Sunday Snapshots: Mommy

Christmas in Charlotte

What do we do when we go to Charlotte, you ask? Well, I will tell you. At Christmastime we...


...roll around on the big open floor.Jump on Jonathan.
Wear Grandma's Christmas bell.
Exchange gifts and enjoy each other's excitement!
get cool gifts from our godfather
and from Aunt Blaire
play with Grandma while Great Grandma watches
eat lunch
at the barstools like we always do at Aunt Deb's house.
We also drink beer.
And that concludes what we do at Aunt Deb's house in Charlotte. Basically, we play, enjoy each other's company and eat, a lot. We always have a great time and are so thankful that so many of our family members are able to join us there. Last year, we weren't able to see Great Grandma and Great Grandpa at Christmas because of Anna's birth. And, let me tell you, it just wasn't Christmas without them. So, I enjoyed this year, depsite the fact that Anna and I didn't sleep so well!
Have no fear, the rest of the pictures will come. I have enjoyed being away from blogging/facebook world and I am going to take my time with all this posting! Merry Christmas!

Like a Weed

Anna had her one year check-up today and all looks good!

Weight: 19 lbs 12.5 oz (27%)
Length: 30.5 inches (87%)

So, she won't be turning face forward anytime soon in her car seat. The pediatrician said it isn't the law yet but it is coming that we should leave them rear facing until TWO! Not that it matters with Anna because she isn't even 20 lbs.

Other things she is up to

~waves bye-bye
~makes "quack, quack" sound when she sees a duck
~knows a cow says "moo"
~took four unassisted steps last night! Whoo hoo! It's getting closer
~says mama, dada, and buh for Brice
~dances in her car seat when there is a good song on
~still loves to give hugs
~loves her new baby
~throws her food off her tray and then shakes her head back and forth because she knows not to!
~loves to load and unload blocks into bucket

She is still a very happy little girl almost all of the time and growing like a weed before our very eyes!

Merry Christmas to Me!

It was not intended to be my Christmas present but I'll take it! I've been wanting a dining room for a long time mainly because I want to display all of my beautiful china that we received for wedding gifts. We ordered it online and weren't sure just how long it would take to get here. Well, it arrived on Saturday evening, the day before Anna's party! It worked out nicely. I find myself walking around the corner just to peek at it! I love it and was seriously like a kid on Christmas when it arrived, "playing" with my new gift. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME! Thanks, Santa!
P.S. Today is December 17th, the day Anna was supposed to be born. It was ingrained in my mind for so long that I just can't forget about it. Instead, it was the day that Brice went to school with my mom for his party and caught a nasty little thing called RSV. Please wash your children's hands when they get home from school especially if they are going to be around a new baby. It can save a life!

Joseph

Justin and I are so proud! Brice played the role of Joseph in his school Christmas program today. What a big role. His classmate Morgan played the role of Mary. She was really into the fact that she and Brice were "married" and tried to hold his hand as they walked out of the door. Brice being the romantic that he is, quickly pulled his hand away! I asked him later if they were supposed to hold hands and he said, "NO!". He did a great job! Afterwards, his class had a party which Anna enjoyed just as much as everybody else!

Happy First Birthday, Anna!

Party supplies

Yummy cake by Publix (can't beat a Publix cake!)

Pretty birthday girl

Rocking chair from Aunt Blaire

First baby doll from Mommy, Daddy, and Brice

The girl was in love, she couldn't wait to get it out of the box and then she hugged and kissed it!

Unlike her brother, she was not so sure of her cake!

Birthday twins-December 13th

After the party, enjoying one of her gifts, a purse with accessories, thanks Aunt Kelly
Thank you to those who came to Anna's birthday and to those who have sent their birthday wishes! We love you all and are so proud of our little Anna. I know she will look at these pictures one day and know for sure just how loved she is!

Birthday Girl

Anna,
A year ago today you came flying into our lives. You are such a sweet being and so cheerful! Although the weather today is cold and dreary, you have been the light of our lives for a whole year now. While I've been emotional about you turning one, it is not because I don't want you to celebrate your birthdays. It is because I know it will be hard for me to remember just how you are right now. I love you so much little girl! HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY!


I will post some from the party soon!