The Fourth (and 1st, 2nd & 3rd!)

We kicked off the Fourth festivities with a "campout" on Friday night. Allie didn't actually spend the night, but to her she still camped.

Glad my dad got to join in the fun this year.

AWWWW!

Marshmellow roastin'!

On Saturday, the Lovell family had their annual Fourth of July stew and potluck.

It's not a party unless you get some baby doodie on you.

I brought some waterguns for the kids to play with. I still haven't decided if this was a good idea.

I brought bubbles too!

Saturday night, we went to my parents' house for steak and fireworks.

Allie didn't like the fireworks.
Monday, we went to my Aunt Ginger's for food, fun by the pool and fireworks.

Allie had a blast!

Loves the pool.

Even did a few sparklers.

Whewww...we were exhausted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Orange Beach 2011

We returned from our 2nd Annual Nanny/Poppy & Us beach trip. This year Aunt Shelly was able to come along and we had so much fun. We look forward to the trip for half the year, so it is sad when it is over...BUT...I am looking forward to doing A LOT of fun things with Allie this summer!

This pic is actually from our last night at the beach but it was soooo cute. So of our friends from home were staying at the same place we were...had to take a chance for a photo op. Wish we could have hung out more.


This is Allie on the Dolphin Tour ride. As you can see she seemed more interested in her stuffed animals.
Showing off her ring that Aunt Shelly bought for her at LuLu's.

Daddy teaching Allie a thing or two while playing Putt-Putt at the arcade.

Me, Mama and Shelly.

Poppy and Allie eating lunch at The Crab Trap in Perdido, FL.

Nanny, Poppy and Allie in the pool.

Shelly, Allie and me.

Tornadoes

I have spent almost my entire life living in Limestone County. It's normal to awaken in the middle of the night to tornado sirens or to seek cover in storm shelters or basements during bad weather. But to say "we are used to tornadoes around here," is just not a fact.
We are used to bad weather and anticipating bad weather, but tornadoes usually don't happen. In my 31 years there has NEVER been anything like this in Limestone County. I am extremely emotional about it, although I wasn't directly affected by it...people I know were, and communities that I consider part of my hometown were too.
This past week has been an emotional roller coaster for me...partly because my little girl broke her leg and partly because of all the emotion and unreal pictures from the storm that I see. I have seen several videos of the tornado that hit East Limestone, just a "stone throw" from some dear friends. I am so thankful that they are all safe. I will always remember what a horrific day April 27 was and I hope we never experience another like it. God bless our community and the many others affected.

For those of you who follow us by blog, here is what has been going on at the Lovell house. After a fun-filled morning Easter Egg hunting, we decided to head to my parent's house to jump on the trampoline and eat supper. After being there less than an house, Allie broke her leg on the trampoline.

So after spending a good chunk of the evening in the ER, we got to come home and do this. Notice the bunny has a cast too.
Then the Easter Bunny came by and dropped off some goodies.
This kite from the good ol' Easter Bunny sure has been a blessing the past couple of days.
And here's her Easter Dress...don't know when we will get to wear it...hopefully soon.
We go to the Dr. on Wednesday. Pray for good news and a super short cast wearing time.

Egg Hunt #2

Saturday morning we headed to Chris and Amanda's for some fun with the kiddos from church. There was an egg hunt and food and lots of fun.
Here's Allie racing to get eggs.

Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt

We attended our second annueal Bunny Breakfast in Athens Saturday. Allie had a lot of fun, although it took awhile to warm up to the Easter Bunny. This year we went with Kim and Brylee and these girls were a hoot! Finally warmed up.

Here we are about to get into a fight about who is going to find the most eggs.

Checking out the loot.