Night Owls and Early Birds

Monday, February 25, 2013

FIVE.

Five years ago we were doing a little of this.....

So thankful for this man and for all of our family and friends who have been a shoulder to cry on, a swift kick in the rear, or an open hand during this crazy year. Wish we could be celebrating with all of you all over again. Here's to a hundred more.

Friday, January 11, 2013

18 Months!

Well, really more like 19 but we just had our doctors appointment. So I'm late, but at least I'm consistent :) You definitely know what goes on there and immediately start saying "bye-bye" as soon as we are in the exam room. You were not a fan of having your head measured but did pretty well while Dr. Traynham was listening to your heart. You even managed a "Go Tigers" as he left. Lolli got to go with us. You enjoyed the extra snuggle time and I enjoyed her extra pair of hands. You were 33.25 in. 84.71% and 24lbs 65%.
Which is so funny to me because we still think you are such a peanut.

We decided we are going to start calling you "QC". Quality control. You are hysterical. You are quick to point out a mess and then ask for a paper towel to clean it up. You LOVE to use the wipe to clean the cart at Target. It gets us through most of the shopping trip. You are also quick to notice a change. We left the house without the paci you like so I fished one out of my purse that I had in a ziplock for emergencies. You popped it right back out of your mouth and inspected it as if to say "can't fool me mom". You eventually decided it was an adequate replacement but not without much consideration.

You are loving the new CDs you got for Christmas. You go crazy dancing in your car seat and actually keep the beat pretty well. I love that you enjoy music so much. You have discovered hummus and its a great camouflage for foods that you don't want to eat. Cover it in hummus or "sauce" (applesauce) and you will eat it. Knock on wood your appetite is great and you are still loving your crib. You know when you have had enough and ask for your nap or night night. You know your limits and you love your sleep. Unfortunately you also love to exercise your new vocabulary word. "No" You say it in a coy, "whatcha going to do about this mama" kind of voice. Which normally results in me trying not to laugh in order to discipline you. We are trying to get you to say "no, please" or "no thank you". You are stringing a lot more words together recently. Adding adjectives to things like "pink ball" or "big mess". My favorite this month was the "new house" I heard from the backseat when we drove in the drive way to check on the progress. You are such a joy. You are a passionate little thing and we love your spunk. You are one sweet girl.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Dear Old Clemson...

Before all of the Christmas festivities began we headed to my favorite place to watch my sister become a Clemson alumni. E was a trooper for the 4 hour drive and a little chickfila pit stop made her a happy traveler. Seriously what did people do on long road trips before grilled nuggets and fruit? We did the hotel thing for the night and may not be doing it again for a long long time :) E thought it was party time. Her parents however felt otherwise. We headed to campus the next morning and even it the rain and cold it is hands down one of the best places to be. We were so excited to celebrate with Caroline. To say I am proud of her is an understatement. She is one hardworking, smart, funny, and compassionate person. So thankful I get to be her sister. Now to convince her to move to Charleston...

There she goes!

This is what was happening in the background...operation keep her quiet

Beautiful ladies

love these girls

NaNa and PopPop

She loves her Aunt C

Awesome.

Future Clemson Grad

We forgot what it feels like to take a picture of the two of us

pretty excited to be finished!

getting down to the alma mater

Love this group

Monday, December 31, 2012

"Mo Lights"

"Mo Lights, Mo Santa, Mo Jesus"....That's our 18 month old's way of requesting more Christmas. We heard this phrase repeatedly from the backseat as we would pass by decorated houses, nativities, and lights. We may need to work on the order of those requests but she kept us laughing through all of our travels. We would think she was asleep and then hear "ohhhhh" from the back as we passed by something she liked. I'll say it again, Christmas with kids is wonderful. Tiring. But wonderful. It brings back so much of the joy we quickly lose with all of the hustling around and endless lists. We spent Christmas with the Hostetler's and then headed to Columbia for the back half of the week. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.