Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Picnik!!
Woo-hoo, I just discovered Picnik where you can edit and write on your pics. Thanks, Jamie! Are you impressed, Megan?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Partying
We've had another busy and fun weekend. David's dad retired from the AL Power Company after almost 38 years, so we headed to Anniston Friday afternoon for his retirement party. There were so many sweet people there and they all had great things to say about him. It was good to connect faces with names that we have heard over the years.
Opening some presents
daddy and the boo (sorry for the fuzziness)
food table (lots of goodies-unfortunately, I didn't get a pic of the cake before it was cut.)
Grandmother and the Boo (thank goodness for the paci! Look at those sleepy eyes.)
There were jokes posted all over the walls, since Douglas is a fun of a good joke or story. Plus, I think after 38 years of crossing AL you meet some interesting folks that make for good entertainment.
AL Power lunch bag with his name badge
Good friend, David Naugher, with A.
I should have zoomed in more, but somehow he raised some beautiful violets at the office which were on display.
Some new African violet pots
Granddaddy and the Boo
A quick family shot
Presenting the plaque
Giving a short presentation of thanks
Visiting with co-workers
More co-workers
We also celebrated David's 31st birthday this weekend with our great friends, Jake and Erin. We grilled out to celebrate the beginning of spring!! Be gone, cold weather!!
Butter Bean thought Jake was very funny and she loved Erin's jewelry. Poor girl had to take off her earrings, sunglasses, and bracelet throughout an afternoon with the Bug.
Good friends.
Opening some presents
daddy and the boo (sorry for the fuzziness)
food table (lots of goodies-unfortunately, I didn't get a pic of the cake before it was cut.)
Grandmother and the Boo (thank goodness for the paci! Look at those sleepy eyes.)
There were jokes posted all over the walls, since Douglas is a fun of a good joke or story. Plus, I think after 38 years of crossing AL you meet some interesting folks that make for good entertainment.
AL Power lunch bag with his name badge
Good friend, David Naugher, with A.
I should have zoomed in more, but somehow he raised some beautiful violets at the office which were on display.
Some new African violet pots
Granddaddy and the Boo
A quick family shot
Presenting the plaque
Giving a short presentation of thanks
Visiting with co-workers
More co-workers
We also celebrated David's 31st birthday this weekend with our great friends, Jake and Erin. We grilled out to celebrate the beginning of spring!! Be gone, cold weather!!
Butter Bean thought Jake was very funny and she loved Erin's jewelry. Poor girl had to take off her earrings, sunglasses, and bracelet throughout an afternoon with the Bug.
Good friends.Thursday, March 25, 2010
March Madness
I can't believe another month has already flown by! We have had some fun events, including Mimi's (my mom's) 60th surprise birthday party. Here are a few shots from the month.
I did try to get some pics of Audrey's 6 month milestone, but she wasn't incredibly cooperative. She really just wanted to eat the sign - I'm going to have to come up with another idea. These were taken at the beginning of the month. She's sitting up very well now on her own and reaching for things on the floor.
She loves her feet.
And, she loves to eat paper.
Her first experience with balloons - Mimi was kind enough to let her play with them. I think she will really love them at her first birthday!
with Aunt Lois and Aunt Sharon and Mimi's party - as usual, she loves hands
Taking a bath in the sink at Mimi and Pop's house. She loved it!
(Sorry this is slightly out of order but the Boo is about to wake from a nap.)
Mimi's cake
one table at the party
the other side
Mom talking with Aunt Velma and the Freemans
Aunt Carole and me (she was a wonderful help in getting things organized and ready - she came all the way down from Richmond!)
Aunt Sharon and the babe
St. Pat's Day
My friend from work, Angie, just had her first baby! This pic is from her shower. Unfortunately, the day of her shower, she was in the hospital - she was admitted that morning. This is her sweet grandmother, mom and husband who opened gifts for her. Baby girl Catie arrived yesterday - 6 weeks early, but doing well.
Kelly and Keegan Sklamm (A's first boyfriend)
Cheering on the Blue Devils
First sips from a sippy cup
"I like it!"
I did try to get some pics of Audrey's 6 month milestone, but she wasn't incredibly cooperative. She really just wanted to eat the sign - I'm going to have to come up with another idea. These were taken at the beginning of the month. She's sitting up very well now on her own and reaching for things on the floor.
She loves her feet.
And, she loves to eat paper.
Her first experience with balloons - Mimi was kind enough to let her play with them. I think she will really love them at her first birthday!
with Aunt Lois and Aunt Sharon and Mimi's party - as usual, she loves hands
Taking a bath in the sink at Mimi and Pop's house. She loved it!(Sorry this is slightly out of order but the Boo is about to wake from a nap.)
Mimi's cake
one table at the party
the other side
Mom talking with Aunt Velma and the Freemans
Aunt Carole and me (she was a wonderful help in getting things organized and ready - she came all the way down from Richmond!)
Aunt Sharon and the babe
St. Pat's Day
My friend from work, Angie, just had her first baby! This pic is from her shower. Unfortunately, the day of her shower, she was in the hospital - she was admitted that morning. This is her sweet grandmother, mom and husband who opened gifts for her. Baby girl Catie arrived yesterday - 6 weeks early, but doing well.
Kelly and Keegan Sklamm (A's first boyfriend)
Cheering on the Blue Devils
First sips from a sippy cup
"I like it!"Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6 month Dr. Visit
We finally had our 6 month well visit today, since we were delayed by the ear infection a couple of weeks ago. Technically, Audrey is 6 1/2 months old, but who's counting?
Here are the stats:
Weight: 17 lbs., 11 ozs (90% and exactly 2 lbs more than her 4 month visit)
Height: 27 inches (90% and 2 inches longer than her 4 month visit)
Ears look fine
First patches of eczema - need to start treating those
No sign of teeth yet
Milestones:
Sitting up unassisted
Eating solid foods
Starting to drink from sippy cup
Takes 2 naps a day (1-2 hours each) and sometimes 1 mini-nap late afternoon
Typically sleeps from 8PM-7AM (though this has not been so since infection); currently waking around 3-4 AM
Loves Lucy and laughs at her
Liking her carseat more (especially with new toys inside)
Takes pacifier more often
Likes to grab faces and watch mouths move
Starting to pull her crib mirror off the side
Sleeps in Sleep sack and likes to pull her crochet blanket up to her head
Loves her exersaucer
Still likes mommy and daddy; has to warm up to strangers
Gets very cranky when she's tired
Likes to grab remote controls, computers, and cell phones
That's all for now. Will update again with post about my mom's surprise party this past weekend!
Here are the stats:
Weight: 17 lbs., 11 ozs (90% and exactly 2 lbs more than her 4 month visit)
Height: 27 inches (90% and 2 inches longer than her 4 month visit)
Ears look fine
First patches of eczema - need to start treating those
No sign of teeth yet
Milestones:
Sitting up unassisted
Eating solid foods
Starting to drink from sippy cup
Takes 2 naps a day (1-2 hours each) and sometimes 1 mini-nap late afternoon
Typically sleeps from 8PM-7AM (though this has not been so since infection); currently waking around 3-4 AM
Loves Lucy and laughs at her
Liking her carseat more (especially with new toys inside)
Takes pacifier more often
Likes to grab faces and watch mouths move
Starting to pull her crib mirror off the side
Sleeps in Sleep sack and likes to pull her crochet blanket up to her head
Loves her exersaucer
Still likes mommy and daddy; has to warm up to strangers
Gets very cranky when she's tired
Likes to grab remote controls, computers, and cell phones
That's all for now. Will update again with post about my mom's surprise party this past weekend!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Six Months Update
We are finally getting around to our six month update, although the birthday was actually Feb. 26. Little Bit has had several adventures - her first fever, first ear infection, etc. that prevented an earlier post. I actually tried to take some pictures the other day, but now she's into eating the paper that says "6 months" or eating a toy instead of just laying there and letting me take her picture, so ... we're a little late.
We had some great helpers this week while David has been out of town. Grandmother and Granddaddy came earlier and babysat while I was at work. Mimi and Ryan came to visit after they left and during their stay, Boo had her first stomach sickness in the middle of the night, which left her bedding and her Mommy quite soiled. Oh well - at least we're done with those firsts!
On the more fun side, we did have a 6 month photo shoot at Portrait Innovations and here are her pics. She wasn't in the greatest of moods, but we still got some good shots. Enjoy! I'll enjoy with her stats after her dr. visit next week.
We had some great helpers this week while David has been out of town. Grandmother and Granddaddy came earlier and babysat while I was at work. Mimi and Ryan came to visit after they left and during their stay, Boo had her first stomach sickness in the middle of the night, which left her bedding and her Mommy quite soiled. Oh well - at least we're done with those firsts!
On the more fun side, we did have a 6 month photo shoot at Portrait Innovations and here are her pics. She wasn't in the greatest of moods, but we still got some good shots. Enjoy! I'll enjoy with her stats after her dr. visit next week.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Party Central
We have had a couple of big weekends in a row, and Audrey has become quite the social butterfly! Last weekend, I had a few of my second grade teacher friends over for lunch and Audrey got to meet Ellie. She is a couple of months older than Audrey, so we always look at her blog to see what Audrey is supposed to be doing next! It was so good to catch up with these friends.
On Sunday, we left to travel with David to Nashville. He had a meeting there, so we decided to tag along and visit my dear friend, Amy, who was my roommate at Samford and Fuller. She and her husband, Matt, had sweet Claire only 6 weeks ago! Needless to say, we had a great time catching up and playing with our sweet girls. We can't wait until they can play and run around with each other - discovering they too are BFF!
one of my mentor teachers and an all around fabulous person, Jeanine, with Ellie and Audrey
Ashley and Ellie, Audrey and me
My hilarious neighbor and fabulous teacher friend, Chris Sapp with the Boo
This is Audrey meeting MaMaw (Elizabeth Abbott), Amy's grandmother. They were both quite taken with each other! We love MaMaw and PaPaw-our Nashville "grandparents."
Amy and Audrey - Audrey loved watching Amy's mouth when she talked, for some reason.
the sweet girls
Sitting up! She's pretty stable on her own, but we keep pillows around, just in case. She is also loving her toys now.
The Gus Man - Amy and Matt's precious, sweet and CALM dog
PaPaw (Henry Abbott), Amy's grandfather with Claire. When he mentioned he saw the girls' pictures on Facebook, I said, "Yes, can you believe the difference in their sizes?" He replied, "Oh, I learned a long time ago never to comment on a lady's size!" I told him I didn't think it counted if you're under two years old.
Oh, and the Butter Bean finally rolled over while we were there! She's still not thrilled about it (she would prefer that I just turn her over) but she did it twice, so we're calling it official.
Right before the big flip
'But, I want to hold her..."
the first meeting - both were enthralled, as you can tell..
"maybe we'll chat later."
The first night we were there, David and I ran into a taco restaurant where the cool Vandy college kids hang out. We let Audrey know that her parents are still very hip - I don't know how impressed she was. The kids did like her funky hat, though.
Just because I want to show you how I eat my bear.
In other firsts, she did very well in the car seat the whole way to Nashville and back. She slept for most of the trip. She also sat in a high chair at McDonald's for the first time and even tried to sip out of her Daddy's straw. (She got pears instead of fries.) We were very proud of our little traveler!
On Sunday, we left to travel with David to Nashville. He had a meeting there, so we decided to tag along and visit my dear friend, Amy, who was my roommate at Samford and Fuller. She and her husband, Matt, had sweet Claire only 6 weeks ago! Needless to say, we had a great time catching up and playing with our sweet girls. We can't wait until they can play and run around with each other - discovering they too are BFF!
one of my mentor teachers and an all around fabulous person, Jeanine, with Ellie and Audrey
Ashley and Ellie, Audrey and me
My hilarious neighbor and fabulous teacher friend, Chris Sapp with the Boo
This is Audrey meeting MaMaw (Elizabeth Abbott), Amy's grandmother. They were both quite taken with each other! We love MaMaw and PaPaw-our Nashville "grandparents."
Amy and Audrey - Audrey loved watching Amy's mouth when she talked, for some reason.
the sweet girls
Sitting up! She's pretty stable on her own, but we keep pillows around, just in case. She is also loving her toys now.
The Gus Man - Amy and Matt's precious, sweet and CALM dog
PaPaw (Henry Abbott), Amy's grandfather with Claire. When he mentioned he saw the girls' pictures on Facebook, I said, "Yes, can you believe the difference in their sizes?" He replied, "Oh, I learned a long time ago never to comment on a lady's size!" I told him I didn't think it counted if you're under two years old.
Oh, and the Butter Bean finally rolled over while we were there! She's still not thrilled about it (she would prefer that I just turn her over) but she did it twice, so we're calling it official.
Right before the big flip
'But, I want to hold her..."
the first meeting - both were enthralled, as you can tell..
"maybe we'll chat later."
The first night we were there, David and I ran into a taco restaurant where the cool Vandy college kids hang out. We let Audrey know that her parents are still very hip - I don't know how impressed she was. The kids did like her funky hat, though.
Just because I want to show you how I eat my bear.In other firsts, she did very well in the car seat the whole way to Nashville and back. She slept for most of the trip. She also sat in a high chair at McDonald's for the first time and even tried to sip out of her Daddy's straw. (She got pears instead of fries.) We were very proud of our little traveler!
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