We've been busy....

To say we've been busy lately just might be an understatement!

I celebrated a birthday a couple of weeks ago...my 29th! Last birthday in my 20s and it couldn't have been better! Addie made me a card with her daddy's help, and I got to spend some quality time with family. Of course, Addie was the star of the show, though. :)

Here she is with her great-grandfather, Papa, and with her great-grandmother, Nane.

Last weekend, Wes and I went on our first date since Addie was born. It was really great to spend some time really focusing on each other without interruption. We went to a wedding, shopping and out for a nice quiet dinner. All of that and still in bed by 8:30...please, don't judge! We are tired around our place.

Addie spent the night at my parents' house, and she did great. They really enjoyed having her, and I really enjoyed 11 straight hours of glorious, heavenly sleep. :)

On Tuesday we went to see Stephanie and Mandy at Stephanie Fisher Photography. We always have a great time with them, and they are sooo great at what they do.

We will get a slideshow of all the proofs in a couple of weeks, but here are the pictures from the sneak peak.

The family picture is going to be hanging over our couch ASAP!

And, sadly Addie turned 4 months old this week! She is growing up too fast. She wasn't able to get her shots because she has an ear infection, but she is growing like a weed. My "little" girl weighed 16 pounds and 4 ounces and is 25 1/4 inches long.

Anyone know how I might be able to slow down the whole growing up thing?? Advice would be much appreciated!

Best Invention Ever!

We love our Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo! Little girl is content to sit, somewhat bounce, look at lights and "talk" for at least 45 minutes...sometimes longer. :)

And there are times where she will just fall asleep sitting in it. Such hard work...being a baby and all.

Another Great Weekend!

How is it that weekends seem to FLY by?!? I can't get enough time at home so I try my hardest to make the most of the time that I do have. That is probably why weekends seem to grow more and more packed as the weeks go by.

This weekend was really great! I got some much needed quality time with Wes and Addie, got a lot of cleaning and organizing done (I'll blog about that later), and still managed to have a little fun!

Saturday we went to see Bailey compete in the Little Miss Sipsey Valley pageant. It was her very first pageant, and she won the prize for 2nd runner up!



Congratulations Boo!! You looked beautiful!! And we are so proud of you. :)

I want to win!

As the Forest{e} Grows is one of my favorite blogs to follow! I discovered Mrs. Foreste's blog when I was trying to get pregnant, and she was just pregnant with her beautiful baby Gianna. Well, GiGi has grown into a walking, talking toddler right before my eyes!

Today on her blog she is featuring a giveaway for hair accessories from Little Love's Designs. The headbands are totally unique and adorable. Addie needs one...don't you think?

Well, keep your fingers crossed! Or you could always try to win one yourself. I think some of them would even look adorable on adults.

And, since a blog post is never complete without a picture, he is a newer picture of my precious baby girl! Don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks?!?

An Unexpected Long Weekend

Well, the blizzard of 2011 came and went, and all it left behind at my house was ice. But, it is much appreciated because it caused the roads to be too bad to travel to work...sooo, I am enjoying my surprise Monday off!

We have had a fabulous weekend. It was uneventful for the most part, hence the "fabulous" part. I have been in desparate need of a little down time.

On Saturday, we got to celebrate because Addie turned 3 MONTHS OLD! It is so hard to believe three months have gone by since she was born. She is getting so big so fast! Here she is...looking like a big girl. :)





And here are a few from our "snow day". Addie got to try out her bumbo for a while. She is getting so strong!



She was trying so hard to make her hand pick up her rattle. If only she knew how to work those things!



And I just can't resist her little feet. It is hilarious to me that she curls her toes so tight when she is concentrating.



Oh, and by the way, BabyLegs are the best invention known to parents. They make diaper changes a piece of cake, and they are sooo adorable!

Wordless Wednesday

Making Memories

Sometimes, when I look back at the year that has just ended, I feel like I can't tell you what I did with my time. Not that I just can't tell you, but that I feel like I didn't actually DO anything. I truly believe that I let a lot of my precious time go wasted rather than using it as if it would be my last moment.

That being said, I have big dreams for 2011. There are so many things I want to do with my time. I want to make memories!

So, to keep myself on track, here is a list of things (in no particular order) that I would like to do before the end of this year. I hope that I can add more, but this is a start!

1. Decorate cookies with royal icing
2. DIY Addie's 1st Birthday party
3. Cut down our Christmas tree
4. Sew curtains for the living room
5. Make Addie a dress
6. Pick a pumpkin from a pumpkin patch
7. Surprise Wes with breakfast in bed
8. Run a 5K...without walking
9. Be typed to become a bone marrow donor
10. Commit a RAK (Random Act of Kindness) once a month
11. Take "Mommy and Me" swimming lessons
12. Throw a dinner party and use fine china
13. Go on dates with Wes
14. Organize the garage
15. Landscape the backyard
16. Volunteer
17. Make time to read
18. Learn to speak another language
19. Read my Bible
20. Update my wardrobe to reflect who I am now
21. Pay off my credit card!
22. Make new friends
23. Buy personalized stationary
24. Clip Coupons
25. Cook a Barefoot Contessa recipe from each level of difficulty
26. Visit an aquarium
27. Take Addie to the beach
28. Go on a picnic
29. Send someone flowers "Just Because"
30. Go to an Alabama football game

What is on your list for 2011?