Baldwin County Fair

We went to the "big" baldwin county fair. Olivia was about 1 inch too short to ride the rides, but we had a good time walking around anyway. She ate a little cotton candy, got to play a game and really enjoyed the petting zoo. We used it as a warm up for the greater gulf state fair. She did well and LOVED the animals. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have more farm animals for her to look at though. Next year she will be the perfect age and height!!

A family self portrait on the merry-go-round.

Feeding the miniature horse.

We worked hard on teaching her to hold her hand flat when feeing the animals.

Posing in fron of the tractor display.

The midway!!

Daphne Bayfront Park

A beautiful Mobile Bay sunset.
A heron.

Mobile's skyline with dragonflies flying around.

Daphne Bayfront Park is a wonderful walking park we have in our area. It has a boardwalk that goes through the woods and ends on a pier. It is such a great, short, nature walk. We can usually walk it twice before Olivia is asking to get out of her stroller. I took some pictures the last time we went. Enjoy!

The Big 27!!!

For my 27th birthday we went back to the Browning house for another birthday meal. I love birthday season!! The meal was great and we had a great time! I got some great gifts, too!!

The birthday girl and her little girl!
Olivia tickling the ivories!

Olivia meeting a few of Meeka's halloween friends!

The girl loves to eat!!

Sleepy girl with Aunt Maggie!

Cheap Trick, Heart & Journey

Kate, Andrew & Kristin.
Heart.

Amber & Lauren.

Andrew & Kate.

Cheap Trick!

Journey

The group minus Lauren.

Me & Lauren.

Journey

Journey's New Album Cover.

I can't believe I forgot to blog about my summer concert experience. In August, I was lucky enough to go to see Cheap Trick, Heart & Journey at The Wharf! IT WAS AWESOME! Heart was my absolute favorite. There was a great mixture of age groups there and it was packed. I went my Kate, Andrew, Andrew's sweet girlfriend, Kristin, Lauren and Amber. We had an awesome time & on the way home we went to grab some ice cream at Scoops. A special thanks to Peter, who stayed home with Olivia and let me have a night out with friends!

Chief's Birthday

We went back to the Browning household for yet another celebration in our birthday season. Kate, once again, cooked a wonderful meal. It was so yummy and the cake was beautiful!! The birthday boy! I'm noticing a trend with his goofy look!!

Maggie - Isn't she cute in her new outfit?

Olivia checking out Maggie's new clothes. The girl doesn't miss a thing!

Taking with Aunt Kate.

Checking out some of Meeka's Halloween decorations.

Playing with Chief.

Showing Chief the secret location of the safe.

"I know the combonation, Andrew!!!"

Roll Tide!

I found this outfit at a consignment shop. Isn't it cute?

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

Sidewalk Art by Julian Beever

More Sidewalk Art by Julian Beever... No Wait Those Are By Olivia (& Ginny) Ford!!

One of our favorite activities this summer was drawing with the sidewalk chalk. I have never had much artistic talent, but Olivia doesn't seem to mind. If you want my opinion, my skill level is improving! :)

I caught Olivia drawing on Peter's smoker & she promptly started trying to erase it with her dress!

Probably on her way to draw another picture! :)

Aunt Kate is a Quarter of a Century Old

Birthday season continues in the Browning house. We celebrated Kate's 25th birthday with dinner and a great cake that the birthday girl herself made.

Eatting dinner.
Aunt Kate & Aunt Maggie


YUM!!!

Nothing Like a Chick Flick & a Bottle of Wine!!
Olivia & the birthday girl!

Bass Pro Shop

Our Bass Pro Shop finally opened and it is amazing. The restaurant is wonderful and has a huge saltwater fish tank. The store also has a 2 story waterfall that empties into another fish tank with... yup, you guessed it, BASS (and catfish)! The store provides about 2 hours of entertainment for Olivia and Peter.