Saturday Spotlight @ Providence

Hey Readers, I just wanted to let yall know about a great blog/giveaway going on right now. So, click on over to Providence and check out Print's Charming's spotlight.

Growing up...

I am not even sure how to begin this blog. My baby girl is ELEVEN months old!!! Oh my gosh, 11 months old. That means she is 30 days away from being ONE! 1 year old! YIKES!!! This scares me. Time has gone by so fast. And she is growing so fast. And its the little moments that I think, Wow, I can't believe this. I try to soak in every minute of the day. She has learned so much and amazing me each and every day.
I have tried for some time now to get her to say mama, but really have been pushing it the past few weeks. And now, that's all she says. She is learning new words everyday. She says mama, dada, nana, kitty, 'ba' (wilbur), 'mon (come 'on, she tells this to Wilbur as she pats her leg or stomach to get his attention), see and points to things, uh-oh and bye (and of course when we say 'bye' she offers everyone a kiss, an open mouth kiss).

A few highlights...

She loves to give kisses. And just like stated before they are open mouth kisses, she is now starting to give a little tongue. UGH! I am very selective on who she shares her kisses with.

She is getting more and more confident in herself each day. A few days ago she finally stood by herself for a few seconds. And every time after that it gets longer and longer. She gets excited then slowly lowers herself to the ground. She now only needs one of my hands to walk (run) around the room.

This I hate to say but she knows how to throw a fit. She will throw her hands and body or head down on the ground and cry. Oh my, help me with this one. At the current moment we just ignore it. I hope she will grow out of it. But I know...

She loves being outside! It doesn't matter what she's doing as long as its outside. She loves to ride the lawnmower with her daddy.

She loves to clap her hands and it amazing how she does it at appropriate times.

She praises the Lord on Sunday morning during our praise and worship time. Okay well to be completely honest anytime she hears music her hands go up, but its a start. And she loves to dance!

She loves peek-a-boo! She will hide her face until I say 'Where's Adi' then she'll pull the blanket off her head and just giggle. By the way I LOVE HER LAUGH!!! It is truly contagious.

She has her daddy's blue eyes! And one beautiful smile!

She currently has two teeth on the top and two on the bottom, but we are working real hard on some new ones. She's drooling and chewing on everything.

She is not crazy about real food, to the point of throwing up. She will either gag it up or try to take it out of her mouth depending on the texture. Even the thicker and chunkier baby food doesn't go well with her. I have seen a little improvement but not much. I am interested to see what she will do on her birthday, because so far she is not interested in cake.

She is trying to repeat words, so I am waiting on some new ones.

She is a true mama's girl! I love when she squeezes me tight, rest her head on my shoulder and pats my back. I just melt...

She is my everything! I love her with all my heart and can't imagine my life without her. I thank my God every morning and every evening for allowing me to be her mommy and giving us another day with her. I ask Him for guidance in raising His child to become the person He designed her to be. I am filled with joy and fear with the opportunity He has given me. But I know that He is with me every step of the way and I am blessed. Thank You Lord for everything! Oh how I love You and I stand in awe of your awesomeness! And I seek to know You more and more each day, to find you, to feel you, to hear your voice, to love you more!!!

Happy eleven months baby girl!!! I love you!!!

Baby Cohen

I was reading a friends blog when I came across this family in need of prayer. So I checked out their blog and just became so broken hearted and helpless. I don't know this family but my heart hurt for them. Then I realized I am not helpless, I serve a Great Big GOD that not only hears my prayers but answers them. And yes it may not be the way 'I' feel like they should be answered but He does answer them. So, no I am not helpless, what I can do here is pray for God's will to be done in Baby Cohen's life and help spread the word of his condition and prayer needs. Please check out their site and see where God leads you.

Carey's Spotlight Saturday

Check out Carey's Spotlight Saturday blog. She is featuring Southern Living:Preppy-Style this week and Oh my gosh I would love to have one of those dresses. TOO CUTE!!! I am now a follower of this blog, it might get me into trouble. The last blog Carey introduced to me, well let's just say I got lots of cute things in the mail a couple of weeks ago. Go check it out...

Our first swim!

She LOVED it!!!

Summer Time

I am so excited!!! WE ARE GOING SWIMMING TODAY!!! YAY!!! I have been so ready to introduce Addison to the water. She absolutely loves taking a bath, so I figure this pool thing will suit her just fine. (I hope) She did have a great time when we were filling the pool up, but that was just like a big tub to her. Here are a few pictures of us cleaning out the pool and filling it up...

Please excuse the booties, they are just babies...

Alexandria

Last weekend my famiy, and when I say my family I mean Mom, Dad, Jeff, Danni, Audree, Krissy, Granny, Grandpa, Shelly, Ally, Scott, Sandi, Trace, Addison and myself, went to Alexandria to watch Connor and Houston play for Forest in the semi-finals then take State in baseball. This was Connor's senior year, so it was extra special. He know has two State rings. It was a great weekend of family, fun and baseball. We watched the first game Friday evening, then before Saturday's State game we went to the Alexandria Zoo. It was Addison's first Zoo trip. She had a great time and really enjoyed some of the animals. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

I couldn't get Addison to take a picture with Shoo-Shoo so Jeff had to step in.
She wasn't to sure about Connor either.

Here are Zoo pictures...

This is Murphy, Jessica Parker Poole's baby.

Kings and Queens

So, I wanted to introduce to yall a new business...Kings and Queens. Its a small town, infant and clothing store. This has been a dream of my moms and I guess now that she has grand babies, she really wanted to see it through. (Surely it couldn't be that she turned 50 last November, Nah!) Anyway, here we are making it come true. So I ask that you come check us out. You can click here to check out our blog. We have a special event going on this week, so stop by. Thanks, Kelly

Easter Pictures

I hope you had a Happy Easter!

9 months old...

Addison and I spent some time outside today. She LOVES being outside! I took some pictures in honor of her 9 month mark. Here are a handful of my favorites...

Look at the neck rolls on this girl

Loved this expression

Look at this fat foot...this is why we don't wear shoes

Watch out boys! Her Daddy's got isssues!

(as he would put it)

The wind blew in and caught her off gaurd? I guess.

I love you baby girl!!!