Girls Weekend

pantry
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We're suppose to be in Chicago right now meeting George Gulde, but Lola has her second double ear infection and the doctor said flying wasn't the best idea. Papa is in Birmingham shooting a job, so it's just me and Lola this weekend. So far, so good. We've read lots of books, checked out a few garage sales, and thrown lots of food on the floor.

beach babe

beach babe
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Lola got her first view of the ocean yesterday. She was running a fever before we left so we took her to the doctor. She has a double ear infection. One of the worst our doctor has seen in a while. Our poor little punkin is on antibiotics and ear drops. She doesn't like that one bit. An itchy, runny nose and sand don't mix very well. She did enjoy running her hands through the sand, and liked the waves lapping up on her feet.

it's my party and I'll cry if I want to

party
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Lola turned one last Saturday. We went down to Birmingham to celebrate. Lolita and Tom graciously let us have the party at their house. All in all there were 12 children and nothing got broken, not even a balloon got popped. The elastic band on Lola's party hat snapped her on the chin and boy did she let out a wail. Nothing a Ritz cracker couldn't cure. We gave her a cupcake. She was more interested in the feel of the icing between her fingers than in eating it. I can't believe our little baby is one. She can officially face forward in the car and drink whole milk from a sippy cup.