Our very own mermaid

GG is now almost 5 years old. I can't believe it! 

 This summer she has just taken to the water like, well... like a mermaid.

 She still LOVES mermaids. One day she was swimming with her swim vest and the next day she wasn't. That quick.

 She is my very independent, very strong willed, funny (actually quite hilarious) little girl.

 Somedays I just don't know what to do with this child.

But I really don't know what I'd do without her. 

the dress and GG

This is the most perfect princess dress GG could ever hope for. Sophie wore this dress in my brother Andy's wedding. I kept it (like i did most all of her clothing) for years. Thank goodness I remembered it in time for GG to enjoy. It fits her perfectly. 

And no matter how sweet she looks in the above pictures, below proves she still our same funny GG. That girl makes me laugh every single day.

cutie

G.G. stands for....

Goofy Goober

what am I going to do with this child? :)

enjoy every moment with her

she sure can brighten a day

Gettin the hang of it...

The Princess and The Bruiser

Friday was spent playing dress up with our very own princess. Josh was home from work. We planned to have a lazy day at home. 

You know what happens to plans , right? Kids don't care. Friday morning was spent at the DR office with Shep who, we thought, had a broken thumb. Turns out it was just smooshed pretty good. 

Got the kids bathed and ready for bed. And then our little Sheppie falls face first into the fireplace hearth and requires a trip to the ER.

5 stitches for our little bruiser. 

And he's wilder than ever.