Miss Fashionista

Last Wednesday, I let Braylee shop online for school clothes. She thought she was so big, picking out what she wanted. She was way more interested in the accessories though. She'd pick out a top or dress but then get super excited about the matching bracelet, belt, or hat. I let her pick one bracelet and one headband, but the rest of the stuff we picked were clothes. She even entered the coupon code all by herself. ;) She enjoyed filling her electronic shopping cart, but I think she was more excited about the UPS guy coming again. (Fashion Show to follow)

Thursday, the new carpet arrived and looks great! The poor girls are trying to learn not to wear their shoes in the house or eat in the living room anymore.

Friday, Abby and Emma came over for a visit. Listening to Abby and Braylee play was cracking me up. Brynna and Emma played puppies most of the time...a favorite of theirs.

Saturday, we spent the majority of the day outside, working in the landscaping and yard. At one point, I was stung by a wasp. It hurt terribly but I was trying to act like it wasn't a big deal since Braylee was with me. When I said later, "See, Braylee, it wasn't so bad." She said, "You looked like you were going to cry." Ok, so I can't act. ;) In the evening, we went to Kelsie and Eric's wedding. I LOVE outdoor ceremonies! Forgot my camera, so no pictures...

I went through the girls' clothes tubs to see what we have for fall. I found Braylee's old pink "cow boots" and Brynna is in LOVE! She's worn them every day since.

Monday, Abby and I took the kids to Holiday World. The weather was wonderful! If I hadn't had to push a 70+ pound stroller around, I wouldn't have been hot at all, but the hills were a killer! It was a great day.

When we were driving home from gymnastics on Tuesday, we were caught in a torrential down pour. Braylee said, "If we didn't have a Jesus, I would be really scared!" Brynna said, "I have a bear!" (holding up her beloved pinky bear blanket) Braylee quickly says back, "But Jesus is the one who really protects us, Brynna." So sweet. That evening, Gramma & Pappy stopped by. Brynna put on a puppet show for them. She was so funny!
Yesterday, we met Hanna, Elle, and Colton at McDonalds for lunch. Braylee and Elle were born just a day apart and Colton is exactly 6 weeks younger than Brynna. They are so cute together.
When we arrived home this evening, the fabulous UPS man had left a box with Braylee's name on it. She couldn't wait to try it all on and have a little fashion show for Daddy. An online friend often posts pictures of her adorable little girl in her new outfits, and I love getting to see them...always helps me decide what to buy. So, here is a little fashion show for you...I think she's about set for pre-school! (I can't wait to spend the gymbucks I earned too...hoping the Christmas dresses will be out then!)

These jeans are from last year, but they match great!

I bought this a couple of weeks ago, but she wanted to model it too.

Notice how she posed...she wanted to show off the ribbon belt and bracelet. ;)

Tuesday, my family received Gramps' autopsy results. When I first heard the news that they didn't find anything...no stroke, no cancer, no pump failure, no Alzheimers...I initially thought, "What?" Then it hit me...as my mom said the words, "The good Lord said it was time." I knew it was another reminder that God is in control. He already knew May 11th would be Gramps' final day here. We don't need a medical explanation of why he died. He died because God called him home.