Happy Valentine's Day!!!

9 Months Old

Can you just see the betrayal on her face on the top picture??? "Mom, how could you possibly even think of setting me down?!?!" I couldn't get those tears to stop so I had to do a reshoot, which didn't go much better the result is the 2nd picture where she's in between sobs. Funny girl, but can't say I blame her too much, it was below freezing both times! This month Shaye found the "D" on the gear shift when she figured out how to crawl forward... and then up... everything! Crawling and being my baby is no longer an option, she has to find the nearest thing she can climb up to and stand. Then when she wants to move on, she squeals to get my attention- she needs my fingers to hold onto so she can walk to wherever it is she thinks she wants to be. Silly girl! She had a tooth finally pop though! She moved up to size 3 diapers, still in size 2 shoes, and loves Justus's "puppies (his snuggle toys)." We all fight over who's baby she is, although I'm positive she's all mine! I just can't get enough of those so sweet toes, tiny fingers, and those oh so irresistible kisser cheeks... what a doll!

Christmas Pics

So I realized that I never posted pictures of our first Christmas with Shaye! I have to say, it was a ball! They both had so much fun and got spoiled beyond measure! They must have been extra good... that or they are too cute not to smother in craziness ;)

My 8 Month Old Girl

Shaye had such a great time this past month... Aggie basketball games, her first Christmas, her first New Year's, and naturally that means, party! party! party! Shaye has mastered the art of crawling, backwards that is. One of these days she's going to surprise herself and move forward. Sitting, laying, or being held, she is constantly kicking... future soccer player! She's become our little chatter box, sounds familiar doesn't it???? Like say her big brother for instance, and he's still that way :) Which I love because I love the hearing how his little mind is thinking. Shaye went back to nearly sleeping through the night... doesn't want to eat, but she's up a few times crying for her binkie. I'm great with that, quick solution and we're both back to sleep. Still no teeth, but nothing beats that beautiful smile, and she loves to show it off!

Merry Christmas!

We have been enjoying this holiday season so much already! We are taking in everything Christmas from the lights, the carols, the trees, to the snow (what little we have)... and loving it all!!! We've got a chocolate countdown calender, and guess what??? Only 3 left! :) Hope your holidays are filled with as much excitement and joy as ours!

7 Months Old

Shaye is always so much fun. She has discovered the joy of movement... she rolls to wherever her little heart desires and has a great time doing it. This new found freedom has left her all smiles. This girl has turned into our little cheese ball! She can't help herself; she is such a smile bucket and I love it! She loves to play and talk to anyone who will pay attention. She still hates baby food, and is dying to eat anything anyone else is eating. Her favorite toy is her mini musical piano. At 5am everyday, she is up and ready for action, luckily her daddy is more of a morning person than her mom! She's not into napping, if she's down for 30 minutes, she overdone herself. She's our little sweet treat and we are so excited to spend this Christmas season with our two crazy kiddos!

Turkey Day

Thanksgiving was a quiet one this year, but a great one. We spent the day with the Mangum's chewing down some grub and watching a little football. They were so sweet to let us crash their party. Friday, we all went out and did a little shopping... got some good deals and the kids were so good. We wanted to do something fun for the kids so Saturday we went to see Arthur Christmas. It was a pretty cute show, Justus loved the sleigh! We really couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving weekend than one spent with our two little munchkins- they are our everything!