For Aunt Carolyn...

...Your very own little princess :)

Audrey got this outfit and accessories from Aunt Carolyn, Jeanetta and Be`la for her 3rd birthday. She LOVES dressing up and twirling around the house. Depending on the day she is a "princess" or a "ballerina". I couldn't resist this photo op 'cause I think she is the most adorable 3 year old princess around! Aunt Carolyn, these are just for you :)

Spending Time with Family

As I mentioned in my earlier post, my Uncle Jim and Aunt Carol (McGriff) are home for a brief visit from the mission field in Guatemala. I am thrilled to have them home with us even if it is a short time. We miss them when they are gone and are always happy to have them back, but this time was even sweeter because they got to meet Addison for the first time. And, of course they got to love on Audrey too.

The past 2 weekends the girls and I have gone back to my parents so we could spend some time with all of my family. We were able to have quality time by having lunch together and making memories. I had to post these pictures because they make my heart smile. You can tell how much they love my girls. I am so blessed to have a family that loves my daughters so much.

Top: Audrey and Aunt Carol are looking for bugs.

Middle: The family just enjoying the farm and time to talk.

Bottom: Uncle Jim, Nana (Rhoda Dozier) and Pawpaw (William Dozier)

Top: Keeley and Audrey make crafts.

Middle: Audrey and Addison getting laughter and love from Grammy, Aunt Carol and Uncle Jim

Bottom: Uncle Keith spoiling Addison.

Top: Aunt Carol entertaining Addison; Grammy loving on Addison

Middle: Addison being entertained by Uncle Jim

Bottom: Aunt Carol and Audrey blowing bubbles; Audrey and Keeley spending time together.

Audrey and Brantley have some fun!

Mother's Day 2010

I had a lovely Mother's Day. How could I not, when I have 2 wonderful, adorable little girls to love?!

Audrey, Addison and I spent several days back home with my family so we were there over Mother's Day weekend. It was great to get to spend time with my mom, grandmother and aunt (who is home for a short time from the mission field in Guatemala).

We all went to church together and then enjoyed a relaxing lunch with everyone at my aunt and uncle's house.

My girls and me on Mother's Day. I am so blessed!!!!


This is 4 generations: Nana (my grandmother), Grammy (my mom), Me, Audrey and Addison.



Audrey giving Nana her Mother's Day present.




Aunt Carol looks on while Audrey shows her the Mother's Day gift from us.

Audrey and Addison give Grammy her Mother's Day gift.

Wordless Wednesday

Audrey's 3rd Birthday

Audrey's 3rd birth'day' actually lasted for 3 days!! She was so excited this year about her birthday. We ordered the cake 2 weeks in advance and every day after that she asked when we were going to eat her birthday cake and have her party. Bless her heart, she just didn't quite grasp that time concept. But after lots of explanations and patience...we finally made it to her birthday---April 23.

We started the morning off with birthday muffins (blueberry muffins with a candle in it). We sang happy birthday and let her blow out her candle. Then she got to open one gift (since her party wasn't until the next day).



That afternoon Grammy and I took Audrey to 'All Fired Up'- a pottery place- to make her birthday plate. I started this when she was 1 year old and have continued it as a tradition every birthday. The plate has her hand and foot prints on it as well as the # birthday and year. Just a sweet keepsake for mommy :)

By this time I was watching the weather every 5 minutes hoping and praying that the predicted "horrible storms" for Saturday (party day) would miraculously disappear. Well, the prediction continued to look grim. So we decided 'just in case' we have to postpone the party, we would let Audrey play with the gift that Grammy got for her---a huge moon walk!! Fortunately, it would fit in our garage so we inflated it and let her have a blast.

After, Saturday morning's weather forecast and much debating with Corey and Grammy, we decided to postpone the party until Sunday. Audrey wasn't exactly happy about it...but was a big girl and went along with the plans.

Fortunately, Grammy bought some mini-cupcakes for Audrey when she came up, so we satisfied Audrey's plea for birthday cake with one of those. We lit a candle (again) and sang Happy Birthday song (again). That made it all okay for a while.

Sunday morning brought beautiful weather for Audrey's 3rd Birthday party. We had a great turn out with many special friends and family members. Audrey had a wonderful time eating her cake (finally) and opening her presents. She received many fun things.

And...here are a few photos of the wonderful time-

Addison- 2 months

My sweet Addison. You turned 2 months old on April 15. I wish I could just make time stand still for a while so I could enjoy you at this age a little longer. I love holding you and snuggling with you. It melts my heart to look down at your face and see that precious smile.



Here are some things I want to remember about you.
* You now weigh 12 lbs. 1 oz.
* You are 22.5 inches long
* You REALLY didn't like your 2 months shots. You cried for a LONG time afterwards (so did mommy) then you sounded like a little puppy whining--so pitiful.
* Most of the time you are so calm and content. You hardly ever cry.
* You have started going to sleep much easier at night.
* You are sleeping through the night now (you stared that at about 6 weeks old). You go to bed around 9;30 or 10:00 pm and sleep until 6 a.m. YAY!!
* You have started smiling at us when we talk to you. Such a precious sight.
* You are still in size 1 diapers...but probably not for much longer.
* You have the most adorable little fat rolls on your thighs.
* You are wearing size 0-3 month clothes- but can fit in some 3-6 month clothes too.
* You enjoy watching your big sister run around and play.
* You want so badly to sit up so you can watch everything around you.
* You like sitting in your bouncy seat watching the animals and waterfall or swinging in your swing staring at the mobile.
* You still hate tummy time, but have learned to hold your head up really well.

Addison, you are such a sweet baby. We are enjoying every day with you.

Seen and Heard

The other day while I was cooking supper, Addison began to get fussy when she was in her swing. So, I asked Audrey if she would please go give Addison her paci. Audrey agreed and kindly stuffed Addison's paci into her mouth. Two minutes later Addison began crying again and Audrey raced over to Addison. Audrey put her hands on her hips and said to Addison- "Honey, What's the problem? I just gave you your paci.". Then she stuffed the paci back into Addison's mouth and ran off to the other room to play.

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We were going to have leftovers for supper and I asked Audrey if she wanted spaghetti or beef tips and rice. She thinks for a minute then looks at me and says, "ummm- I'm gonna want Q-tips and rice".