Pineapple Princess Indeed

Rachel had Ava's birthday party over the weekend. The theme was Pineapple Princess Luau - so much fun! We had a limbo contest, great food, pineapple cupcakes and lots of laughs!

Here is Ava with two of her besties - Ava Marie and Schuyler - playing limo! Apparently it is next to impossible to get a good picture of all three of them together . . .

I love this picture because we all have the same expression on our faces.

The cutie-patootie Doughty family . . .

Sweet Barett - he is the perfect combination of his parents Scott and Jenelle in looks and personality! Love his adorable face and sweet smile!

Big E Doo is going to be THREE!!!

So, Ava is going to be three on the 21st - which I can't believe. I was there the whole step of the way when Rachel was pregnant with her, and I plan on being there for Ava every step of her life. I remember the day Ava was born and what joy we all felt. I am honored when she calls me "Aunt Sass" and I try hard to set a good example for her and all of the other little girls in my life.

I bought her this adorable romper for her birthday and I thought it would only be appropriate to take her birthday pictures in my parents' backyard - here are just a few of the highlights. I am proud to say that I took these pictures myself - I think they turned out great! I mean, easy to do when the subject is 100% adorable, her mom is a perfectionist and had the hairbrush and hairspray out between every picture!

I love you Ava, Happy Birthday baby!

The Fourth of July

I love the Fourth of July! I love the food, sunshine, friends that come along with it. Here are a few highlights from the celebration at Pool 120 . . . .

Lazy Pool Days

So, I am the worst blogger ever. I have been very busy laying by the pool, celebrating my thirtieth birthday for an entire week, celebrating the fourth of July, etc., etc. Here are a few pics from our lazy pool days. . . .

Sweet Maddie napping by the pool . . . .

Dashiki keeping a watchful eye on the pool . . .

Riley and his aunt Terry chillin' . . . .