The Bryant Bunch

Can't wait for Cate...

2009-10-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

Well, this pregnancy is coming to an end...only 4 more days until we get to meet our sweet little girl. Where did the time go???? This has been by far, the easiest and yet strangest of all three of my pregnancies. I guess chasing after the other two has given me little time to sit back and dwell on being pregnant. However, that doesn't mean I haven't been counting down the hours until I get to meet that sweet little face! Having only gained 12 pounds and had absolutely NO swelling (this is HUGE for me!) this pregnancy has been so laid back and low - key...wonder if her little personality will match??? Can't wait to find out! Who will she look like? What will the other two think? How am I going to handle three??? We'll soon see! Let the countdown begin!!! See you Friday, Cate!

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A walk in the park...

2009-10-04T21:23:00.000-07:00

After what seemed like weeks and weeks of rainy weather, Georgia and I were sooo ready to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather last week! After our trip to the library, we stopped by one of city parks and took in the playground - which we ended up having all to ourselves! She had a blast!

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Library Storytime

2009-10-04T21:17:00.000-07:00

Georgia and I have have been attending our local library's Pee Wee storytime each Wednesday morning this fall. Much to my delight, she is having a blast! Each week centers on a certain theme - last week it was kittens (her absolute favorite!) - and includes a story, singing and a craft. Sooo cute! We have such an incredible childrens' library here - I see many more trips in our future!

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Kickball 2009

2009-10-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Sensational Kids kickball season is here once again...but apparently Mother Nature didn't get the message! Almost all of our games have been rained out! I did take some pictures the other night, however, shooting through a chainlink fence while chasing an almost 2 year old, resulted in less than ideal shots, to say the least! Hope to post more as soon as Georgia, and the weather, allows!

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Playhouse Disney Live

2009-10-04T21:10:00.001-07:00

Grammy and I took the kids to Playhouse Disney Live at the Convo Center last weekend. While it was definitely not my favorite show we've taken them too, the kids had a blast and sat glued to the show! Thanks Grammy, for going with us - it's always a good idea to bring back-up!

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County Fair 2009

2009-10-04T21:03:00.000-07:00

Kevin, Georgia and I meet Sam's class at the Craighead County fair a few weeks ago for our annual trip to the petting zoo. That Sam loves to feed all the animals...little sister - not so much! We all had a great time despite the yucky weather and muddy fairgrounds!

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Sam's 1st Day of 1st Grade

2009-09-04T09:49:00.000-07:00

Where o' where did my baby boy go??? A first grader??? I can hardly stand it! But as you can see from the photo, while Mom may have been a little bit misty-eyed, my sweet Sam was all smiles! Now 3 weeks into the new school year, I am happy to report that things are still going great! The word "proud" can't begin to adequately express just how much I love this little man! Way to go, Sam!!

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Gulf Shores Vacation 2009

2009-09-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

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Better late than never, right?? Things have been so crazy around here the last few weeks, that I am just now getting our vacation pictures posted! Our 3rd annual trip to The Beach Club was a blast! And we were so glad that Grammy and Papa were able to make the trip with us again this year - great company and 2 extra sets of hands!! And of course, with one child (Sam) that LOVED the ocean - except for the 20+ jellyfish stings his poor little feet endured, and one that LOVED the pool (Georgia), it sure was nice to have the "manpower" to split our time between the two! Can't wait for next year...a 7 year old, a two year old, and a 10 month old...better start eating my Wheaties now!!

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Our latest glimpse of Baby #3....

2009-08-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

Kevin, Grammy and I had the best time Thursday morning at my 4D Ultrasound appointment! It's always so much fun to get such an up-close look at our sweet baby girl! She is one of the 3 cutest babies I've ever seen! Simply adorable! And we couldn't get over just how much she looked like Georgia. We got so tickled watching her yawn, try to suck her thumb, stick out her tongue and smile! Perfection! She now weighs 2 lbs. 14 oz. and looks great! I, too, am progressing right along, having only gained a whopping 6 lbs. so far....and actually lost a pound this month...the doctor's not concerned as long as the baby looks good and just told me to consider myself lucky! Guess I won't complain! No swelling, feel great, plenty of energy - Life is good! I am now 29 weeks pregnant - only 11 more to go! Can't wait to see this sweet little face in person!

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Stop and smell the roses...or petunias...

2009-06-24T21:14:00.000-07:00

Georgia had to stop and smell every flower in every pot outside of Union Station...

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A Quick Dip....

2009-06-24T21:12:00.001-07:00

The kiddos (all 3 of them) enjoyed a quick trip to the hotel pool while trying to beat the heat!!!

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The Children's Museum 2009

2009-06-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

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Purina Farms 2009

2009-06-24T20:59:00.001-07:00

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Grant's Farm 2009

2009-06-24T20:49:00.001-07:00

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St. Louis Cardinals Game 2009

2009-06-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

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St. Louis Vacation 2009

2009-06-24T12:29:00.000-07:00

After a long but successful Kindergarten year, Kevin and I decided to treat the kiddos to much needed/deserved quick trip to St. Louis. We have a wonderful time and managed to pack alot into 3 short days! The kids had a blast and were the perfect little travelers - not a peep from either of them! Just throw in a DVD, hand out some juice and pretzels and hit the road - makes for a much easier trip for all involved! Enjoy the pictures!

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Loving My Babies..

2009-06-21T12:01:00.000-07:00

I'm borrowing this from another friend's blog, but just thought it was too good to pass up....

You have Taught Me
By Anne Maclellan March 1998

You have Taught Me
You have taught me patience to rejoice in small gains which others take for granted.
You have taught me tolerance to accept that your perspective is different and deserves respect.
You have taught me courage to fight for you when no one else will.
You have taught me endurance to go on when I feel I can't any more.
You have taught me humility to accept when I can't make
things better but can only be here for you.
You have taught me to love at a deeper level than I ever thought possible

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Kindermusik 2009

2009-06-14T21:49:00.000-07:00

Georgia and I had the best time in Kindermusik class this spring! She had so much fun singing and dancing with all the other cute little kiddos and we both made lots of new friends! Can't wait for the next session to begin!

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18 Month Update

2009-06-14T20:45:00.000-07:00

Wow...can't believe my baby girl is already 18 months old! Where does the time go?? Georgia has been such a fun addition to our family - don't know what we ever did without her! She is such a little mess! But sooo much fun! Such a BIG personality in that tiny little body! Oh how I love her so! Here's a quick rundown of her latest developments:

Size - Since we haven't scheduled our 18 month check-up yet...I know, I know, I'm a little behind on this...I'm not exactly sure of her measurements and will have to post them once we go to the doctor. But I can tell you she's a tiny little thing compared to her brother at this age. She's still wearing 12-18 month clothes. Can wear some 18 month, but for the most part, they're still just a little too big. As for shoes, she's in a size 5, and has way too many pairs to count! Did I mention this child's already growing obsession with shoes?? She LOVES them! And can take them off and on all by herself. We won't even talk about taking her to a shoe store...you can barely drag her out of there...kicking and screaming!! She wants one in every color!

Eating - While she may be small, you'd never know it by her appetite! This girl loves to eat! And the nicest part is that she's not the least bit picky! She'll eat just about anything I serve her, and is willing to try anything I ask! After 6 years of trying to feed possibly the world's most picky eater, this has been such a blessing! Georgia loves her veggies, especially carrots and green beans. She also loves oatmeal, manderin oranges, blueberry pancakes, speghetti, cheese, bananas, corn, pears, goldfish, and anything with ketchup! Honestly, I can't think of anything she doesn't like...except maybe raw onions...which she begged me to let her try recently! And she even took several bites of it, before deciding against it! Of course, she wouldn't be her brother's sister if she didn't also have a penchant for snack foods, too! Whatever he's having, she wants it too! This girl has yet to meet a chip she doesn't like! Loves juice, which is also the word she uses for milk, and will drink both without hesitation out of her sippy cup. She's beginning to use her fork and spoon rather well, and has reached the stage where she wants to do everything herself! Including feeding herself, which has turned out to be a very messy adventure! But as trying as this stage can be, I am so proud of her growing independance!

Sleeping - I am so blessed to have such a great sleeper! While she only takes 1 nap a day (usually from around 11:30 to 1:30) she is no trouble to put to bed. Once I tell her its time for a nap, she heads up the stairs, reaches for her "baby" (her beloved stuffed puppy dog), leans over for a kiss, and lays down. Its just that easy! And the same goes for bedtime to! She usually goes to bed around 8:00 and doesn't wake until usually around 7:30 in the morning - with no waking in the night! Yay for sleep!

Play - She is so busy these days! I love to watch her love on and feed her baby dolls, play with her little people barn and animals, slide outside, jump on the trampoline, and just generally see what else she can get into! This one NEVER slows down! She still loves the Wonder Pets (especially Ming Ming) often requesting them in the morning by saying "Ming Ming" and handing me the remote! I just love to watch her dance to their songs - so cute!

Talking - Boy does this girl like to gab! Right now, its mainly just a lot of jabbering with plenty of head nods and hand gestures thrown in for good measure! But she also speaks many very intelligble words as well, including: Mama, Dada, Sam, Maggie, Papa, Ming Ming, outside, slide, swing, book, hi, bye, juice, please, more, ball, Tippy, Sarah, Zach, and of course, SHOES! And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention her wide array of animal sounds, including everything from dogs and cats, to lions, monkeys, cows, even fish - PRICELESS!! She LOVES animals - especially dogs, and can't get enough of our Maggie! Theirs is a sweet bond, and I have to admit that I'm impressed with how tolerant and patient Maggie can be with her, whether Georgia is wiping her face with baby wipes, counting Maggies toenails, or trying to brush her hair!

I could go on and on for days about just how special you are, Little Miss! You truly are my Sunshine. We love you so much, GiGi!!

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A girl and her dog..

2009-06-13T21:36:00.000-07:00

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Memorial Day 2009

2009-06-13T21:18:00.001-07:00

We had a fun relaxing Memorial Day weekend. Georgia and Sam had a ball playing in the sprinklers and kiddie pool (and yes, I realize that there are no pictures of Sam on here - someone isn't too keen on having his picture taken these days...) and our friends, Scott, Sarah and Zach came over for homemade French Dip subs, Mississippi Sin dip, and strawberry shortcake. YUMM-O! Good times...

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Georgia's 1st Pigtails

2009-06-13T21:05:00.000-07:00

Potty Training 101

2009-06-13T21:01:00.000-07:00

With another little on the way, I decided a few weeks ago, to begin introducing Georgia to the "big girl" potty....However, something tells me that I may have a long road ahead of me when your daughter prefers to sit "in" the potty, rather than "on" the potty....

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Just a few more...

2009-06-13T19:45:00.001-07:00

Looks like Georgia likes Grammy's strawberry pie as much as I do!!!

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Easter 2009

2009-06-13T19:21:00.001-07:00

Better late than never, right??? I know this post is soooo overdue, but I couldn't just skip ahead a few months and forget about Easter! We had a great day (despite the torrential downpour)! Since Sam woke up before the crack of dawn...as usual...he got the chance to hunt his eggs outside before the rain moved in. Georgia, on the other hand, decided to sleep in and had to hunt her eggs in the living room before church. Grammy, Papa, and my Nanny came up for church and to eat lunch with us. I made a ham, hashbrown casserole, green beans, and rolls. And Grammy brought my favorite, her strawberry pie for dessert. Everything was delicious - if I do say so myself! Sarah and Zach joined us for lunch, as well, since Scott was on call. What a wonderful day with the best family and friends!

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Oh my gosh....how could I forget???

2009-05-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

Even with all the craziness that end-of-school year activities bring, I can't believe that I almost forgot to blog about our exciting news....WE'RE HAVING.....ANOTHER GIRL!!!! That's right, the Bryant household is about to get another estrogen boost! (Poor Kev and Sam!) We went to the doctor last week for my 17 week check up, and my doctor asked if I wanted to see if she could sneak me in for a quick gender scan (I think she's as excited and curious as I am!) so of course, I said SURE!! So thanks to sweet Dr. Wilkie's manuvering, we were able to sneak down the hall and take a look at our newest little princess! I was so surprised - again, my mommy's instinct was way off ( thought for sure it was a boy) and there she was! So sweet! We even sneaked a peek at her in 4D! Still super tiny (still under 1 lb) but absolutely beautiful! Thankfully, Kevin had the day off and was there with me! Even Georgia got to see her new little sister! I am so excited for her, and Sam! Now he'll have 2 sweet sisters to look after him...I can't think of anything better! Bring on the PINK!!!

Pictures coming soon!!

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What a beautiful sentiment...

2009-05-15T12:40:00.000-07:00

A dear friend sent this to me today, and I just had to share it with all of you...

GOD CHOOSES A MOM FOR A DISABLED CHILD
by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen? Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth; son; patron saint, Matthew.
"Forrest, Marjorie; daughter; patron saint, Cecelia.
"Rudledge, Carrie; twins; patron saint.... give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."
Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a handicapped child."
The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a handicapped child a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independance. She'll have to teach the child to live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't seperate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, there is a woman I will bless with a child less then perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word.' She will never consider a 'step' ordinary. When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her blind child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations.
"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see --- ignorance, cruelty, prejudice --- and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in midair.
God smiles. "A mirror will suffice."

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Praying for Kayleigh Anne...

2009-04-23T09:15:00.001-07:00

This sweet tiny girl is the daughter of a friend of a friend of a friend. Click the button above to read her incredible story. Unfortunately, she has recently taken a very serious turn for the worse. My mind can't begin to fathom the anquish this family must be feeling. Would you please join me in lifting them in up in prayer? Thanks so much.

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Memphis Zoo

2009-04-20T11:09:00.001-07:00

We made our first trip of the year to the zoo last week. It was such a beautiful day and Kevin was actually off work, so we decided to let Sam "play hookey" and skip school to go to the zoo! We had such an incredible time - we LOVE the Memphis zoo! Georgia loved all the animals and was trying to make all the animal sounds she could! And I think Sam just enjoyed a day off from school and therapy - and he deserves it! As you can see, all the excitement absolutely wore him out on the way home!

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My baby girl....with her baby girl!

2009-04-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

Looks like I have quite the little mommy on my hands these days! This girl LOVES her baby dolls! Its so sweet to watch her love on them and feed them - heck, she'll even share a seat with them! And, no, she's not still in an infant seat - I bought a new one for our impending arrival, never expecting the endless fun it would provide Georgia! I can't begin to tell you the number of times each day those babies get put in and out of that seat! And as you can see, she finds it pretty comfy, as well!

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A Beautiful Day

2009-04-14T10:46:00.001-07:00

These pictures are actually a couple of weeks old, but I couldn't help but post them! The kiddos (all 3 of them!) LOVE to play outside when the weather's nice. Whether its swinging, jumping on the trampoline or playing with toys -there's always plenty to do in the backyard!

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Happy 6th Birthday, Sam!

2009-04-11T12:07:00.000-07:00

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Baby Update

2009-04-10T19:46:00.000-07:00

Okay, so not exactly an exciting update, rather than a brief synopopsis of my last doctor's visit.....baby's doing great! Heartrate at 161 beats per minute, mommy dealing with the usual exhaustion and indigestion, but all in all, smooth sailing so far - completely uneventful....just the way I like it!!
One trimester down, two more to go!

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Extreme Blog Makeover

2009-04-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

So, how do you like our new look??? I, for one, LOVE it!! I finally got tired of looking at the same old boring layout and decided it was high time for a make-over! Now, thanks to Jenissa at www.onceuponablog.org, our blog will shine as bright as the two little kids that are featured in it! Thanks Jenissa - you're the best!!

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SURPRISE!!!!

2009-03-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

8 weeks gestation (3/9/09)

We're having (another) baby!!
That's right you are now looking at the first baby picture of one of the 3 most beautiful babies in the whole world (brother and sister are the other two, of course!) I am now 9 weeks pregnant and in this picture the baby was only 8 weeks old (about the size of a pea!) Because of it's small size, its really difficult to make out in this picture. But the round shape on top is not the baby, its the yolk sac. The baby is underneath that, you can barely make out its sweet little arms and legs. And if this were animated, you'd see its sweet little heart beating at 163 beats per minute! And you'd hear mine pounding with pride!

We are super excited!! And still in just a little bit of shock! Not that this wasn't planned, it just happened VERY quickly! Our sweet little bundle's due date is October 17th, and we can hardly wait! Just the thought of a new little face and personality around our home gets me so excited! Who will this one look like? Will he/she have Sam's laid-back disposition or Georgia's BIG personality? Will they have the same big pretty eyes of the other two? And what will big brother and sister think about our new addition? Sam's so good with Georgia, I fully expect for him to carry on the role of gentle protective big brother. As for Georgia, we'll see....I can see her being another little mommy to this one! I am already positively IN LOVE!!!

Happy Birthday Sam!!!

2009-03-03T09:58:00.000-08:00

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I simply can't believe my baby boy is 6 years old today! It seems like only yesterday you entered this world and changed my life for the better. Upon the realization that there are no baby pictures of Sam on my blog (since I only started it a few years ago), I figured it was high time I showed off a few pictures of my beautiful baby boy. Here's to you Sam: from the tiny baby boy you were to the fine young man you've become. Happy Birthday, Toodles! I love you.

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

2009-03-01T17:58:00.000-08:00

Winter had one last hurrah here in Northeast Arkansas this weekend, with over 5 inches of snow falling throughout the day Saturday! This was the most snow I can remember seeing here in quite sometime. Thankfully, there was no ice to accompany the snow this time! Kevin and Georgia ventured out in the middle of the "blizzard" to get a few pictures, and had a blast! Georgia LOVED the snow and screamed and cried when we brought her back in!! What a funny little snowbunny!

Way to go, Sam!!!

2009-02-19T17:32:00.000-08:00

I am soooo proud, I just had to brag!! Sam was named Valley View Elementary's Student of the Month!! I could just burst with pride!! Those of you who know him, know just how big this is for him! He works so hard everyday, always with a smile on his face and a skip in his step. If only we could all face our difficulties with the same diligence and determination! He makes me so proud to be his Mom! The fact that God found me worthy enough to parent this beautiful child, continues to humble me everyday. He's such a blessing to my soul.

Caught Red-Handed!

2009-02-17T08:59:00.000-08:00

My little graffitti artist at work!

Busted!!

The evidence.

Seems we have a budding little artist on our hands here in the Bryant household! She is always into something, so when things get too quiet, I know its time to find out what Georgia's gotten into this time. Saturday (Valentine's Day) I found our little Van Gogh busy at work making Mama a Valentine on the Dining Room wall.....okay, well, it kinda looks like a little heart...........

Sam's Valentine Party

2009-02-17T08:39:00.001-08:00

Sam and his aide, "Miss" Diane

Georgia thought she was soo big sitting at the table with Sam!

Lovin' at the Valentine party!

Class of 2021

Sam's class held their Valentine's Party last Friday morning. The kids all had such a fun time with crafts, snacks and opening their valentines. Of course, Georgia had to join in the fun, as well. She took a seat at the table next to brother and did everything the big kids did - even opened up some of Sam's valentines for him!! I tell you, this girl is 14 months going on 4 years old! Sam had fun and seemed to enjoy showing off his little sister to his classmates. Happy Valentine's Day to the two joys of my heart!

Spaghetti!!!

2009-02-11T09:59:00.000-08:00

Guess who loves spaghetti??? She ate 2 big bowls full last night and by the looks of it, tried to lick her bowl clean!!!

My little Gypsy

2009-02-11T09:57:00.001-08:00

I originally took this picture because Georgia was pretending to wear Grammy's earrings. She thought she looked sooo good! But now that I look at it, all I can see are those big bright eyes. She makes me melt!!

Georgia's 1st Pedicure

2009-02-11T09:53:00.000-08:00

It was no small "feat" to paint these busy little toes!! She actually sat very still and watched my every move very closely!! I just can't get enough of them - I could just eat her up!!

My Mini Monet!

2009-02-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

Or maybe Jackson Pollack is more like it!! However you choose to categorize it, Georgia created her 1st work of art last week!! We'll begin the bidding at $1.50......but Mama thinks it's absolutely priceless!!

The 100th Day of School

2009-02-11T09:42:00.001-08:00

Sam's class celebrated the 100th day of school last week with a fashion show! Each child was to decorate a t-shirt with 100 things and then each got the chance to parade around in front of the 1st and 2nd graders to show off their work! We decided on stamping 100 baseballs and basketball onto the front and back of Sam's shirt, and as you can see, it turned out pretty cute!! We had a lot of fun and Sam was soooo proud - just look at that grin!

Georgia's Walking!

2009-01-20T09:16:00.000-08:00

Yep! That's right! My baby girl is "officially" a walker now! And sooooo proud of herself! In fact, she insisted on walking into and out of Pizza Inn yesterday when we went to lunch! Grinning ear to ear, of course! She simply woke up from her nap Sunday afternoon and just decided that crawling was a thing of the past! She looks so funny in that tiny little body walking all over the place! Video to come.....

Christmas 2008

2009-01-06T19:15:00.001-08:00

We had such a great Christmas this year! This was Georgia's first Christmas to be really be involved (she was only 2 weeks old last year!) and she had a blast! Santa brought Sam a new train table and train set, lots of new movies, some puzzles, a set of Disney movie books, and lots, lots more! Georgia received a ride-on alphabet train, a huge stuffed puppy dog, twin baby dolls, a new tea set, and much more! Santa went a little overboard this year! Unfortunately, Daddy was on call this Christmas, and was gone to the hospital ALL DAY LONG! BOOOOO!!! Thankfully, though, Grammy and Papa, came up to watch the kids open presents and share a delicious Christmas lunch with us. (Poor Daddy and the rest of the surgical staff got to enjoy our leftovers!) With the huge exception of missing Daddy all day, you guys had the best time!

Tea Party Time

2009-01-06T18:50:00.001-08:00

Georgia's 1st Birthday Party

2009-01-05T19:16:00.001-08:00

Better late than never, right?!?! You had the most spectacular birthday party, Georgia. Mommy had the best time planning and decorating for it! Surrounded by friends and family, it was a truly beautiful day. We had cupcakes and cookies to eat, and more gifts than you knew what to do with. You received a Disney Princess throne, a stuffed tea cup Yorkie, several books, clothes, a baby stroller, and so much more. You had the best time! You "read" every card on each gift and just ooohed and aaaahed at everything you received! Too cute! And, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention your adorable smocked birthday dress you wore from Grammy and Papa - they bought that for you before you were even born. As a matter of fact, Grammy's already bought yours for your 2nd birthday, as well!!

Between myself, Aunt Wendy, and Grammy I bet we took over 200 pictures of your special day, but instead of detailing every moment here, I thought I would just post a few that truly captured your little spirit the best. I love you, my sweet little one year old girl!

Happy Birthday, Georgia!!!!

2008-12-15T09:44:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby girl is one year old?!?!? Where did the year go? I guess time really flies quickly when your chasing after 2 children! Especially you, little Miss! I tell everyone that you came out of the womb 6 months old, so that may explain how quickly your first year has passed!! You are such a little firecracker! The life of every party......and checkout line, and restaurant, and grocery store! You definitely have your Daddy's outgoing personality and NEVER meet a stranger! I've had to literally pry you away from complete strangers sitting next to us at restaurants, or standing behind us in line at the store! Such a flirt!! No one can seem to resist that cute little smile, crinkled up nose, or big bright eyes! What are we going to do with you?!?

We haven't been able to get into the doctor for your 12 month check-up yet, so I don't have any of your stats, but I'll post them when we get go. Not that I mind staying out of the doctor's office this time of year!!! I am so proud to say that you haven't been sick one time this entire year - not one single sick visit to the doctor! That's got to be some kind of record!

Here's a little snippet of what life looks like at one year old....

Eating: You are such a good little eater! A thrill for Mommy since your big brother is so picky! You've been off baby food for months and only eat table food now. You want whatever everyone else is having. It amazes me with only 6 teeth (yes, 6 teeth!!!) that you can chew things so well! You love pasta, pizza, pears, grilled cheese, spaghetti, applesauce, peaches, pancakes, and SALAD! But, your favorite foods are still green beans, carrots and peas! I'm so proud of my little vegetable eater!! You loved your birthday cake, and insisted on eating it with a fork! You'd think with all this eating, you'd be a little roly poly, but you are still a tiny little thing, wearing 12 months clothes and size 4 shoes. Guess you work off all those calories, crawling around EVERYWHERE! You are never still! We're still not walking (although, you have taken a step here and there), but you are standing alone really well, and love to walk while holding on to our fingers. Walking, or should I say with you, running, should come very soon......oh boy!

Sleeping: You are still such a great sleeper. You go down for the night around 7:30 p.m. and don't wake up again until around 7-8:00 a.m! And you don't even cry to get out of your crib - you just sit there patiently for someone to come discover you're awake! What a dream!!! Of course, you compensate for such a great night's sleep by only taking one nap a day from around 10:30 a.m. to around 12 noon, leaving mommy with only an hour and a half a day to take a breather! But I wouldn't trade 3 naps a day for my uninterrupted nighttime sleep!!!

Playing: You still LOVE stuffed animals and just oooooh and aaaaah everytime you see one. You are so cute hugging and kissing all your "babies"! Of course, your favorite is still your stuffed puppy, "Baby". We don't go far without him! I love the way, you hold one of his ears with one hand and rub his tail with the other while trying to go to sleep - PRECIOUS!!! Of course, you love all dogs, real or stuffed, and can't wait to get your hands on them. You and Maggie are still big buddies and you just think she is the funniest thing ever! You love to play with your Little People barn and animals, as well as your school bus, which you "drive" all over the house. And you can almost catch and throw a ball like a big kid. Of course, your favorite thing to do is climb the stairs, and you can scale those steps in a flash - makes Mommy a nervous wreck! You are not much on watching TV, but will stop what you are doing to watch "My Friends Tigger and Pooh"! You are still jabbering ALL the time and I LOVE to hear your cute little voice! You can say: baby, puppy, Mama, Dada, Sam, bye, picture, pretty, see, uh-oh, stay, Papa, up,what's that, Meme (Maggie), and several more that I can't understand! Priceless..... Your favorite people are Mommy & Daddy, Sam (whom you ADORE), Papa, Uncle Brett & Landen,Tippy, & Sarah. But everyone has to take a back seat to your Grammy!! She is your absolute favorite person in the world and you want no one else when she's around. I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual!!! You two are crazy about each other!!

For all these things, and so much more, I love you, sweet girl. You light up my life! Can't wait to see what the next year holds in store! Happy Birthday, Georgia!

Update: Your 12 month check-up went great, as expected. You are now 20 lbs. and 29 inches, placing you into the 50% on height, and the 30% on weight. The doctor called you "dainty". I'm sure she was talking of your stature, not personality!!

Made with Love

2008-12-02T10:26:00.001-08:00

My sweet niece, Katherine, is such a talented little knitter! She made Georgia the cutest little slippers last week! They just fit her and are even monogrammed with her initials! Thanks so much Katherine! We love you!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday we had this year! Our God has indeed blessed us richly! And our family tops the list! We had the best time last Thursday traveling from J'boro to Benton, Benton to LR and then on to Augusta. And while we were surrounded by family all day long, these were some of the only pictures I got all day (Guess I was too busy stuffing my face!) Anyway, my two kiddos were loved on all day long - and ate it up! Courtney and Hannah were only 2 of MANY, MANY cousins that day who took their turns doting on them, but I thought I'd post these pictures since they were so cute! As you can see, I have one child who is a camera hog and the other who refused to have his picture taken at all that day! And after a long day of traveling and being passed around, this little girl found one of her favorite spots to rest - on Papa's lap!

My Big Girl

2008-12-02T09:52:00.000-08:00

Guess who's using a spoon these days and INSISTING on feeding herself? She is soooo proud and REALLY MESSY! What happened to my baby? I think this one came out of the womb all grown up!

Georgia's new "Hangout"

2008-11-10T09:22:00.001-08:00

Georgia's found a new favorite place to play this week - under the kitchen table! There's a little space down there that is just her size and she loves to sit down there and hangout! It has a glass top, so she loves to look up at you through the glass and play "peek-a-boo" and laugh! She is so much fun and constantly on the move!!

My Star Student

2008-11-10T09:15:00.000-08:00

No picture, but I did have to brag! Sam was named "Student of the Week" last week at school! He has done so well this year, and is even ahead of his class when it comes to phonics and numbers! He's such a smart little guy! And when you consider all the obstacles he faces on a daily basis, and the extra amount of work that he puts in each day (from 8 am to 5:30 pm), all with a smile on his face and a skip in his step, you really begin to get a sense of what a special little boy he is! I am so proud!! Congratulations Sam! I love you "more than words"....

I don't ever want to forget....

2008-11-10T09:06:00.000-08:00

*The sweet way you crinkle up your nose when you smile.

*The way you fake cough to get someone's attention.

*The beautiful sound of your little voice, and the way you say "what's that?" or rather, "wats dat?" ALL the time!

*And when you're not saying that, your either wanting to go "outsi" (outside), or calling for "meme" (Maggie), or "Sa" (Sam).

*What a little monkey you are! You can climb up the entire flight of stairs at our house, and even climbed up the slide on our swing set all by yourself the other day.

*How you think you won't get in trouble when your told "no" if you just turn around and smile real big before proceeding!

I could go on and on, but I'll save more for your one year update. Wow....I can't believe we're almost there. Where has the year gone? Eleven months and counting....I love you Gigi!

Halloween 2008

2008-11-10T08:34:00.000-08:00

We had such a great time on Halloween this year. Sam was a NASA astronaut, and Georgia spent her very first Halloween as a pumpkin. They both looked adorable - if I do say so myself!! The kids (and adults!) enjoyed Madeline and Ella's Halloween party next door, and then we were off to our church's fabulous Fall Festival. There were games, bounce houses and pony rides at every stop, and enough candy to leave Sam on a sugar high for the next few days!! (Mom and Dad have enjoyed their fair share, too!)

Georgia's Surgery

2008-11-10T08:25:00.001-08:00

My sweet baby girl had to have minor surgery a few weeks ago - a frenulectomy to be exact. We discovered a few months ago that she was very slightly tongue-tied, and while our pediatrician wanted to take the "wait and see" approach and didn't think it would at all interfere with her speech, Kevin and I made the decision to go ahead with the surgery before there was even a possibility of a speech problem developing. With our history of Sam's difficulties, I wasn't about to wait around to see if Georgia would have a problem. So long story short, the procedure took about 5 minutes, and we were back home in time for Sam to go to school. She did great, was loved on by all of Daddy's friends in surgery, and never even had to take any Motrin at all!! Sooooo glad this is over and behind us! And from the look of things, the surgery was a complete success - she's been sticking her tongue out at everyone she sees!

Pumpkin Patch 2008

2008-10-14T10:05:00.000-07:00

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

2008-10-04T12:07:00.001-07:00

Guess who's found Mommy's stash of Coke Zero? Anyone who knows me well, knows about my affinity/addiction to Coke Zero...guess she's just trying to be like Mommy? She was so proud of herself and I think she thought she was really drinking it, too. (Don't worry it wasn't opened!) Guess I better switch over to water or milk soon........

End of the Season Kickball Party

2008-10-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

Kickball season's come to close - and with it comes the annual end-of-season kickball party/awards ceremony. This year the party was moved indoors due to last year's swarms of mosquitos ruining everyone's fun. So off the Cici's we went, along with close to 75? other special needs kiddos and their families....need I say more? It was a bit crazy and alot loud - but, everyone seemed to have a great time. Every child received a personalized trophy and took part in team pictures. What a night! Thanks to Grammy for coming up to stay with sister ( who's been a little under the weather for the past couple of days). We are so proud of you buddy!

County Fair Time!

2008-09-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

Last week we made our annual trip to the Craighead County fair here in Jonesboro - the kids wanted to go to the petting zoo, Kevin and I wanted a corndog and a funnel cake! Needless to say, we all went home satisfied! Sam and Georgia fed those poor animals more carrots than I can count! And as you can see from the pictures, Georgia even wanted to climb into the stalls with them! That girl is too much!

A "Howling" Good Time....

2008-09-15T08:01:00.000-07:00

Kevin, Sam and I attended our first Arkansas State football game of the season on Saturday night. This was my first time to cheer on the new "Red Wolves", and I have to admit that I was impressed with how well the university has made the transition to their new mascot - I did, however, have a few slips and found myself cheering for the "Indians" a few times - guess old habits die hard! Either way, the three of us had such a great time - despite the final score. We even managed to keep Hurricane Ike at bay until the game was over! Sam laughed and cheered the entire game and was in heaven with all the candy and stadium food! Kev and I try to make a conscious effort to spend some quality time with him away from little sis every once in a while - its nice to not have to compete for time alone with Mom and Dad! Thanks Grammy for watching Georgia for us. Here's to many more A-State family nights! GO RED WOLVES!!!!!

Georgia's Nine Month Update

2008-09-12T10:09:00.001-07:00

Nine months already!?!?!? Where does the time go? Especially with this one - she came out of the womb all grown up! What did we ever do without her? She has brought us immeasurable joy over the past nine months- everyday is new adventure! She now weighs 18 lbs. 6 oz. (40th percentile), is 27 3/4 inches long (50th percentile) and has a head circumference of 17 3/4 inches (75th percentile). Just perfect. Here's a little snippet of what nine months old looks like for our sweet baby girl...

Eating: You are such a good eater, Georgia. You gave up baby food all together several weeks ago, and are now eating table food just like the rest of us! You especially like anything that Sam is eating at the moment! You love green peas, green beans, chicken, noodles, crackers, cheeseburgers (yes, I said cheeseburgers!), spaghetti and pretty much anything else we give you. You are down to 3 bottles (24 oz.) a day, and seem to prefer your sippy cup (with formula or watered down juice) - once you figure out how to hold it yourself. You now have 4- count 'em - 4 teeth, but the way you chew, you'd think you have a mouthful! And even though you seem to have such a hearty appetite, you remain so tiny in comparison! Of course, the fact that you are NEVER still, helps explain how you seem to burn off all those calories! Speaking of being on the move, boy, are you ever!! You are crawling everywhere - and FAST! You've been crawling since you were right at 6 months old, and there's been no stopping you since! You've also been pulling up to everything for several months and can now climb steps....not so sure how I feel about that one! You've even begun cruising around the furniture and have stood alone a couple of times (for just a few seconds). Dr. Bailey said he fully expects you to be running before too long - Oh boy! Of course, you're favorite mode of transportation is still Mommy's hip - which I don't mind a bit!

Sleeping: You are still such a wonderful sleeper - at night that is! You go to sleep (with your thumb and bunny) every night around 7:30 and don't wake up until around 7:00 the next morning. Hallelujah!!! Of course, this translates into a baby that doesn't nap well during the day, taking only one nap a day for only an hour and a half, if I'm lucky. Seems you just don't seem to need as much sleep as the rest (you and Sam both!) You still take a bottle at night before bedtime, but only because I encourage it, you'd just as soon hold your bunny's ear and suck your thumb and call it a night -so sweet! I think we'll be able to wean you off the bottle completely within the next month or so. You're still a thumbsucker - never would take a pacifier - but only when tired. Weaning you off of that will be a whole other story....

Playing: You still love Maggie - really any dog or animal for that matter, and have the best time playing tug of war with Maggie's stuffed "sissy" toy. And speaking of stuffed toys, you LOVE them! You just coo and get so excited any time you see a stuffed animal or doll, and immediately grab onto an appendage with one hand and stick your thumb in your mouth with the other! You also love blocks (knocking them down is so much more fun than stacking them up!), the refrigerator animal magnets, and have recently begun "driving" your toys around the house - never mind if they have wheels or not! Of course, your favorite toy is still whatever Sam happens to be playing with at the time - which just drives him silly sometimes! But his gentle nature and depth of patience with you never ceases to amaze me. What a lucky girl you are to have such a wonderful big brother. He truly loves you so much - even when you are on top of his favorite movie...Now when you scream at the top of your lungs, every time I strap you in your car seat, or anything else that confines you (aka - exersaucer, stroller, etc.) for that matter, that is another story! He's just covers his ears and rolls his eyes and waits for it to end! Too funny! Of course, the sweetest sounds you make are when you say "mama" or "dada" or "byebye". I'll never grow tired of hearing those sweet first words. You jabber/talk all the time and have even begun to sound like you are trying to imitate a few other words, like "dog" and "what's that?" / "want that" which comes out more like "wa dat" but seems pretty appropriate and reliable nonetheless! The sound of your sweet little voice comforts me to my core.

For all these things, and so much more, we are so proud to call you our own. I love you "Gigi".

Love,
Mommy

Friday morning

2008-09-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

Check out those 2 front teeth - hysterical!!!

She's such a little daredevil!! Mind you, she's only 9 months old.

Kickball 2008

2008-09-12T09:35:00.001-07:00

Another exciting season of Sensational Kids kickball has begun! Sam played his first game this past week. Needless to say, he had a blast! And so did his Daddy!! This year's team is "The Purple Crush". This is such a fantastic program and we're so grateful to Sensational Kids for their thoughtfulness and dedication to all of our kiddos with special needs. Just the look on the faces of these children as they get to take part in a team sport is priceless. It lifts my spirit in a way that few other things can. Let's play ball!!!

Look how big my little Kindergartener has grown!

2008-09-12T09:32:00.000-07:00

I just can't get over how much he's grown! Doesn't look like my "baby" anymore...he's definitely a growing boy now!!

My girl

2008-09-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Never a dull moment....

2008-09-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

You can't turn you're back on this one for a minute! She wants whatever her big brother has - and she doesn't quit until she makes it her own! Boy, do I have my hands full!!!

Georgia's First Day of "School"

2008-09-12T09:22:00.000-07:00

Georgia attended her first day of "school" last week! Well, okay, so its not exactly school, but we were excited nonetheless! She is attending Central Baptist's "Mother's Day Out" once a week this year to give us both a little break! She's done so well - not the least bit upset when I drop her off, and the teachers say she's a "delight"! She just loves getting to play with all the other babies. We love you sweet girl!

Gulf Shores 2008

2008-09-04T09:43:00.000-07:00

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Well, it only took me about a month, but with Georgia attending her first day of "Mother's Day Out", I have finally had the chance to sort through and post our vacation pics!!! Whew!! Anyway, we had a wonderful time, as usual - but could have done with a little less rain and a few more days! Enjoy!

Our newest little Cookie Monster?!?!?

2008-09-03T09:08:00.001-07:00

Look who got into brother's Oreos!!! And boy is she fast - I just had my back turned for a minute, and when I turned around, there she was shoving those cookies in just as fast as she could!!! She was soooo proud of herself. I love you my little Cookie Monster!!!

Happy Birthday, Papa!!

2008-08-24T21:15:00.001-07:00

We had a great time celebrating Papa's birthday this weekend. As you can tell from the picture, it wasn't exactly relaxing, but a fun time nonetheless! Hope you enjoy your Wii as much as we did - maybe you'll finally get a chance to play it now all the kids are gone!!

Ladies who lunch

2008-08-24T21:06:00.001-07:00

Georgia and I got the chance to visit with my friend, Beth, on Wednesday. Beth is one of my oldest and dearest friends - you know the kind, when you don't even remember a time when you weren't the best of friends - you just always were. Our time together is especially dear now that she lives in England. It calls for alot of catching up! So we've kind of made a yearly ritual out of meeting for lunch once a year when she's in the States. She and her mother Terry come to Jonesboro and each have lunch with their best friends from high school - she and her friend, Holly; and myself and Beth. And of course, Georgia got to join in this year. We had a great food and an even better time. Thanks for inviting us, Bethy. We miss you. (And Georgia loves her new "English" tea set!)

Sam's 1st Day of Kindergarten

2008-08-19T07:18:00.001-07:00

Well, today was the day that I have been dreading for the past several years....Sam's first day of school. We've been talking it up for the past several weeks and have even visited his teacher ( a good friend of mine) and his classroom a few times. Well, all our efforts must have paid off because, HE DID GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! And so did Mommy, thank you very much! They don't allow parents to walk their children into school here - not even on the first day :( so you have to drop them off at the front door and an aide or teacher gets them out of the car and walks them in. I fully expected to have a fit on my hands when we got there, but once again my smart little boy proved me wrong and reminded me that we can never doubt what he's able to accomplish. He gave us (Kev was able to go in late this morning and be there, as well) a kiss and a high-five and jumped out of the car taking Miss Shari's hand, only turning around once to wave bye! Not so much as a tear - from any of us!! Which is quite a feat considering even the thought of it has had me literally nauseous for the past couple of days! Wow.....I couldn't be more proud of the little man he's growing into. So strong and capable. Please join us in praying that this transition continues to go smoothly and that today be just the beginning of a long list of Sam's successful accomplishments.

A day of firsts.....

2008-08-19T07:09:00.000-07:00

Georgia learned to wave (at everyone and anything!) while we were on vacation in Gulf Shores last week. But, yesterday she finally was able to put it together while saying "bye"! So cute! And while grinning at me so big (she was very proud of herself!) I noticed another first - she has a top tooth now! Her left central incisor (tooth "f" to be exact) - sorry, that's just the dental hygienist in me! So now the tooth count is at three and counting!

Back from the beach!

2008-08-17T15:07:00.001-07:00

We made it back from vacation on Friday, and boy did we hate to leave! Sam absolutely LOVES the ocean! Too bad we don't live any closer! Pictures coming soon! (I only have hundreds to sort through....)

Peek-A-Boo!!!

2008-08-17T15:02:00.001-07:00

Grammy and Papa -this one's for you!!! Look familiar?!?!?!?

My sweet "baby" boy!

2008-08-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

Guess I can't call him that much longer :( He's such fun, sweet spirited little boy! Don't know if you can tell from these pictures, but his eyes matched the exact color of his shorts this morning. Just beautiful......

In her Sunday best....

2008-08-17T14:53:00.000-07:00

This is the first dress that Georgia's Grammy bought for her when we found out she was a girl! It didn't take too long - we were out shopping an hour after my ultrasound!! She looks like a little angel in it! Thanks for the beautiful dress, Grammy! ( And for the dozens more you've bought since!)

Gentlemen, start your engines!

2008-08-17T14:21:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful Saturday afternoon!

2008-08-17T14:18:00.000-07:00

We spent the weekend just as it was intended - playing outside in this unseasonably beautiful August weather! Only wish it would stay this way......

Fast asleep......

2008-08-06T10:43:00.001-07:00

The sweetest sound...

2008-07-31T19:27:00.000-07:00

This afternoon in the car on the way back home from Target (our second home!) I heard the most beautiful sound......."mamamamama"! I wasn't sure if she was just jabbering or if she truly meant to say it until we pulled into the garage and as I was getting her out of the carseat, she looked up at me with those big, bright eyes and said "Mama!" How sweet the sound!

Happy Anniversary, Honey!!

2008-07-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

Today, Kevin and I have been married 9 years. Wow, sometimes it seems like just yesterday, and then on others, it seems like an eternity!! We've had a really low key day, but plan on a date night of dinner at Omar's (our favorite) and a movie (the new Batman) tomorrow night. Grammy was kind enough to offer her services for a much needed parents' night out!

Happy anniversary, Kevin! I love you more than words can express. Thanks for being such a wonderful husband, daddy, and friend.

Dada, Dada, Dada

2008-07-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

That's the sound around our house this week! Georgia's saying "Dada"!!!! Over, and over, and over again!!!! It's music to her Daddy's ears!! So cute - I'll try to post video of it soon!!

Wow.....he's really about to start kindergarten....

2008-07-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

I took Sam for his Kindergarten physical on Tuesday. I guess this means he really is about to start to school......boy, do I have mixed feelings about this one. He begins the week after we get back from vacation. I just hope I can enjoy myself on vacation and not worry about it all week long. Of course, he'll be fine, and I'm sure he will love school - it's me I'm worried about!!! Anyway, he saw Dr. Bailey for his physical and Sam weighs 46 lbs and is 46 inches tall. I wasn't sure of his exact measurements, since - and I kid you not - besides, his yearly well-child check-ups, Sam has not been sick or to the doctor in almost 3 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! No kidding,he is seriously one of the healthiest kids I've ever heard of. Almost unnaturally healthy - like his immune system is in overdrive!!! So needless to say we're not regulars at the pediatricians' office. And I like it that way!! He got a clean bill of health, and Dr. Bailey says that he is in the 95th percentile in height (guess he's got my families tall genes!) and 75th percentile in weight. Just perfect.....but I didn't need a doctor to tell me that.

Tuesdays Visitors

2008-07-24T19:34:00.000-07:00

My Aunt Beebo (no that's not her real name - its Marcia - not sure where the Beebo came from), her granddaughter Carrie and Carrie's husband, Jacob, came up for a visit on Tuesday. They were sweet enough to watch Georgia for me while I took Sam for his Kindergarten physical. And then, as if babysitting for me wasn't enough, they then took us out for lunch! The kids and I had such a wonderful time and were so thankful for their visit. You guys are the best! Come back anytime!!!

What a big girl!!

2008-07-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

Oh, she is so pleased with herself!!! Doesn't she look so funny and tiny sitting up there at the table?!?! 7 months going on 7 years.......

That hair!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-20T14:10:00.001-07:00

These were taken right after her bath last night - doesn't she look just like one of those little baby orangutans?!?!?!??

Our weekend guests

2008-07-20T14:02:00.001-07:00

My cousin, Shelly, and her two children, (gosh, guess they're not really "children" anymore - man, do I feel old!!) Alex & Erinn came up from Benton Friday and spent the night with us on their way to a family reunion. We enjoyed alot of great visiting and great food (they never make a trip up this way without a trip to Couch's for BBQ and chocolate fried pies!!) They are out of this world!! Sure wish ya'll lived a little closer - I never had to worry for a minute about the kiddos - they had everyone's undivided attention the entire time!! Come back again soon!!

Georgia and her Grammy

2008-07-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

These two are crazy about each other!

My beautiful son...

2008-07-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

Just love this picture.....

Time for a baby gate.....

2008-07-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

Boy, does this one keep me on my toes!!!

Saturday Morning

2008-07-20T13:49:00.000-07:00

It's a little blurry, but I love this picture of Sam - it really captures his little spirit!

All played out

2008-07-20T13:47:00.000-07:00

Now that's what I call "tuckered out"! She fell fast asleep standing up watching Baby Einstein!

ABCD.......

2008-07-20T13:42:00.000-07:00

Kevin found this on the kitchen floor last week. Sam has rediscovered the LeapFrog refridgerator magnets ( we've had them for years) and is suddenly infatuated with his ABCs. We're missing several of the letters, as you can see, but the thing that I found the most impressive (besides the obvious recognition of his letters) was the pattern in which they were placed. Of course, those who know Sam, realize this display screams his name!! Oh how I wonder what goes on in that sweet little mind of his.....

God Bless America

2008-07-06T14:13:00.001-07:00

Peek-A-Boo

2008-07-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

Now that she's crawling EVERYWHERE, Georgia loves to crawl up to the backdoor and look at Maggie through the blinds! That girl and her dog.....she can't wait for me to let Maggie back in!!!

Saturday Morning at Grammy & Papa's

2008-07-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

These were too cute not to post! Check out Sam eating popcorn for BREAKFAST! That's all he wanted that morning! Guess anything goes when you're at Grandma's!!!! And he knows it too well!!!