3 Months

I know I say this all the time...but seriously, how is she 3 months old! I love her big curious eyes, and SWEET smile! I love that Reed can make her laugh like no one else, and that she is super ticklish - which is fun! ;) I just love my sweet baby girl!!

Little Helper

My little helpers have been very busy latley!

They helped me bake a cake for Daddy's Birthday

Color a sign for Daddy's Birthday

Fill in a hole in the backyard...and then empty it...

And

vaccum the house...without pants of course!

In the silence

...I found this! :) Yesterday when I was doing the dishes my kids disappeared to the back of the house for awhile, and i didn't hear anything. This usually means they are getting into some kind of trouble, but today I found this: Reed played his Leapster and sharied his popcorn with his brother, all while Leo got some lovin' too! This made my heart happy!! It was a sweet moment! Having those 2 boys so close together (21 mths) has had some challenges, but as they are getting a little older I can see their relationship really developing! Reed constantly wants Cade to come play with him, and Cade misses Reed when he is at school; Cade doesn't stop asking about him the whole time he is gone! I love those boys, and hope they cherish their brother always!

Those Rainy Sick Days...

have been spent doing some of this...
and little of this...

Smile at the little things...

...it will make a hard day better!

Today my almost 2 year old wanted to be like his big brother, and when he came out after his bath he looked like this. Underwear ontop of his pajama's! It reminded me of Quail Man...do you remember him?

2010 in Review

Today as I was hanging up our new calander I had the chance to look through our 2010 calander and saw what a crazy year it was! To summarize:
January:
Celebrated Ryan's 26th Birthday
Ash took an amazing trip to Orlando with 2 of her best friends - on this trip she declared she wanted to wait a year from then to get pregnant, and try for that girl.
Had a visit from special friends, Max and Kathleen
February:
Found out we were pregnant..again...a whole year earlier than planned (see January)
Celebrated PawPaw's Birthday
March:
Celebrated sweet Cade's 1st Birthday
Had first "baby doc appt"
Went to a friends baby shower in Jacksonville
Went to a friends wedding in Jacksonville
April:
Went to Charleston for a friends wedding and to visit with Max and Kathleen
May:
Met one of my best friends now fiance, in Jacksonville
Found out baby was a GIRL!!
Traveled down to south Florida for Ryan's friends wedding
June:
Celebrated Ash's 26th Birthday
Celebrated Reed's 3rd Bday
Had Birthday party for Reed and Gabe at Gramma and PawPaw's
July:
Reed took swim lessons!!
August:
2 Baby showers
Cade transitioned to "big boy bed"
Family Reunion at Callaway Gardens
Ash's baby shower in Jacksonville
September:
Reed started Pre-school 2 days a week
Reed played soccer - practice once a week, games on Saturday
Ryan played softball
Trip to Jacksonville for Mima's unveiling
Celebrated Gramma's Birthday
Celebrated Uncle Michael's Birthday
Tallahassee baby shower at Melting Pot
October:
More soccer
More softball
BAILEY BORN!!
Halloween
November:
Friends baby shower
To Jacksonville for Ryan's Alumni Rugby game
To Jacksonville for Thanksgiving
December:
Celebrated Mimi's Birthday
Ash and Bailey went to Orlando with Mimi
Reed's first Christmas program with school
Ryan had surgery
Celebrated Christmas

Well that brings us up to date! We had another crazy year, full of blessings and more "adjustments".

December Fun!

December has been a fun but busy month already! Reed is in pre-school 2 days a week this year and seems to love it! I think the best part for me, aside from a little break, is when he brings home all of the crafts he has been working on! He brought home a whole bag of Christmas goodies and decorations! It may be my favorite gift!! He also was in his first Christmas program this past week! He did a great job! I was surprised to see him actually singing! He did get a little distracted and started looking around at the decorations behind him about half way through, but thats OK!

We also went to the mall this week to see Santa. Every year there has been a change in the way the boys react to Santa. This year Reed was so excited - a HUGE change from last year when he was terrified. Reed ran over to Santa, took his picture and then told him he wanted a firetruck for Christmas (this was news to me!). Cade was a little unsure, and after he took his picture he ran back over to the stroller and sat down next to Bailey. Unfortunatley, Bailey was sleeping, and Santa's arms seemed to be full enough with just the boys, so she is not in the picture. There is always next year!
Our sweet little baby girl is growing like a weed! She is almost 2 months old, and it feels like she has always been here!! She is such a joy! I love seeing her sweet little personality coming out - she smiles ALL the time!!

As Christmas approaches it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas...so as to not forget the real "reason for the season" I will leave you with this:

"But then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' "

I hope to remember to celebrate my Savior instead of my "stuff"