was the elephants, and Sam's favorite was the horses.  We had a great time and I can't wait to take them again next year.

Independence Day and Our New Place

We were so excited to get out of the city for the 4th of July.  We headed down to Caney Creek where my in-laws have property.  Tragically, the house that Brian's grandfather and father built, burnt down last year.  So we purchased a new travel trailer that we will park down there.  There is enough room for the girls to sleep together on the big bed and Brian and I to sleep on the bunks.  We managed to have a fun weekend all together.

Taylor and Mallory love the Jet ski.  Taylor likes to go fast and Mallory "I wide no fast".  We convinced Sammy to get on between Mommy and Daddy however she could only handle going as slow as it would go for about 30 yards and back, but I'm proud that she got on it.

The girls all had a blast swimming in the water.  They have become so much more comfortable in the water the past week.  Mallory loved jumping in and out of the floats.  Taylor wanted to swim and Sam wanted to jump off the ladder.  Here they are with Nana and Pawpaw.

Eating at a table and not in high chairs is pretty new for us.  They did okay...  There was always a huge mess under them and it was difficult sometimes to keep them in their seats but it worked in the trailer.  They are so cute when they want to feed each other.

Mallory is the only one that would cooperate for a picture in their 4th of July outfits.  Sam wouldn't come any closer, she wanted to stand there.  And Taylor... well, it was full on tantrum mode for her.

The girls all slept together in the queen bed.  We put noodles under the sheet along the edges but I guess it didn't stop Sammy.  She is sound asleep half on the bed and half off.

Another moment of cuteness when we were practicing "Cheese" for the camera and they all showed us their string cheese.  So cute, these girls.