~ Sleepy Baby ~

Ellie fell asleep snuggling with Daddy after her bath!  

So precious, love them both so much!!!

~ Almost Done ~

The floor is almost done.  Well the floor is done the trim work just needs to be finished!   Thank you honey!  

~ Happy Birthday!!! ~

My Aunt Rose and I 

 Happy 78th Birthday to my great Aunt Rose!  

She is in a nursing home.   Ellie and I stopped by for a quick visit!  I also want to wish Doug's Aunt Pete a Happy Birthday!!!  

~ Surprise Visit ~

Aunt Kathy, Uncle Kirk and Elliana

 While we were there my Uncle Kirk and Aunt Kathy stopped by too!

~ 4 Generations ~

 Uncle Kirk, Elliana, Aunt Rose and I

It was nice seeing other family members while visiting Aunt Rose.  

~ What a long day ~

Elliana and I had a very busy day!  

We went to visit my aunt, then to the doctors, then did some grocery shopping and then we had a meeting for Relay for Life.  We are both going to sleep good tonight!

~ Where's Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy? ~

Sunday breakfast with my in laws and all Ellie was worried about was where Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy where.  We missed you guys!  

~ A rattle??? ~

 They have all that yummy food and they give me a rattle!?!   I WANT FOOD!!!

~ Melt my heart ~

Doug was finishing up the floor  today so Ellie and I just lounged around.  She fell asleep on my lap holding my finger.  I love her so much!  I love her even more at times like this!!!

~ Mexican is only fun with my friends ~

We ran out for some Mexican at one of our favorite restaurants, El Campesino.  It is so fast and inexpensive.  We love it!  This is the same spot we have frequent lunch dates at with our friends.  Well tonight Doug and I apparently weren't exciting enough for Ellie she fell asleep and would not wake up.    We were a hit when we got home though.  We got our first real laugh for our sweet little one!  It was a full belly laugh!  

~ 3months old ~

 Our sweet little miracle baby is 3 months old today!  This has been the best and fastest 3 months of my life.  I wouldn't change a thing about it except maybe for her to stop getting so big.  Even though I wish she would stop growing and changing so fast I am excited to see what the next big thing is too!   Today, Mommy & Elliana went shopping while Daddy worked on the floor at home.  

 Mommy and Daddy love you sweet little Elliana!!!

~ I want that pizza ~

Grandpa and Elliana

 Grandpa came over to help dad with the floor but I think it was really to get some Elliana time without anyone else around!  Elliana and I stopped to get a pizza on the way home from shopping.  She didn't care about taking a picture she was eyeing up the pizza!  Grandpa coming by was a huge help because I got to run to the funeral home.  My friend Jill's grandmother passed away.  After Nikki and I did some quick shopping for our big night out tonight.  

~ Date Night ~

Tomorrow is our friend Tim's birthday.  So tonight Doug, Tim, Nikki and I went to the casino.  It was nice to get out with the hubby and some friends but we missed Elliana!  

~ Winning Big ~

NOT SO MUCH!  We had a good time and spent about $30 and that included the beer Doug had.  Not too bad for a night out.  

~ All dressed up and no where to go ~

 Well that's not entirely true!  Elliana and I were suppose to go to my friend's house.  I was suppose to get together for dinner with the girls from bible study.  Unfortunately, my headache from yesterday came back so I didn't want to drive just in case it got worse.  We missed you girls!!!

~ So Tired ~

Elliana fell asleep during play time.  She was such a good girl and had tummy time and play time on her activity mat while I made a bunch of phone calls.

  

~ Construction Zone ~

Doug put a new floor in our living room right before we had Elliana.  With a new baby and the holidays we never did the dining room.  So that is this weekend's project!  Us staying home tonight didn't slow him down.  Old floor was removed in less than an hour!  Thank you for all you do to make our home better.  We are lucky to have such a great husband and daddy!!!  We love you!!!

~ Peace ~

 Today was a cold and rainy day so Elliana and I stayed home all day.  I caught up on laundry and she caught up on tummy time and naps!  Caught Elliana giving the peace sign during a nap!

~ Watching TV ~

I came across Baby TV today.  I tuned in for Breakfast Club.  Elliana watched the last 10 minutes of one of the episodes and then fell asleep during the next one.  That was ok with me because I got to catch Ellen!  I love watching her show!!!

~Elliana likes giraffes like her Grandma ~

I looked down and seen Elliana didn't have her binky anymore.  It looks the giraffe is enjoying it!

~ Lunch  Date ~

 Today, we went and met Doug for lunch!  It's always too short of a visit but nice seeing him during the day.  We headed to Eat N Park for a quick lunch.  

~ Hair bow Heaven ~

After lunch Elliana and I went to the mall.  There was a craft/vendor fair in the mall and there were TONS of headbands and hair bows!!!  I really need to learn how to make these!

~ Fun Gifts ~

Today, we made dinner and took gifts over to our friends who just had the twins!   Our friends have been very blessed with tons of things for their babies, just like we were with Elliana.  So instead of a gift for the babies I decided to make small baskets for the proud parents.  For mom, I did some of her favorite things; gummi bears, nail polish, a Starbucks gift card for some Chai Tea, socks and Diet Pepsi (not shown).  For daddy. we did some cigars and a few mini bottles of bourbon!   Thank you Pinterest for the ideas for the guy bouquet and the yummy dinner!!!

~ Sleepy Babies ~

Alaina, Elliana, & Liam

 Of course I needed to get a picture of these miracle babies!!!  

These three sweet angels have no idea how much they were wanted and how much they will be loved!  We have done everything important in our lives together from getting engaged, buying houses, getting married and having babies all within a few months of each other.  We are so thankful to have you as friends and can not wait to watch these sweet miracle babies grow up together!!!

~ Precious ~

Alaina, Elliana, & Liam 

Hard to believe Elliana was the size of Alaina just 3 months ago!

~ Miracle Babies ~

Alaina & Liam

These babies are loved more than they will ever know! I found this poem and it is perfect.

Before you were conceived

I WANTED YOU.

Before you were born

I LOVED YOU.

Before you were here an hour

I WOULD DIE FOR YOU.

This is the miracle of 
LOVE.

Maureen Hawkins

~ Ready to Party ~

After resting up from a long day yesterday we got ready to go to dinner for Mr. Red's birthday!  He will be the big 6-0 tomorrow.  We had dinner with Eric, Mr. Red, Heather, Jaymar, Caleb, Sandy, Anthony, Karen, Jordan and Naomi.  Always a good time with our "family".   OH and thank you for the adorable dress Shannon!!!

~ Dancing ~

Caleb & Jordan 

What's a party without dancing?  

~ FINALLY ~

Eric & Sandy 

Finally a nice picture that Eric isn't making a goofy face!  He said it's because he was sleeping!

~Cute Couple ~

 Heather and Jaymar

Always have to force her to take a picture!

~ Happy Birthday ~

Mr. Red & Caleb

Happy 60th Birthday Mr. Red!  Glad we got to celebrate with you!

~ I want those pancakes ~

Sunday breakfast with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy! 

~ Little Birdie ~

Uncle Andy giving me a lift to sit on Grandpa's shoulder.

~ Snuggling ~

 Elliana snuggling with Grandma.

~ Faith's Special Day ~

Mommy, Daddy & Elliana at Faith's Baptism.

~ Miracle Babies ~

 Mommy, Elliana, Tina & Faith at Faith's luncheon.  We will be friends forever!!!

~ Chattering with Great Grandma ~

Super long day!  Breakfast, Faith's Baptism and then a birthday party at Gram's for my Great Aunt! I took a 5 minute cat nap and then I was telling Great Gram all about my busy day!

~ Welcome to the World ~

 I got to meet my friend's miracle babies today!  Welcome to the world Alaina & Liam!  We are so happy for your family.  We are so excited that you guys and Elliana will grow up together!!!

~ So Big ~

Our baby girl is getting so big!  We decided to clean her room because Christmas kind of throw up in there.  While doing that we decided to test out some of her things to see if she was big enough.  Thanks for the Bumbo Owens family!

~ Not yet ~

I was super excited and had to have this when I seen it.  Well it's $110 and that's way to much for a toy.  I registered for it but then found it at a consignment sale for $50!!!  I was so excited and it was in perfect condition.  Elliana is not ready for this yet but pretty close. 

~ Rocking ~

 I have a very special rocking chair from my best friend.  It was his Gram's and she passed away about a year ago.  I found this one when I was a few months pregnant at a church yard sale it's a hand made rocking chair for a child and it was only $3!  She can sit in it but isn't ready to rock. 

~ SNOW ~

I guess we got about 5 inches or so!  We had to take her out for pictures!  Don't worry she was very warm in her snow suit from Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy.

~ Sammy ~

This is my adorable nephew Sammy.  I got this picture today from his mommy.  He lives in Virginia and we can't wait to see him!  We miss you Sammy and love you lots!!!

~ Pooping takes a lot out of you ~

 Ellie has some issues with pooping.  So we are happy when we get a dirty diaper.  I have never talked about or been so happy about poop.   Doesn't this diaper look huge on her?

~ Hi Alaina & Liam!  Can't wait to meet you ~

 Our dear friends had their little miracle babies this morning!  We can not wait to meet them!

~ I like these kicks ~

Shopping with Uncle Eric!

~ Stylin ~

You have to have the right accessories!!!

~ Our Last Lunch with the Girls ~

 Today, we had lunch with Maddalena, Kimberly & Shannon.  This will be our last lunch for awhile.  Shannon is having the twins next Thursday!  We can't wait to meet Alaina & Liam!!!  Liam is a lucky boy to have all these beautiful girls around!  We will need a new name for our lunch dates.  Hmm, maybe Lunch with Liam's Ladies???

~ I'm so tried, I can't swing! ~

Elliana was up a lot today and took a short nap when we got home from lunch.  She passed out as soon as we put her in her swing.

~ Princess ~

 Elliana snuggling with her blanket from Ms. Lara & Mr. Brian!  Love that it has her name on it!

~ Soooo Tired ~

Hanging out with Daddy while Mommy was at a meeting and tummy time was EXHAUSTING!!!