Florida Vacation

Me and the kiddos were able to take a 10 day trip to Florida this month. I've been trying to decide how to post everything we did and not miss a thing, but that honestly would take up more than one post and sure would bore any reader for length of the reading. I have decided to just post the pictures and let you see what all was done. We pretty much relaxed and just rested up. My nephew Levi got to come along with us which I was so glad to get to be with him. Julia and Levi I do believe had a blast with one another and Levi couldn't give Gideon enough hugs and kisses :).  So with few words but many pictures I hope  you enjoy seeing everything we got to do.

Helping in Auntie Cookies garden

This is such a hard stage. Wants to do everything but just can't get around well

At the park

Just chilling out

These cuties sure love being in Auntie Cookies room

Yes quite spoiled by pappaw

Everyone loves to eat in Mamaws chair for them

Ready for church

Great Great Aunt Margie

Levi loves Gideon

Play place in the mall

"I slide!"

Planting beans

One of many walks they got Papaw to take them on

Meeting Great Grandpa for the first time!

Auntie Cookie the hair stylist

Going to church with Mamaw and Papaw

How sweet

Swinging with Papaw

Levi learning all the secrets of gardening

I do believe they wore Auntie Cookie out

Riding the pony on Great Grandpas knee

Hope you enjoy them! I have not figured out how to organize photos on here so please forgive them being so out of order.

Saturday Morning with Daddy

We all got a little spoiled from daddy today :)! Daddy woke us up around 7 this morning and took us to Raleigh for a little breakfast buffet at Golden Corral and a shopping spree to Walmart and Harbor Freight Tools. I absolutely love our Saturday dates with Troy/daddy. However I am now convinced that Julia has inherited carsickness from Troy :(. Poor baby got sick on our way to Raleigh, but she was a trooper and got a little extra spoiling along our journey. Gideon is totally a different baby when we are out and about. He never fusses and just enjoys shopping/eating out and watching everything there is to see. There is so much to entertain him. Julia was allowed to go in the tool store with Troy as I stayed behind to feed Gideon. Troy doesn't often get to shop with his girl and so it was rather special for both of them to have daddy daughter time. Julia is also a big fan of shopping. We try to make Saturday family day since every other day is so busy.
Before we departed Troy and Julia had a little dress up time so I will leave you with her new "hat" (motorcyle helmet warmer) she doned and thought she was going to get to wear out, but mommy had a say in that one :) I just had to get a picture!

Silly girl!

Its a Minnie Party for a Big Girl!

Our little princess turned 2 on January 10th. Can't believe its been two years ago that I held our precious little girl in my arms for the first time. She was so tiny and perfect. Little did we know what joy she would bring to our lives.

Daddy's Girl

Always will be my little princess!

We happened to be in Florida this time for Julia's birthday, so as was custom in our home growing up we always had a birthday party. Mamaw wasn't about to let her little princess's birthday go by without a fabulous party.

Julia happens to be interested in a few different characters right now (Dora, Hello Kitty, and Minnie Mouse), so I decided to go with the Minnie theme this year since she does tend to pick her out more than the others.

Mamaw invited some relatives over for a ham dinner (Julia's favorite), a little bit of cake and presents. I do believe she had a wonderful time. Here are some pictures of her big day!

Are these all mine?

Our little princess

She loves her papaw!

6 Month Update

Half way to being a year old! Where is my time going with my precious babies?! Anyways here is where Gideon is at now:

Weight: 19lb. 9oz.      Height: 27.25 in.

* Feeding habits: I do believe bananas are his favorite food right now since I am mashing them up myself instead of the jar bananas. Eats around 4 bottles a day with 3 feedings of solid foods somewhere in there. 

* Daily routine: 

    Our daily routine isn't so precise as last month. I do believe he has hit a growth spurt that has interrupted our once pretty good night routine. However, I am just enjoying the cuddle times in the wee hours of the morning. It won't be long before he won't even fit on my lap or in my arms. Maybe he will get back on track before mommy gets too tired.

* He now can push off with his feet enabling him to get everywhere he wishes to go. No longer can I just leave him to play on his own. Yesterday he got himself up underneath my glider :)

* He is now sitting with little support (boppy pillows are great)

* Very chatty! If he is not asleep he is talking/fussing. We seem to be in a fussier stage right now and a much more clingy stage. I don't mind the clingy mood. The fussing however can get taxing and trying when I can't sooth him or make him happy.

* Absolutely adores his sister whenever she is near. They are interacting a little bit more. Julia loves to kiss and hug him and help him out when he needs something.

* Belly laughs are few and far between now.  I'm sure its this stage we are in.

* He still LOVES to smile and coo when all the attention is given to him. His smiles melt my heart.

* He is VERY curious about everything. And anything he can get his hands on must be tasted and chewed for inspection. 

* He can also do raspberries now and just loves to do it while he is eating ;)

Here are few pictures of my precious boy! Love kissing these sweet cheeks!

5 months!

I can't believe my little prince is 5 months old already! Here is a little bit of what is going on in his little kingdom: 

* Feeding habits: Eats plenty of fruits and veggies now, plus a 6 oz bottle of milk with each feeding. * Daily routine: 

    Wake up 7:30-8am

    Eat and change clothes/diaper

    Play, tummy time, bouncy seat, or run errands with mommy 

    Morning nap 9-10

    Wake up and eat 

    More play time 

    Nap 12-2:30

    Wake up and eat again 

    Play time, daddy time

    Evening nap 6-7 

    Wake up, bath, get into pajamas, quiet time 

    Eat full bottle of milk 8-8:30

    Down for the night 8:30 

* Rolls over from back to tummy 

* Found his feet and loves to chew them if he gets a chance

* Loves watching Julia play  

* Has the cutest belly laugh when you get his tickle spots 

* Coos and smiles every time you give him attention 

* Loves his mammaw and loves to Skype with her. 

* Teething is in full swing thus creating some kinks in this schedule but for the most part Tylenol is a big help!

The list could go on and on! The thing I cherish most is how cuddly he his! I hope he stays like this for a long time. Julia is already very independent and cuddles are few and far between. Wish I could freeze time! Julia will be turning 2 in less than a month. I will be posting an update on her on her birthday, but I will leave a picture of her on this post as not to leave her out! 

Christmas 2012

I can't believe how time can get away from me so fast. Keeping up with my husband (Troy) 2 children and a house sure doesn't make much room for pleasure things. Blogging I consider to be a time of pleasure to which I just can't squeeze into my busy schedule as often as I would prefer. Thus the lack of posts! I will upload some photos and try to keep up to date!

Autumn Is In the Air

What an incredibly gorgeous day!!! We are living in a small apartment right now and not complaining about it but we only have one window which is used up by the air unit, thus creating NO way of getting this wonderful autumn air. I decided to take the kids outside for some good old vitamin D. Julia absolutely loves the outdoors and can't get enough of it. Gideon was actually enjoying it and not fussing which he tends to do so often. Now they are both down for naps at the same time!!! Had an awesome week of revival with Lou Rossi. Got alot of things settled in my heart and life and have great joy and peace! Can't thank my husband enough for being understanding with all that I've been harboring and worried about. I am so glad I have a Father in heaven who hears our every cry to Him and is ready to forgive and forget my sinful nature and love me unconditionally! I only want to live for Him and please Him with all I do! My parents are coming in tonight!! I always love a good visit with them. Only wish we could live closer. Julia can't quit asking for her pappaw ;). I'm going to try and load more pictures of the kids and keep better log of their daily activities and new discoveries. I aim to just blog my thoughts, ideas, desires, activities, random things, most of all just make a journal for my kids. I want this to be an encouragement to my family and to others who may stumble upon it. :) With that being said, I am off to have some devotional time since both babies are asleep.