Allie or Lindsey?

I found this baby picture of myself today and I thought it looked like someone I know!!

RIP Rudy....

We had to put our dog, Rudy down on Wednesday. Let's just say it was a long night. He was a great dog and will be sadly missed!!

Relaxing Weekend!!

This past weekend we went home and got to visit with family. We usually go home for a specific reason but this time we really didn't have anything planned so we got to enjoy it a little more. We were supposed to go to Tony and Geri's house to swim but with this crazy weather it was way to cold to swim. I guess Allie's first swimming experience is going to have to be in Alabama!! By the way, if anyone has any suggestions for what to bring for a baby on the beach I would appreciate any ideas for what worked/didn't work for you. On Saturday, Jason, Dad, and Tony went golfing so the girls stayed home and played with Allie all day. That night we went out to eat with Grandma and Grandpa and then decided to head to the good ole' ballpark to watch my cousin Nathan play, which by the way he did an awesome pitching and hitting!!

We all got together on Sunday to plan out our vacation to Gulf Shores!! I can't wait to just lay on the beach and do nothing!!! If anyone has any great ideas of what to do there let me know!! We are going with the entire Brooks' side so any ideas will be helpful!!

Aunt Julie rocking Allie to sleep!! I know she's not sleeping here, but 5 minutes later she was fast asleep.
having fun on the floor
fun times at Parklanes!!
My dad kept getting Allie to smile!!
aww..I love this picture!!
family pic...I think the grain bins in the background give it character!!!
Daddy playing with Allie trying to wear her out so she would sleep all night...which didn't work by the way!!

Bumbo Time!!

Allie had her two month checkup two weeks ago and she weighed 10 lbs. 12 oz. and was 23 inches long. I am sure she is 11 lbs. by now!! She loves to eat!! On Monday, Jason suggested that we try out the bumbo seat. I said.."Oh she is still too little!!" Little did I know...she sat in the chair like a big girl. She sure is growing up fast!!

My mom came over on Wednesday. Allie had a lot of fun playing with Grandma Patti all day. We went out to lunch which was so nice to get out of the house for a little bit!!

Anna and Denise came and visited yesterday afternoon. Allie was all smiles and had to show off how big she is by sitting in her bumbo.

Fourth of July Hasler Style!!!

On Saturday we headed down south to Goreville for the annual Hasler Fourth of July party. They live on Lake of Egypt and have the perfect setup for a summer party. We were just down there a couple of months ago and I couldn't believe all the stuff they got done in a short amount of time. They finished the railing on the upper deck and redid their shoreline and dock. Everything looks great!! It rained most of the afternoon so the party moved indoors. It stopped raining around 5:00 and off we were on the boats. The dads stayed back with the babies and the moms took the boat out!! At the end of the night, Michael shot off fireworks on the barge and he did an excellent job..they were very good!!

our little firecracker!!

Larkin and Allie all dressed up for the 4th

pool tournament in the afternoon

new dock and shoreline

Kelly and Brooks

Captain Allison

watching the fireworks on the deck

Hope everyone had a good 4th!! Thanks Allison and Michael for hosting a great party!!