Help! Please vote!

I am going to try to enter Quincy's photos into a magazine contest because, well, why not? Seeing as her red hair is from no one on this planet, maybe she'll stand a chance? There are about a bagzillion adorable kids out there, but you can't win if you don't play, right? I'm just excited because the finalists get a trip to NY, my dream! Plus money doesn't hurt either. I can submit 6 photos of her from the past three months and I just can't choose. I need your votes to help me decide. They are looking for appearance and personality so I need to show that she's a cutie-pie and funny. They also want good quality photos, although they can't be professional. I've numbered all my favorites. If you can PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE just leave a comment at the bottom of this post with your top 6 favorites, it would be helpful! Thank you!

For the love of art (and slides)

We took Q to the Art Museum for Youth this afternoon. She had so much fun running around with her Daddy. We got there with only an hour left until closing so we pretty much had full run of the place. Quincy loved the slide. It looked small and puny, but it was FAST. She'd fly down and land on her tush :) She was giddy as she ran around to the ramp, over and over and over... We'll have to go again when we have more time.

Outing with the Ladies

Today was perfect. It was so beautiful and so much fun. The day started out with a family garage sale hunt. I love getting a deal and let me tell you, I got some great ones this morning. Without going into details, let's just say I spent a total of $16 and got Q over 15 articles of clothing, most of which are Gap and Old Navy, books, DVDs, and toys. Love, love, love a bargain!

The remainder of the day was spent at the Biltmore with some of our favorite ladies! Q and I met Grammy, Great Grandma and Great Aunt Kathy for lunch on the patio. It was so gorgeous, we just had to roam the grounds for as long as we could. It was such a nice time. Thank you ladies!

Playing Hooky

Quincy had a rough week. Let's see: Monday=Good; Tuesday=Good; Wednesday=Bit on arm; Wednesday=High Fever; Thursday=Low Fever; Friday=Bit on arm AGAIN. This week sure flew by. Mommy had to stay home with Q two days because she had a fever, but I'm not quite convinced she wasn't faking it. While at home, we had plenty of time to practice our photos and from the looks of things, you wouldn't believe she was sick. Little stinker. I guess at 1 1/2 you can't really hold the thermometer up to a light bulb, can you? I swear that's what she did.

So, what's the biting all about you ask? Well, that's what I'm sayin'! Two days in one week. She's the oldest in her class right now so she's either getting it back for being the bully or she's just a little wimpy :) I have a feeling it's the first one! I think they're moving her up into the older class next week aka the "biter's protection program". I think she'll fit in better with the older kids anyway.

It's going to be one of our last nice weekends here so we'll be taking advantage. Happy Friday!

Hippety Hoppety. We love Easter!

I simply could not choose so here is a never-ending supply of photos from our WONDERFUL Easter. It was a gorgeous day spent with family, food and fun. Who could ask for more? I am uploading so many photos that I don't have the time or energy to go over the whole day, but I will say that I am so thankful for family. There is nothing like being with those you love and our family is the best. So generous, loving and fun. Quincy had the time of her life. Love you all!

(Oh, and there were actual adults present at Easter but I have no proof. Somehow I only got photos of the kids. Oops. Sorry guys!)

Easter morning with Q's "Girlfriend" Grandma Wood.



The race is on... for bubbles, not so much for eggs!








Free Willy! And Jane! And Joe! And John! And, well, you get the picture. "Papa" and Q watching the baby turtles let free into the wild!







Thank you Uncle "Bubbles" for playing with Q!




Brotherly Love

Daisy STILL in a cast :(

Going with My Gut

Well, I've been both excited about and dreading tomorrow for a few weeks now. Quincy is starting a new daycare tomorrow and I am just not sure what to think. I am hoping we made the right decision but there is just no telling until you go through with it. I am just a nervous wreck about how she will adapt.

I am not exactly sure what drove me to the choice to switch her but I had this nagging feeling that this new daycare facility would be much better for her. Something inside was telling me we needed to switch her, but once the decision was made, I began to second guess myself. Her teachers at Tutor Time were so sad to hear she was leaving and it broke my heart to think about taking her away from the teachers and classmates she'd gotten used to and loved.

I really do think the new place will be good. They have the internet viewing system which was a huge selling point, but overall, they have much smaller classes and are new, clean and bright. I guess you just never know if things could be better until you try. I am just hoping that this is the right choice and not too disruptive to Quincy's life. This parenting thing is A LOT harder and much more stressful than I ever expected! Pray that Quincy transitions well!

Kickin' Cousins

This weekend was so much fun but B-U-S-Y! As you can tell, the camera is back in full-swing. I have such a hard time choosing photos so here are a ton from the weekend. Tessi came over for the weekend and Marshal & I are both wishing she could move in. She is always such a huge help when she comes over. We did quite a bit, but I'll let Tessi tell you all about it. She wrote a blog entry this morning before she went home, so here it is. Thanks Tess for being you! We love you!

From Tessi:
Yesterday the family went to Chompies . Their food was so good! Then we left to go home. When we got home Quincy and I played with her workshop. Then we sat down and took a break. We watched Phineas and Ferb. Then her mom took us took us to Costco. We ate lunch there. Then we went to the mall. Quiny and I played in the play area. Her mom took lots of pictures. Next we headed home. Quincy ate lunch and played. It was about 5:00. We watched some t.v. and gave her a bath. By then it was 7:00. So we read her some storiesand put her to bed. Then Aunt Kristina painted my nails and we watched Marley & Me. I went to bed at 10:00. The next morning Quincy woke up REALY grumpy. So we put her back down for a na. When she woke up we went shopping. Then it was time for me to leave. But I had the BEST time EVER!

Tessi (Quincy’s cousin)









Well, while at the mall, I tried to get their picture in front of the bunny plant sculpture, but, well, you can see how that went....