Meet Mia

Mia Elizabeth was born on Monday, September 26th at 11:02am! She is so beautiful and has blessed our family beyond belief. I have so many pictures to post and as soon as I get a free moment (ha!). Mia and I are doing great and Reese and Charlie just LOVE her! More to come soon!!

Busy Busy

So I just realized it's been over 2 weeks since I last updated the blog (that has to be a record for me) -- that's just a little hint of how busy things have been around here. Between the kids school, gymnastics, dance, Bible study and trying to prepare for baby Mia, we have been on the run CONSTANTLY here lately. I'm ready to slow down a bit and it's a good thing, because unless baby Mia decides to come on her own, I'll be induced Monday morning at 5am! It's bittersweet for me -- I'm SO ready to not be pregnant anymore, but I don't wanna wish it away because I realize it may be my last. It's been so hard this pregnancy trying to keep up with both kids all the while, grow another human!! I've been exhausted and Joe says I complain a lot -- he is so ready to meet this sweet baby! I have not been taking as many pictures as I normally would -- mostly because I do good to get myself and the kiddos out the door dressed and fed -- much less have a camera in my hand. Once Mia arrives, I plan on being "super picture taker Mommy" again. I will be admitted Monday morning at 5am and will try to update the blog soon. Please pray for a smooth, easy delivery and a healthy mommy and baby!!! Lastly, Joe's cousin was in town this week, and we decided to take the kids fishing. It's become sort of a tradition and the kids love it. Reese was the only one to catch a fish and she was so so proud! I must say I was proud of her too!

September 22, 2011

We are Ready!!

Roooooolllllll Tide!!!!

September 3, 2011

Busted

Charlie caught wind that Reese had gotten a new backpack for school. Reese, like I posted earlier, moved up to 3K, so therefore, her teachers requested she bring a "large" backpack to school, rather the one we used last year, which, by the way, was in perfect condition. Charlie's backpack was also in perfect condition, leading me to believe it's perfectly fine to use another year. Nope, not ok with Charlie. He wanted a new backpack "like Reese has".......so what did I end up doing while he was at school Monday? Go backpack shopping. Little stinker.

Here you go Charlie man......your new backpack. He was so so proud!

August 25, 2011

Sprinklers

The joys of running through the sprinkler system.......blissful!!

August 25, 2011

First Day of School 2011

Today was a very exciting day for us! Reese started 3K and Charlie moved up to the "Teddy Bear" room. They were both so excited and ready to get to school this morning! Reese had to be dropped off in the carpool line for the FIRST TIME EVER and she did so, so good. No tears from her, lots from her momma. I don't know why it was so sad for me to watch her walk into the school by herself -- she is growing up so fast and is so ready to take on this world. Bittersweet. Then, Charlie and I went to his room (I still get to walk him in, thank the LORD!!), and he went right in and started playing. When I left, it was so quiet and a little lonely -- I think I've gotten so used to having them around all summer, it's going to take some time to get used to peace and quiet 3 days a week!! Not for long though......won't be long before I have a newborn! Reese and Charlie, I am so proud of you guys -- you did wonderfully on your first day today and you couldn't make me more proud!! I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!!!!

You gotta have a celebratory cookie for such a super first day!

August 22, 2011

Sunday Sweetness

Kisses for Mia.....34 weeks preggo!

August 21, 2011