Our first camping trip

(I forgot to post this back in the summer...!)
Elvis decided the family needed a camper. So, he bought one. It's old, nostalgic, and perfect in size for our small family. So, we headed to Hickory Creek on July 6th for a little weekend getaway. Our first night was spent setting up, eating sandwiches, and playing outside with Mila. We walked down the lake with Mila. She didn't enjoy the mud and was quick to point out all of the geese "poop" on the shore. I was a little worried about her sleeping. We had to walk around the camp ground trying to get her to fall asleep - we weren't the only family having the same issue. We saw a few couples doing the same thing! I was finally able to rock her to sleep and she slept until 7:30 the next morning. We woke up and had a small breakfast consisting of various types of cereal bars.  We had to go home to get the boat, which I towed back completely on my own without any accidents. Finally, play time!!! We were joined by some of our friends (Keith, Melissa, Travis, Angie, and Maddox). We didn't get to spend much time on the lake since a storm decided to brew. But, we couldn't complain because the rain was much needed!! (PS: 4th of July was cancelled due to a drought). Luckily, it stopped raining, it cooled off and we were able to eat hamburgers & hotdogs without sweating! My dad and nephew joined us for dinner. My dad gets lonely since my mom past away, so I try to include him in things! Mila and Maddox enjoyed juice boxes, swinging, twizzlers, and running around in the rain. Apparently, Maddox had a few too many twizzlers and threw them all up when they got home...! At the end of the night, Mila was ready to pass out and did so without a hitch. Elvis and I spent the rest of the evening outside having an adult conversation about absolutely nothing!!! The next time day, it was time to head home. Mila and I decided we needed to leave some chalk marks on our camping spot for the next group!

I can honestly say that everything went smoothly and I cannot wait to do it again! Family time is a must and there is nothing like creating camping memories!!!


~The Ricke's

(Sorry no pictures...must - get - Internet - at - home!)

Fun at Silver Dollar City!

Elvis' mom invited us to go to Silver Dollar City on October 20, 2012. I won't lie, I was a little reluctant because I was afraid there wouldn't be anything for Mila to do. It ended up that she coudln't ride any of the rides because she's 1 1/2 inches too short. But, there were plenty of other things for her to do and look at. She loved the Carousel so much that she rode it twice and we actually had to run away from it after her second turn. She climbed in the tree house, but got nervous, so Elvis had to go in and get her. She loved the goats! She loved balls, of course. We took her in the shooting game (Can't remember the name...HA!) and she loved it. Whenever she got scared, she just held on to daddy's leg. More than anything, she loved riding around on daddy's shoulders just looking around. I can't wait to take her back when she gets a little older.

{Sandy}










 

18 months

It is so hard to believe that my sweet baby girl is 18 months old. On June 6, 2012, I had the great pleasure of taking her to her wellness check up. She weighs 24 pounds and is 34 inches - tall and skinny.  I figure she will bypass me in height in 2 years. She also had to get 2 shots. I don't think shots will ever get easier. The most difficult part this time was that she said "Mommy! Ouch!"  and started crying. My heart literally fell and I started crying. Luckily, the nurse was great and quickly gave her a sticker. However, she forgot our TCBY coupon. Oh, well, we went anyway.

Mila update:

• 24 pounds
• 34 inches
• loves baby dolls
• loves pancakes
• loves "outside"
• calls all dogs "Izzy"
• thinks birds are cows
• tells birds to "get down" when she sees them sitting on something
• loves ice cream
• lots and lots of teeth - I can't even count them
• long hair
• says "Misty"
• calls Grandpa Joe, "Pa"
• shows off her belly
• knows her eyes, mouth, nose, ears, and feet
• loves to put her stinky feet in your face for you to smell
• says "Shewy"
• hates diaper changes
• loves grilled cheese sandwiches
• loves the boat
• loves to dance
• tries to use the potty
• loves fruit
• loves shoes...loves!
• loves to swim
• loves to ride in daddy's truck
• Wants mommy to tuck her into bed
• Has to have a blanket with her in the morning
• Not a morning person
• daddy's girl

I am working really hard on getting pictures framed and put up on my picture wall. I have realized that I have only printed a handfull of pictures since Mila was born. I will probably go broke trying to get them all printed. There are too many to chose from and I'm too much of a sap to pick the ones I like. I can say that I have kept a hand written diary of everything Mila (and her parents) has accomplished since she was born. I'm pretty proud of that accomlishment.

Pictures coming soon...hopefully.

xoxo, Sandy

Day Zero Project

I love lists and I love goals! So, what better place to do both...www.dayzeroproject.com Today, I have completed 7% of my tasks and I have 773 days to go! I hope to mark "DONE" on another project very soon!