Christmas Pictures

Happy Birthday Dad!!! Happy Birthday Katie!!!

Well, I'm a day late, but "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!" I can't really begin to tell you all what a special dad I have (but most of you that read my blog already know!). I'm tearing up just thinking about what I could say about him. He's had so much going on the past few years and especially the past couple of months taking care of my grandparents. My mom always said that everyone needs to have a daughter to take care of them, but my dad seems to have spoiled that theory. He is so patient and so kind and I hope one day I can take as much time and patience to care for him as he has done for his parents. I hope he knows how much I love him and how much respect I have for him. He has always been the best Christian example for all of us and I love him dearly!!!
And today is my sister-in-law, Katie's (Josh's Katie for those who know I have two sisters-in-law named Katie!) birthday! I'll tell you I am so thankful that Katie is a part of our family!! She has been such a help to me in the past year, always willing to keep the kids for my dr.'s appointments or just to go Christmas shopping! And she has also given me my precious neice, Hannah!! Katie is a rare jewel and I hope she knows how much I appreciate and love her!!! Happy Birthday, Katie!!!

"God Is So Good"

That's the song that Levi "led" at singing night last night. I couldn't help but to sit and think that the song really rings true. I am so blessed and God has been so good to me. I couldn't help but feel a little guilty for the "Saturday Night Anxiety" that I've diagnosed myself with. It seems like every Saturday night I cannot go to sleep. It's been past 2 a.m. getting to sleep every Saturday night for several months now, but I go straight to sleep every other night of the week. I've decided it must have to do with the anxiety of taking Levi to church on Sundays. I seem to lay there thinking of everything that could go wrong the next day, along with what everyone is going to wear and how we're going to get everyone dressed and ready! When Levi got up to lead his song with that mischievous little smile on his face, I couldn't help but think that my anxieties are ridiculous. I have been blessed with such a vibrant, healthy, smart, and loving little boy. It's easy sometimes to focus on how challenging he can be, what everyone else thinks about him (and our raising of him), and to miss all the good qualities that he has! He is such a joy to me and I really can't imagine life without him. My aim is to focus on the blessings God has given me as we head into 2008. I have been so blessed in so many ways, too many to count.
On the subject of Levi, he's sleeping in his big boy bed tonight for the first time!!! He's had a twin bed in his room for a while now, but I haven't even thought of putting him there because he has done so well in his crib. Tonight, as we were getting him ready for bed he was laying on the twin bed. I asked him if he wanted to sleep there and he got this HUGE grin on his face and said "YES- Just give me my blanket!!!" He went straight to sleep and has been in there for about 3 hours! I don't know what he'll do when he gets up in the morning, but I guess we'll see! Good night everyone!

Pictures with Santa!

We took the kids to see Santa on Saturday at the Sumiton Wal-mart on the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan! Thanks to cousin Lisa for letting us know where and when it would be in our area! Addi and Levi LOVE Santa...Levi never wants to leave! Addi asked for a Nintendo DS and a Singing, Dancing Pinkie Pie Pony (both of which she is getting!) and Levi just asked for TOYS!! At least he has an easy list! Try to ignore the fact that the lady forgot to tell me I was in the frame when she took Addi's picture!!

Two Months Old!

I find it terribly hard to believe that Christmas is almost here and our little angel is two whole months old!!!! I should do like all good moms do and post pictures, but I'll do that later!
Lila went to the dr. today for her two month checkup. Poor baby got 4 shots and one vaccine by mouth! She was pitiful for about 3 seconds and then turned back into her calm little self. I should be knocking on wood as I type this, but Lila is the closest thing to perfect I've ever seen. For a whole week now, she has slept all night!!! She hardly ever cries, and when she does it's because she's hungry or dirty. She never cries for no reason!
She weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces today! She is still 22 inches long (I think they may have mismeasured her last time). She is in the 50% for height, weight, and head circumference. I'm sure that's the one and only time that will ever happen! The only concern I had today was the little mark on her cheek, which I was pretty sure was a birthmark and Dr. Smith said it definitely was. They will repeat her hip ultrasound in January, but Dr. Smith said her hips look great. He said she was perfect! She got to start eating applesauce today and it was definitely a big hit!
Christmas update: I'm done with all of my shopping (except for the two names we have for the young adult class, but our party isn't until New Year's Eve, so I'll buy them after Christmas!)! I'm pretty pleased with how all my gifts turned out and I hope the recipients will be just as happy!!!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!!!

"All I want for Christmas is....."

"Hey! I can't see!!"

"If you won't give me my paci, I know what to do!"

"I don't think I like this rice cereal!"

"Well, Maybe I do!!"

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