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she's heeeere!

My mom is in town, and we've been having a blast hitting the city together! She shopped with me at the D&D for two days, met me for lunch, went grocery shopping with me at the new Trader Joe's in my neighborhood, and helped me to recover the seat of a street find (blog post on that coming later!). And! She's not leaving until Wednesday so there's even more fun to come. I'm heading out to New Jersey tomorrow to have some family fun time. The weather is cooling down and fall is here, so hopefully beautiful outdoor adventures will be in our scope.

going to the farm

Tate went to the farm this weekend, and boy am I glad his mom has taught him to be such a good picture-taker!

I got an email from my mom on Saturday afternoon that said this:
"Tate said: Gammaw, we going to the farm!!! So I told him that I would take some pics and send them to you so you could put them on your blog!! He will be looking for them..."






I don't think you'll find anything much cuter than this!

early morning wake-up call

(8:15 AM, I hear my phone vibrating against the ceramic-tile-top of my bedside table)

me: helllloo?

McKay: Hey Perryn!

me: Hey McKay...

McKay: What's wrong with your voice?

me: nothing.

McKay: It sounds sleepy.

me: well...yes, it is a little sleepy. I haven't really used my voice yet this morning...

McKay: Tate wants to talk to you!

me: Ok.

Tate: Hey Pewyn! Hey!

me: hey Tate.

(in the background, McKay: ask her what's wrong with her voice)

Tate: Pewyn, what's wrong with your voice?

Nothing gets past McKay.

lots of reasons to celebrate this week!

On Sunday, August 8th, my grandparents celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary!! And you thought my parents had been married a long time... Happy (belated) Anniversary, GGs!

I graduated college two years ago on Monday, August 9th! My, how the time flies...It seems like just yesterday Leesa and I were moving all of our pink-and-green bedding into Lupton 220.

This Saturday, August 14th, my dad is celebrating his 60th birthday!!! (wow, that's kinda old.) This picture is from a couple years ago, when he was only a spring chicken. Since I'll be 17 hours away on the big day, I got to be a part of his surprise birthday party via video chat last night. It would have been more fun to be there, but I'll settle for second best!

helllllo, tate

Yes, those are adorable pink sunglasses that he is wearing. And, yes, this is right before he said "kiss me on the lips, Pewyn" and puckered up, leaned in, and gave the phone a big smooch. Yes, I am so thankful for iPhone 4 face time!

fourth with the fam

As per the normal routine with this blog lately, I'm waaay behind. But the pictures from the 4th of July in Alabama were just too cute not to share, even late. On Saturday July 3rd we celebrated: we cooked out, rode 4-wheelers (or, some of us did), ate, spent time together, watched performances and napped (or, at least I did). Then on Sunday night we shot some beautiful fireworks, mostly sparklers since Monica got nearly 144 of them for free...

Monica's delicious & patriotic cake






Note to self: Be VERY careful holding a 2-year-old when he has a sparkler in his hand...

this is for Tate

Today is Chick Fil A's "Cow Appreciation Day" and as a special promo they were giving out free chicken sandwiches in various locations in New York. After much deliberation, I braved the heat, followed the cows, and landed a nice (and FREE) lunch...

Let me assure you, it was madness. New Yorkers love Chick Fil A. Shortly before 11 AM, I heard screaming and yelling outside and looked out my window to find this: a bus full of Chick Fil A cows.

Then when I made it to the spot where they were passing out sandwiches at noon, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have my very own picture taken with the cow. Being the 24-year-old "adult" that I sometimes think I am, I hesitated and decided that I didn't really need a picture with the cow. But then I thought of the disappointment on Tate's face if I had opted out and the pure glee and elation he would have when he looked at this picture. Obviously, I chose the latter!

a week at the beach

It's been almost two weeks since I got back from Florida, but better late than never with the pictures, I suppose. The water was beautiful! Actually, it was more beautiful and pleasant than it's been in probably the last three years. We had a fantastic time!!!

All the kiddos.
The annual jumping pic! We actually had more than one successful shot this time.



Abbey's getting better, but she still has her moments where the thought of "Aunt Perryn" is too dreadful to bear.


Until we meet again, white sandy beaches and beautiful ocean waves, I will miss you.

farewell

It's never easy...

But, at least, I'm back in the Apple, even after a long day of traveling with delayed flights, sitting on runways, running through the airport to catch a connecting flight and a 100+ degree apartment to greet me upon my return. Whether I like it or not, I'm back.

little fish

As I'm trying to sift through 700+ pictures from my time at home, and more specifically the family beach trip, and decide which ones will make it to the blog, I thought you might enjoy this video of the littlest Pettus showing off his "simming" skills!


And although, he pretends not to know who I am, if you listen very closely you will hear him say "Pewyn" after he turns around...

tate's new best friend


Tate: Caow! Caow! [pronounced Cay-ow] I wuv you Caow.

Cow: [Silence]

Tate: Caow, come 'ere. Come 'ere. Hey Grampaw, 'ere's Caow.

Grampaw: Hey Cow. Gimme Five.

Cow: [Gives Five, Silence]

Tate: Kiss!

Cow: [Bends over to receive kiss, Silence]

Tate: I really wuv you caow.