Fun and New

Maggie has been participating in all sorts of Fun and New Activities. 

1. Car attachment on Cart at grocery store thingy - Uncle Andy insisted we find this Cart thingy (I'm not sure on the correct term) because he felt Maggie would enjoy it. He was right, she did enjoy the ride, however I did not enjoy steering, it was like the 18 wheeler of Carts. 

That's a relaxed and happy kiddo :) - nothing sadder than the day you out grow the seat in the grocery cart and have to walk around to shop. 

2. Horse Therapy - Oh She Loves it! When we arrive at the barn she starts to do her happy dance. Freckles is the horse Maggie rides. Her head is so small we had to adjust the helmet and put toilet paper in the back so it wouldn't slide into her face. But my little girl is so happy on her horse, nothing could bother her.

too cute for mere motherly bias

While she is riding I joke with her that she's practicing for the Olympics or the Rodeo. I'll ask - Maggie are you the rodeo queen? she laughs and waves like the true Equestrian Princess she is. I love how comfortable she is. No fear - simply joy. 

H2O fun

This past week when it was warm and summery (today's high, 59, feels more like September) we decided to explore the new water park at the zoo. 

Which is a double feature - Water and Animals -SCORE!

The combination of water sprouting from the ground and the sprinkling overhead is pure magic for a 3 year old. For Andy too - who, of course, was the utmost helpful uncle. 

This picture made me SO happy!! I was simply clicking away with my iPhone hoping to just get an image in focus and to my surprise when I looked through my images - A perfect mid-jump, in focus picture of Maggie practicing her awesome jumping skills. Kudos to Apple for creating a great camera phone!

If there was a medal, purple heart or Nobel peace prize equivalent for outstandingly patient uncle - My vote would be for Andy. 

It was a fantastic 30 minutes well spent. 

Even the Sunburn on my arms and chest was worth it for the enjoyment of watching them play.

July 4th

Our day started out lovely and sunny. Andy and Maggie had a splash in the play pool. And we threw around a baseball in the spirit of American Pride!

By 3 however... Alert Noah we need to borrow his ark

It was pouring like crazy and the street was flooding

We bought these fireworks at a local church. My favorite part was reading the warnings :)

Maggie enjoying Veggie Tales while waiting for it to get dark - Pure Focus!

Big claps for the pretty explosions yeah America!!

The fireworks were so pretty just like this little girl

Da Park

What would Spring be without playing on the swing at the Park? Well we don't have to ask ourselves that question because we went swinging! We also went on the slide, ran around in the grass, over all had a blast!

Apparently I am not as good at buckling Maggie in, as Andy is - now to his credit if Andy asks her to do almost anything She'll do it! Helping her keeps his little heart sweet - He's such a kind soul.

Science Museum Trip

We went to the Science Museum to see the Titanic Exhibition (Which was Amazing!! They had money, clothes, dishes, and part of the hull) There is a beautiful picture window that over looks the Mississippi River, just lovely to look out over the city, Andy wanted to pose with Maggie next to it-

There was a 40 minute movie before the exhibition that I thought would be very difficult for Maggie - But thanks to Uncle David and Uncle Andy she did very well!!

She was more interested in the fish than the Titanic but who cares she made it through 38 minutes of the movie :) It's the little things that really make this Myk happy!

Empty and Beautiful

This is Maggie's Favorite song. She falls asleep listening to it over and over again. It has become a staple on All my playlists for her. I am biased sense he is my friend and I personally love his music but This song is so 'beautiful' in the true sense of the word and the lines from the scripture of St. Timothy - I have fought the fought, I have finished the Race, I have kept the faith - remembering that and praying those words help me through my day and Mags too - I believe.

My past won't stop haunting me

In this prison there's a fight between

Who I am and who I used to be

This thorn in my side is a grace

For because of it the flesh and blood of God

Was offered in my place, my place

You fought the fight in me

You chased me down and finished the race

I was blind but now I see

Jesus You kept the faith in me

Where did my best friends go?

In my defense they disappeared

Just like Your friends did to You, oh Lord

But You were there, You gave me strength

So this little one might come to know

The glory of Your name, Your name

You fought the fight in me

You chased me down and finished the race

I was blind but now I see

Jesus You kept the faith in me

Awaiting, set apart like incense to Your heart

A libation I'm pouring out

Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

You fought the fight in me

You chased me down and finished the race

I was blind but now I see

Jesus You kept the faith in me

You fought the fight in me

You chased me down and finished the race

I was blind but now I see

Jesus You kept the faith in me

Jesus You kept the faith in me

Savior, You kept the faith in me

Check out this live video of Matt performing it - He sings with such humility and grace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oX-T8aQFG4&feature=related

itunes.com/mattmaher search: empty and beautiful

Oilily Model

I know every parent thinks their child is 

the most beautiful, the smartest, the 'fill in the blank'...

And I know I'm biased but come on, Is this not one beautiful little girl?

With her snazzy fancy clothes and abundant hair it's no wonder everyone seems to be smitten with her - (And soon she will be a cover model for the Diocese Baptism article) 
These looks have to be credited to Granny Kelly - and her love of Oilily clothes and what about those shoes you ask yourself? Oh yes they are pink converse with princess ribbon laces and pink and silver rhinestones in the shape of a tiara on the toe :) 
And that hair - No Wig Ladies and Gentlemen ! It's just that pretty - most adult women would kill for volume and length like Maggie's. And don't forget that color!