Paisley went to Grandma and Grandpa Hoke's yesterday.  She was so excited to see "Baby" (that is what she calls Bogey).  I am not sure Bogey was so excited to see her.  I am also not sure how this picture happened knowing the two of them.  Anyway, Paisley had so much fun visiting and was so excited to see them!

This morning was a relaxing morning for Paisley and I.  We made blueberry pancakes and read lots of books.  Paisley's legs have gotten long enough so she can officially crawl up onto the couch by herself.  Big girl!

We are heading to Mexico in 2 days so no more blog posts until we get back.  Love you all!

Griffin Swinger :)

Welcome!

We are very excited to announce a new addition to our family.  Griffin Louis Swinger joined us all tonight around 6pm.  Matt and Brittany are very excited to welcome their second son.  He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long.  (I think all of those stats are right)  Anyway, mom and baby are doing great after a week that was very long and trying.  Welcome Griff!  We can't wait to hold and start playing with you!

I wanted to do something fun and different today so I took Paisley to the YMCA for a little swim.  I had never visited the Christian County YMCA but thought we could have some fun!  We are also leaving for Mexico in 11 days so I wanted to introduce her to the swimming pool again.

Needless to say, I do not think we will have to worry about her not liking the water.  She had a blast!

She loved the water noodles!

She enjoyed the tire swing that you can not really see in this picture and the slide.  Between the swinging, sliding, floating/walking around in lazy pool, and jumping in, I bet I can not even count the number of times I heard MORE!  After 1 1/2 hours in the water and a lot of wrinkles in her hands and feet, I convinced her to leave (not without tears though).  We can't wait to go to the pool again!

today we went to the mall as a family.  we needed to get a few clothes for a mexico trip which is coming up in 16 days :)  daddy was not paying much attention and let paisley see the carousel.  (i always avoided that area as best i could :))  anyway, grandma sandy and papa bill were there too so paisley got her way and was around to ride a "neigh".  she was so excited!

safety first...

when the carousel started, she let go and let me hold her.  she giggled the entire time.  i did not realize a carousel was so much fun :)

our shopping trips will never be the same...or maybe i can use the carousel as a great bribery tool :)

Paisley is sitting in her new big girl chair.  She is proudly supporting a dress that she got for Christmas from Sprout Fitters.  (Another plug for your store, Cheryl :))  Sorry that the picture is kind of dark.