TuTu Cute!

Today I took Chanley to have some pictures made for her first birthday. One of my friends/co-workers does some photography on the side and was so kind to come and take some pictures for us. We had a really cool place to shoot them at and I think they are going to turn out great. Thank you Jaime and Laura for your time and love!! I appreciate you both so very much! This picture was taken with my phone.....I will post the final product soon!

New pictures!!

I took the kids to get their pictures made last Thursday. I feel terrible because when Colby was 10 mo. old I had gotten his picture taken at least 5 times and Chanley has only had hers made twice! So I figured it was about time. I just wish I didn't have to take out a second mortgage to buy the dang things!! :) Anyway go to www.picturethisportraitgallery.net, click on cliets and enter the password JMORROW. Let me know what you think so maybe it will make my decision a little easier.....and a little cheaper!

10 months old!

I'm a little late on this post, but better late than never right?!! Chanley turned 10months old on July 5th. I know I say this every month but I cannot believe how quickly time is moving. It seems like just yesterday I was the whale in the kiddie pool at Wild River Country with her swimming in the comforts of my tummy. That is one reason I wanted to do this blog....so that I would have somewhat of a journal to keep of all the things that are happening in our family. This month I want to do something a little different and write a letter to Chanley that I can print out for her baby book.

Chanley,

Well princess, where do I begin. It is surreal to believe that you are 10 months old. How fast you are growing and everyday becoming more and more beautiful. I have made it a point to tell you everyday that exact thing. You ARE beautiful and always will be. You are the apple of my eye and your daddy's pride and joy. Your brother can hardly keep his hands off of you and talks to you in the sweetest way I've ever heard. After all.....you are HIS baby! He even teared up the other day when we left you with Nana and Papa while he and I went swimming. He couldn't wait till we were able to pick you back up. I have to say, you love him just as much. Your face lights up and you smile the biggest smile when you see him. He calls you "tun-tun", which I'm not sure you will appreciate when you are older but for now you love it! You are crawling everywhere, pulling up, and "cruising" around the tables and couches. Every once in a while I will catch you standing by yourself but once you realize what you are doing you quickly sit down. You are eating finger foods MUCH better now. I think that you just needed a little more time. You can eat Gerber Crunchers, Wagon Wheels, etc. You love to eat of mine and Daddy's plates too. So far we've let you try french fries, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and green beans. You also loved mommy's baked squash the other day. You are still only eating baby food for the most part. I have started giving you whole milk in your sippy cup a couple of times a day and you don't seem to mind it too bad. You will, however, drink it better from a bottle. I think you will be a little harder to break from the bottle than your brother. I still don't give you any juice because it upsets your stomach, but you love Gerber Splashers which is fruit flavored water. I am trying to do better with healthy eating habits! One thing you haven't done yet is say MaMa!! I try so hard everyday but you just won't budge!! We have been going swimming a lot lately, either at Miss Rachaels or at WRC or Magic Springs. You absolutely love the water!! You just don't like your floatie!! You want to be out in the open water with the rest of us. You are much too brave just like your brother. He jumped off the deep end the other day without a life jacket and scared me to death! He thinks he is invincible just like HULK! Your sleeping habits are pretty much the same as last month, but we are going to have to start letting you sleep in your bed pretty soon because you are trying to crawl out of the playpen! I know it will be hard for me but it is best for both of you. I just need to suck it up and realize that I can't keep you with me forever. I am furiously trying to plan your first birthday and am making myself a little crazy over it all. I just want it to be a great party. Only a few more weeks and my baby will be 1 yr old! You are such a joy in our lives and I thank God for you everyday. You and your brother mean the world to me and I just can't imagine a day without you. Thank you for all the joy you bring. We love you Tun-Tun!

Love,

Mommy

Much Needed!

Last Thursday night I went to a presentation for work at Cajun's. We got some new information on our fetal fibronectin kits. ( a test we use to try and determine if a patient will deliver prematurely). There was an open bar with wine and beer, a huge spread of appetizers, and then we got to choose from two entrees. I chose the rib eye, which by the way was quite possibly the best steak I've ever had. Then we had our choice of three deserts and I chose White Chocolate Bread Pudding. It was unbelievable!! My mouth is watering as we speak! Anyway.....the highlight of my night was getting so see my long lost friend Nicole. She came up after the meeting so we could catch up. We didn't get to talk very much though because we went upstairs and it was so loud we could barely hear each other. Jo, Mandy, and Brynn came with us as well and man did we have ourselves a grand ol time! The rep from the company that was providing us the presentation bought all our drinks.....a big whoppin two for me! We all had a great time, even if we were dripping with sweat by the end of the night! It was much needed "me" time even if a little portion of it was work related. Now if I can just do it more often! Thanks girls for a wonderful night!

Dreaming......

So I am up at 11pm, on the computer, getting ideas for Chanley's first birthday party. For those of you who know me well, you know that I am an overacheiver and a tad OCD......okay, okay....I am OCD!!! Anyway....she won't be a year old for two more months but I feel as if time is slipping away a little faster everyday. Colby has never been able to have a birthday party outdoors because his birthday is in December and it is always too cold. Therefore, Jereomy and I have come to the agreement to have her party at the park close to our house. #1) Its free! #2) There is a large playground area, basketball court, huge grassy area, etc. for kiddos to play, #3) its free! #4) I cannot imagine squeezing everyone in our family into my house #5) I just know that Chanley is going to rip into that cake and maybe being outside will be a little easier to control the mess......yes that is my OCD too! :) Well I just wanted to share tonights findings with you. I found a lady on Ebay who is going to make us some custom invitations.....not going to show those to you because it is a surprise!! I also found her sweet little tutu and hat for her first birthday pictures! I am most excited about that! While looking for some ideas for her cake I almost woke my kids up with the gasp when I saw the picture below.......now if this cake becomes a reality for her (me) it will be on a MUCH smaller scale because unlike the pavillion at the park I am sure the cake is not FREE! Anyway just wanted to share with you while I dream! Oh yeah I almost forgot.....it will be a "fairytale" theme!! Let me know what you think! Nighty Night!