Multi-talented

Ellie is a triple threat these days. Fashion icon, keyboardist, and horseman. We were having a lazy afternoon when we realized that she had found the hoodie from her winter jacket and was sitting on her rocking horse playing her keyboard.

Helping Daddy Grill and Ice Box Cake

We hosted our neighborhood supper club tonight and the main course was kabobs on the grill and then I also did the dessert which was icebox cake. Ellie usually is not big on trying desserts, even though she loves them once she does, but tonight she was all about the icebox cake and was begging for more. She even picked up her plate to lick it clean. She is typically a picky eater and I give Ashley a hard time that she didn't get that from me, but tonight she showed her Bowers blood and demolished her plate of icebox cake.

Aunt Kate's Dress

We broke out a classic dress for Ellie to wear to church today. It was made by my Grandmother for my sister over 25 yrs ago. Ellie even cheesed it up a little so we could get some photos.

Amos Master's Graduation UGA Coliseum

The whole family showed up in Athens to verify that Amos has in fact been going to school and not just using the excuse "getting my Masters in Education" to live in the Classic City. Apparently he has been doing some work and we are proud of his efforts and his "Dawg Degree." Welcome to the real world of working for a living.

Box Head

Who needs expensive toys when a child will play with just about anything they find around the house?

Ellie (and other Bowers) Updates (updated with pic)

Ok, so I'm tired of waiting on Worth to post all of the new and exciting things that Ellie is doing, so I'm doing it myself. Worth is a little busy with work right now, so he honestly hasn't had time. First of all, we are completely pacifier free now. It is really sad (and embarrassing) to say that my almost 2 year old was still using a paci at night, but when you have a child that is 9 months old before she sleeps all night - you'll resort to any measures to be able to function at work the following day. Ellie has only really gotten the paci at night, but as of this Friday - no pacifier. She didn't even cry or care!! Ugh! If I would have known it would have been that easy, we would have taken it away a year ago!

In other developmental areas, Ellie decided to tee tee on the potty two times this weekend. She just looked at me and smiled so big the first time she did it. She wasn't quite sure what had just happened. It was hilarious! I got so excited about it, I forgot to show her how to wipe! Oops!

Also, keep Worth in your prayers! He had his first job interview in Valdosta, GA on Friday July 16th (our 5 year wedding anniversary). It went well and it looks promising. I think we are all experiencing a little anxiety and excitement as we anticipate what the next year holds for us.

P.S. I've been trying for the last 45 minutes to load some updated pics and the mac is not cooperating for some reason - maybe I don't know what I'm doing?! Anyway, I'll post pictures after this weekend. We will be in Athens for Uncle Amos's big graduation day!!!

A Few More Vacation Pictures

I know that we have been back from vacation for several weeks now, but we had one of those disposable waterproof cameras with some pictures on it that I just got developed. A few of Ashley and I in Key West and then some of Aunt Kate, Ellie, and Me having a splash in the pool.

Haley's Wedding

Ellie made her 1st flower girl appearance Saturday in her godmother Haley's wedding over in Athens. She did great coming down the aisle and then had to be dragged away from the reception. The dance floor was calling her name as she was the first one out there breaking it down.

Key West

Ashley and I took a much needed vacation to Key West last week. Ellie spent the week in Tifton with her grandparents.

Pump It Up

Ellie and Ashley went to Bailey's 2nd birthday party at Pump It Up, which is a warehouse with giant inflatable slides. Both had a great time. I'm sorry I missed out.