Monday, April 26, 2010

8 Month B'day!

Well, the big girl turned eight months old at 2:50 PM today! I told her as she was trying to pull up on the side of the crib - got to lower that mattress! Here are her current milestones:
  • pulls up with your hands supporting her hands
  • leaning forward from a sitting position; scoots backwards slightly when you put her on her tummy
  • still loves to eat: better control of Puffs and small finger foods (mommy is signing up for CPR classes because I'm paranoid)
  • says one syllable sounds (ma, da, pa, ga)
  • Started to wave last week!
  • takes 2 naps a day (about 2 hours in the AM and 1 1/2 hours in the PM); generally sleeps from 7:30 PM to 7 AM
  • Seems to be starting to teethe - crankier this week than normal, pulling at ears, likes to chew on things
  • Loves her musical toys and stacking cups and blocks; the church nursery workers says she's a drummer with every toy she plays with
  • laughs when Lucy acts crazy
  • keeps us smiling every day!








Thursday, April 15, 2010

Please Vote for Me!!

Ok, so the competition has begun on Facebook. Please go here and vote for Audrey - she's the one in the pink hat - Baby needs new headbands!! :)

Baby girl says, "Thank you!!"

Starting to scoot backwards - she's able to stay up on her arms for a good period of time now.

Purple baby


Another found spring picture



Elmo girl




That's all, folks!





Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Latest Camera Pics


We got a great new camera for Christmas and I'm just now learning how to upload them to our new computer!! So, here are some of the pictures from April that I haven't posted yet. Enjoy.

Also, Audrey is in a competition! It's for free headbands! Please vote. It starts on Facebook on April 15th - the more votes, the more free stuff. You just have to become a fan and leave a comment under her picture. Thanks!

Click on this link.






Sucking on her toes - sorry for the greasy lotion face

the new hat for spring
"Yo quiero a mi papa."

Sunday, April 4, 2010

First Easter

It's so fun to celebrate all of the holidays with Audrey. Everything is a new experience again! We started the weekend by driving up to Spartanburg for Friday night dinner with the Pettys. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera out so I didn't capture any photos. On Saturday, we drove over to see Jackie and Billy (Megan's mom and dad.) Carly and Davis came over along with Megan's brood of Sam, Jack and Anna. It was hilarious to see them interact. Audrey just sat in a daze most of the time! Then, we went back to mom and dad's house for a gathering with mom's side of the family. Aunt Lois was able to come and Aunt Carole came down with Elise and Thad and a whole bunch of Easter eggs so the Boo had her first 'hunt!'

We came back last night and went to the outdoor service at our church which was beautiful! After a good long nap for all three of us this afternoon, we headed out for Audrey's first trip to the park. She got in a swing for the first time and went down the slide. She was a little confused at first, but she started to warm up to the idea by the end.

It was a great weekend filled with family and friends. We are grateful to God for the many ways that He has shown us new life!







I have to share these pictures. I have these little wooden rabbits out so I thought it would be fun to get Butter Bean's pcitures with them. At first, she thought they were interesting, but by the end, she was clearly not a fan. Note the expressions.

"Maybe I could eat the raffia..."


"He's kind of cute."



"You looking at me?"


"I don't know if I care for you."


"Your ears are in my face."


"Get him away from me!!"





Davis playing in the kitchen.





The best shot we could get of the five. It was a one second moment before Davis and Sam disappeared.



The girls - we can't believe we have 5 children amongst us.


Carly and Davis - ready to get on to the next toy.


Jack and Davis on the bikes.



Jackie (TTB) with Audrey, Jack and Anna.



Sam was very interested in Audrey's headband.



Aunt Carole and Sharon


Aunt Lois with Audrey (AL just had some surgery on her nose, hence the bandages. I was afraid Audrey would try to pull at them, but she liked the fringe on the blankets.)



Some Carter girls: Chloe and Jennifer on the sofa, Michaela, Elise and Audrey on the floor.



"hunting" for eggs


a family pic



outside at church


FBC


We headed into the sanctuary at the end for some baptisms. Boo's latest thing is looking back and trying to "kiss" your face. It's so precious - love those moments!!


Watching a baptism



At the cross made of flowers



Daddy and Boo at the park



Showing off some new headgear - there's a bunny under those ribbons



Up close



ready for the plunge
























Thursday, April 1, 2010

Here Comes Audrey Cottontail...

We did some egg dying this afternoon because I was inspired by the latest Martha Stewart magazine. Then, I remembered that I don't have a staff making my eggs, hens that lay them, or a strong crafty streak so ours are looking pretty much like they did when I made them at age 11. But, the Boo had fun in her seat playing with the plastic version and eating the little game that came with the package. I bought the ears about 6 years ago at Target because I couldn't resist - love that I have someone to put them on now. Lucy didn't really care for them...





As soon as I pulled the camera out, she did this. I really think she's starting to pose for the camera - cracks me up.