A special visitor from Kentucky

Papaw came all the way from Kentucky to meet Avery Grace. Addison adores her papaw and I am sure Avery will too! While he was here we went to White Oak state park to look at the scenery. He also played with Addison a whole bunch and she was wor out when he left.

Fall Fun with the Girls

For Halloween we did several different events this year. Our church had their annual Trunk or Treat this year in the gym filled with games, food, candy, and games. We had over 400 families attend. We had it on the Wednesday before Halloween. Addison had a blast as you can tell from the photos below. Addison was a cat this year and Avery a mouse.
These are some of Addison's friends at church whom she adores!

At home we made cupcakes or "ca ca's" as Addie calls them. She loves cake!
And of course we carved Mr. Pumpkin

Avery Grace 10.18.2009 1 month old

Avery Grace was 1 month old on October 18, 2009. I can't believe it has already been that long since I gave birth to her. My how time flies. I wish I could keep her this little forever but I must let her grow into the person God has planned for her to be. I plan to update this every month for her 1st year so she can look back on this when she is older.

Some of the things Avery is doing at 1 month:

• At 2 weeks old you weighed in at 8 lbs 11 ounces and you were still 20 inches long
• You have began to smile when looking at your mom and dad
• You are nursing and like to eat every 2 to 3 hours
• Typically through the night you eat at 12:00am, 3:00am, and 6:ooam
• You do like your swing
• You are starting to like your pacifier more and more each day.
• Most of your days are spent at home because we don't want to expose you to germs so early.
• You are currently sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's room in a bassinet.
• You are wearing newborn and 0-3 month clothes.
• You are still wearing newborn diapers.
• You don't like your bouncy seat yet but Mommy is still very hopeful.
• You like to be rocked and cuddled by Mommy and Daddy.
• Your sister really loves you and wants to get up in your face to talk to you :)

Avery Grace 9.18.2009

My blog has taken a backseat these last couple of months since the birth of Avery Grace. I have spent this time getting adjusted to 2 children which is a lot different then just having 1. I am making it though and life can still move forward with 2 preschoolers at home. :)

Avery Grace was born at 7:55am September 18 by way of a scheduled c-section. She weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Everything went according to plan.

Phil and I were very fortunate to have a strong, Godly man deliver Avery. Dr. Crump attends our church and we were and are so blessed to have him as a doctor. His wife is one of the most loving and giving person I know. She was there when Avery was born and was just so helpful.

My mom stayed with me for 3 weeks as I got adjusted to having Avery. She was so helpful in taking care of Addison and cleaning my house. Thanks mom for all of your help.

Avery Grace turns 6 weeks old this Friday and it so hard to believe she has already been here 6 weeks. Addison is adjusting well with a few bumps here and there. She loves Avery already very much.

Destin 2009 in Pictures

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Baby Girl Champion at 28 weeks

It has been too long...

I know it has been a really long time since the last time I posted. I really have just not gotten my energy back this go around. I am now 19 weeks pregnant and in my 2nd trimester. Starting to feel the little girl moving around more and more. When I was pregnant with Addison I seemed to have lots of energy in the 2nd trimester but not this time.

We had an ultrasound at 15 weeks and they were 90% sure it was a girl. I would post a pic of the ultrasound but we didn't get a very good one. We are starting to throw around some names but I think this time around we are keeping the name a secret. I know with Addison we told people early what the name was going to be and I got my feelings hurt with a couple of comments made. You should never make a negative comment to a pregnant woman about the name she has picked out for her child. Remember she has elevated hormones. :)

It does seem like this time around my hormones are more elevated. Is that even possible?? Oh, well lets just say Phil is trying to put up with them. I am sorry Phil!! :)

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and Addison will make her first singing debut in church. The preschoolers are singing a couple of songs but there is no guarantee Addison will even make it on stage. She has been singing these songs for months but when it came time to practice on the stage she was having no part of it. So we will see. :)

Happy Mother's Day!

Easter 2009 Picture above. You will notice the spot on Addison's head. She had a little fall and to have a stitch but she is okay. :)