Day without Baby

Since it has been so hot and dry, Josh couldn't mow yesterday and had the day off. We decided to spend the day together without Priss. Katy kept Annistyn, and Josh and I went to Knoxville to shop for the day.

Katy said Annistyn didn't nap AT ALL yesterday. She said she was good, just didn't want to take a nap. I guess there was too much going on to sleep.




Katy, Dave, and the boys are staying at mom and dad's house for a few days to house/dog sit. Mom, Dad, and Corrie went to Vegas for a few days...JEALOUS! Anyways, when Josh and I got back, we stayed at my parent's house and hung out with Dave and Katy. Justin came over too. We stayed until way past my bed time, so I didn't get to blog. Josh and I had a wonderful day! Even thought we loved being with Annistyn, it was nice to spend the day just the two of us.

Today was a very lazy day! Annistyn and I didn't even leave the house. We stayed home and played all day. I didn't even cook supper, we just ordered pizza!

This...Is American Idol

The American Idol Tour made a stop in Knoxville last night. Mom and Dad took Corrie, Katy, and Me.




We had so much fun! There were lots of laughs and memories made. The concert was amazing as well. It's crazy how much each one had improved even since the show.

After swimming lessons this morning, Annistyn and I came on home to get some things done around the house. After her nap, Tucker came over to play for a bit. He loves Annistyn so much!



He even helped give Annistyn her bottle.



We had a pretty good day! I did have to get on to Tucker once. While he was drinking his milk, he got a mouth full, went to Annistyn, and spit it in her face! YUCK! The sad part...Annistyn thought it was hilarious!

Annistyn was worn out by the time Tucker left.



Annistyn got to eat squash for supper tonight. This is how Annistyn feels about squash night!



Poor Annistyn had a rough time going to bed tonight. She was not happy at all. I gave her a little medicine, and we rocked for about 30 minutes or so. You know she doesn't feel well when she lets you rock her! I think her mouth is bothering her, but it only seems to bother her at night. I am definitely not complaining! I hate that she feels bad, but I LOVE when she snuggles and lets me rock her!

Playing Catch-Up

I am a little behind with my blogging. We had a very busy day yesterday. Yesterday morning, we went to Tripp and Tucker's house to play while Katy taught swimming lessons. Then, we came home, at lunch, and took a little nap. After Annistyn's nap, Annistyn went to play with Grandmama and Kayli, while Corrie and I went and did a little shopping in Cookeville. When we got back, Annistyn and I went home and ate supper. After I put Annistyn to bed, I went and watched Dear John with mom, Katy, and Corrie.

Today was just as busy as yesterday. We went and played with Tripp, Tucker, and Kayli during swimming lessons. After swimming lessons, Annistyn and I swam for a little while.

After Annistyn's nap, she woke up with a red, watery eye. Her nose began running too. She also has another tooth on the bottom trying to poke through. Needless to say, she had a rough night. She wasn't feeling too great. I gave her some Motrin, and she went right to sleep. I hope she is feeling better tomorrow.

You Can't Handle the "Tooth"

Annistyn has a tooth that is starting to pop through. You can see the tip of it popping through her gums. I will miss those big gummy smiles when she has teeth, but I'm sure I'll love those big smiles full of teeth just as much!

We spent the day at Grandmama's and Granddaddy's with Corrie, Katy, and kids. Alex left today for church camp, and Corrie and Kayli are staying the week. We had a good day, but I'm sure Grandmama and Granddaddy are enjoying the quietness after we left!

This afternoon, Annistyn tested out one of Grandmama's sippy cups. She did okay with it, but I really think she just liked to chew on it.




After Annistyn ate breakfast, Kayli wanted to read one of her library books to her. It was so sweet. Annistyn was too busy trying to either eat the book or grab the pages. Kayli was getting frustrated because Annistyn wasn't listening to her!

Encores and More

Grandmama picked up me and Annistyn around 8:00, and we headed to Nashvegas. We met up with Katy and Corrie and went to the Encores and More consignment sale. It was very hot and very crowded! We even had to wait in line outside just to get in. When we got all of our goods, we went to stand in line to check out, and the line was forever long. While we were waiting in line, we spotted some familiar faces. Annnistyn saw her boyfriend, Garrett!



It was so good to see little Garrett and Melissa! I miss seeing her everyday! While we were talking to Melissa, some nice lady came up to us and gave us a free pass to go to the front of the line! It was very nice.

Annistyn was worn out from all the shopping!



She slept until mom and I got to about Mt. Juliet. We stopped in Mt. Juliet to get a bite to eat. Mom and I went to Panara to get a salad. Annistyn sat in the big girl high chair!



Why is she getting so big, so fast? I can hardly stand it! We had a great day, but we are both worn out!

Date Night

Ok, so again I have no pictures of my child to post today! What is wrong with me?

After swimming lessons today, my mom and dad watched Priss while I went to lunch with some friends from work. It was nice to be away for a little bit!

When I got back, Tucker came over to play. Katy and Tripp went to Nashville Shores for the day, so Tucker and Annistyn spent the day playing together. Annistyn was past ready for a nap when we got home, so Annistyn napped, and Tuck and I went outside to play for a few minutes.



It was so HOT! We only stayed outside for about 15 minutes. Tucker loved driving the car around. He especially loved tooting the horn.

When we came back inside, Tucker was all tuckered out. He fell asleep like this on the couch.



At first, I thought he was playing, but he was really asleep!

While Annistyn at supper, Josh mowed our yard. Then we went on a date to Wal-Mart and El Tap. Okay, so I had El Tap twice in one day, but who's keeping up? Even though it was past Annistyn's bedtime, she was still perfect. She didn't make a sound! We are beyond blessed with such a sweet little girl!

Hot as Blue Blazes!

As I sit here and type this, it is hot as blue blazes both outside and inside. Our air conditioner is not working, and it is 85 degrees in here! Josh has gone to Wal-Mart to buy some new fuses. We hope it's just a blown fuse! Ugh! We need to get rid of fuses!

This morning, Tucker threw a fit and wanted to wear Annistyn's bib! He wore it all morning long. Tripp and I both tried to take it off for him to nap, but Tuck wasn't having it. He had to keep it on!



Nothing like playing with army men while you wear a pink girly bib!

Katy, Tripp, and I ate lunch outside. I felt a few sprinkles, so I went inside. Katy and Tripp decided to stay outside. As soon as I got in, it became a monsoon. Katy and Tripp got stuck in it! They wanted me to bring them an umbrella, but I couldn't find one. I did, however, find a raincoat in a pouch, and I threw it to Katy!




There's nothing new with Annistyn today! I didn't even get a good picture of her today!

A Little Exercise

While we were at Grandmama's and Granddaddy's during swimming lessons this morning, Annistyn was so close to crawling. She thinks she is as big as Tripp and Tucker!




She is getting so big, so fast!

After lunch, we came home and took a nap and played. While Annistyn slept, I made her some more squash to freeze. Somebody had given Josh some squash from their garden, and I needed to make it before it went bad.

When Annistyn woke up, she had a snack, and then we went downstairs to exercise a little. While I was on the treadmill, Annistyn "exercised" in her jumpy seat.




She was concentrating so hard on the toys, that I couldn't even get her to look at me!

Just Another Summer Day

During swimming lessons this morning, I had a dentist appointment so Grandmama and Granddaddy watched Annistyn and the boys. When I got back, we ate lunch and then stayed a swam with the boys for a while.



I don't know what we are going to do when we don't get to swim anymore. Annistyn loves it, and I love it because we nap so much better!

We came home for our afternoon nap and then just spent the rest of the day playing at home. Annistyn is so close to crawling. She will lie on her belly and put her leg up with her foot on the ground, but she is not pushing forward yet. I would say it would be soon! I am okay with it if it takes longer than I think!

Da-Da

Annistyn said Da-Da tonight, and Josh wasn't even here to hear it. While I was finishing up supper, Annistyn sat in her high chair in front of the front window. She loves to look outside. While she was sitting there, she said Da-Da several times. I tried to record it, but then she started crying.

After swimming lessons this morning, we came home and just spent the day playing and doing laundry. It was a pretty boring day for the Lowery's.

Only because I love Tim Tebow, and Annistyn's "Uncle" Justin is a die-hard Florida fan and gave Annistyn a Gator's outfit and bib, Annistyn says, "Go Gators!"

Sunday

Today was a lazy day. After church, Annistyn took a nice long nap. I sat by the pool with mom while she napped. Then, Morgan and Braden came a swam for a little bit. It rained for a little while this afternoon, so Annistyn and I came back home.

When Josh got home from work, he mowed the yard. Annistyn loves to watch her daddy mow, but it is entirely too hot to sit out there and watch. I put her high chair in front of the window so she could watch him. She got so excited everytime he drove the lawn mower by!



Josh kept trying to get Annistyn to say Da-Da tonight. He would say, "Say Da-Da!" and she would just look at him, laugh, and then say Ma-Ma. She is such a stinker!

Paint Party

Today was a busy day. This morning we went to watch Tripp and Tucker while Katy taught a make-up swimming lessons class. Then, Tucker came home with us, and we ate lunch and napped.

Annistyn finally decided it was time to hold her own bottle! She held it all by herself the last two times she had a bottle today. She held it the entire time by herself.



Before we ate supper, we walked over to Kim and Steve's for a few minutes. Annistyn said Ma-Ma for them. She still won't say it in front of Josh, but atleast somebody else has heard her!

Morgan and Makayla came over after supper, and we had a paint party. I had a canvas for each girl, and they got to paint their own.





Morgan will have to finish hers tomorrow. She is letting it dry before she writes on it. I thought they turned out really cute, and I think the girls had fun.

In other news, Josh finally got a new vehicle. The insurance company came yesterday and gave him a check for his truck. He, in turn, bought his truck back from the insurance company for $200. I'm not sure what we are going to do with it yet. Josh bought a red, 2-door Tahoe from a friend. It's a 1998 model.

Say Ma-Ma

I have been saying this only a thousand times a day. I didn't really care what Annistyn says first, but Josh really wants her to say Da-Da. Because of this, I'm trying to get her to say Ma-Ma! A little healthy competition never hurt anyone. Well, today while I was saying, "Say Ma-Ma!", I promise Annistyn said Ma-Ma. The only problem...Josh wasn't there. I told him, and I don't think he believes me! It probably take me forever to get her to say Ma-Ma in front of her daddy!

After lunch today, Annistyn and I swam with Tucker, Corrie, Kayli, Pet, Aunt Lori, and Brock. Katy to the bigger kids to Gilley's Pool in McMinnville to play on the slides and diving boards. We had a fun afternoon, but I was not able to take any pictures, because my hands were a little full.

Here are some pictures from bathtime tonight!



I can't believe Annistyn is sitting up in the bath tub. She is growing too fast!

Pet's Party

Last week was Pet's birthday, but we celebrated today. Corrie, Alex, and Kayli came in after lunch to spend the night. Aunt Lori, Morgan, Braden, and Brock came in too. They are staying until Tuesday while Uncle Tom is in Honduras on a mission trip.

We spent the day at the pool. Everybody came over for supper and homemade ice cream. Here are a few pictures from our day!

No Nap Wednesday

So Annistyn decided that she didn't need to nap today. I laid her down for her morning nap, and she never went to sleep. I finally got her up, fed her an early lunch, and tried to put her down after lunch. Katy said she would listen for her while she napped, because I had a short meeting at school. Katy said it hadn't been 5 minutes since I left, and Annistyn started screaming. When I got back from my meeting, I fed her a little snack, and we went home.

When we got home, I tried to put her down for another nap while I cleaned a little. It lasted maybe 20 minutes! So we just got up and played.

I think her gums are bothering her, so I gave her some crushed ice to chew on in her little net thing.




I also got brave and let her eat a biter biscuit.




It was a huge mess, but she loved it! When it started to get small, I took it away. When I took it away from her, this is what I got!





Does it mean I'm a mean mommy that I laughed and took pictures of her while she did this?