And Eli joined in on the cupcake eating as well. :)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Cupcakes
I think the highlight of Emma's trip to SC was getting a PINK cupcake with PINK sprinkles from SAS Cupcakes (a cute little cupcake shop in Ballytine). Thanks to Kelly & Paul for treating her for an early birthday present. Emma was so excited that she got to pick out her cupcake and put the sprinkes on herself. It had to be all pink, of course!
And Eli joined in on the cupcake eating as well. :)
And Eli joined in on the cupcake eating as well. :)
Another Trip to the Carolinas
We just returned from long weekend in the Carolinas. Wish we could have spent more time there, but our main purpose was to meet Miss Piper Annabelle Edinger.
She is beautiful, perfect, and such a gift from God! We love her so!
And we love her Mommy & Daddy too!
We also got to spend time with Grandmommy & Granddaddy Parks, Uncle Michael, Aunt Amy, Cousins Will & Helen, Mimi & Papa Wing, the Beasleys, and some other friends. We got to take baths in Grandmommy's & Granddaddy's bathtub, eat lots of food, watch lots of movies in Grandmommy & Granddaddy's van, ride the Light Rail train, participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change, get scared by the Easter Bunny, celebrate "Jesus is alive" day (Easter) with family, go to the Greenway (another post in itself), and eat pink cupcakes (will also be another post)! We had so much fun and it is always so bittersweet to return back to New Orleans after being in the Carolinas.
She is beautiful, perfect, and such a gift from God! We love her so!
And we love her Mommy & Daddy too!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Weary
I'm not writing this post to complain about my circumstances, but just to be real with where I'm at.
Here's where I am...I am weary.
Eli came down with the stomach bug Thursday afternoon. At first, I thought it was just teething, but by late Thursday afternoon, I realized it was more than that. Then, Matt came down with it last night. And Emma came down with it this afternoon. This is the FIFTH time my little family has suffered from the stomach bug since January. I am exhausted. I know Matt is exhausted. We are leaving Thursday for South Carolina and NEED everyone to be well. We are so ready for this trip, in so many ways. We need time away.
I am clinging to this verse right now...
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees." [Hebrews 12:11-12]
Thank you, Lord, for being strong when I am weak. Thank you for the righteousness that troubles bring.
And just because I know you all like pictures, here are a couple from my date with Emma to Cafe du Monde this morning.
Here's where I am...I am weary.
Eli came down with the stomach bug Thursday afternoon. At first, I thought it was just teething, but by late Thursday afternoon, I realized it was more than that. Then, Matt came down with it last night. And Emma came down with it this afternoon. This is the FIFTH time my little family has suffered from the stomach bug since January. I am exhausted. I know Matt is exhausted. We are leaving Thursday for South Carolina and NEED everyone to be well. We are so ready for this trip, in so many ways. We need time away.
I am clinging to this verse right now...
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees." [Hebrews 12:11-12]
Thank you, Lord, for being strong when I am weak. Thank you for the righteousness that troubles bring.
And just because I know you all like pictures, here are a couple from my date with Emma to Cafe du Monde this morning.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Today
Today...
...I got sunburned at the Strawberry Festival, but it was worth it have a great time with my family (minus my husband who had to work) and dear friends.
...I told Emma that it made God happy when we sing songs to Him, she then told me that He is sad when she doesn't sing to Him and He needs a BIG paci when He is sad!
...missed spending time with my husband, but was thankful that he is such a hard worker, who loves to provide for his family!
...I am excited to know that I will be in South Carolina in 12 days...and I will get to meet sweet baby Piper Annabelle Edinger!
...spent $3 on ride tickets for Emma to ride the kiddie train at Strawberry Fest, and then when we got in the front of the line, she chickened out.
...was so proud that my children were well behaved despite the sweltering heat in Ponchatoula.
...felt completely blessed to have so many dear friends that I call my "family".
...I got sunburned at the Strawberry Festival, but it was worth it have a great time with my family (minus my husband who had to work) and dear friends.
...I told Emma that it made God happy when we sing songs to Him, she then told me that He is sad when she doesn't sing to Him and He needs a BIG paci when He is sad!
...missed spending time with my husband, but was thankful that he is such a hard worker, who loves to provide for his family!
...I am excited to know that I will be in South Carolina in 12 days...and I will get to meet sweet baby Piper Annabelle Edinger!
...spent $3 on ride tickets for Emma to ride the kiddie train at Strawberry Fest, and then when we got in the front of the line, she chickened out.
...was so proud that my children were well behaved despite the sweltering heat in Ponchatoula.
...felt completely blessed to have so many dear friends that I call my "family".
Friday, March 11, 2011
Saturday, March 05, 2011
One Year
Dear Eli,
I can hardly believe that you are one year old today, because you are still my little baby in so many ways. You are the polar opposite of your sister and you love to cuddle and sit in my lap.
In the past few weeks, you have grown and changed so much. You have been taking your time with many developmental milestones, which had us a little concerned. But, you just weren't ready yet. You started eating baby food a couple weeks ago and now will eat 1-2 jars at each sitting (3 times a day). Fruits are your favorite, though you also enjoy carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes. You are definitely not fond of the green veggies. You are starting to eat a few table foods as well, and of course, you love puffs and yogurt melts. You also have started scooting all over the place and pulling up on everything. You don't crawl, but rather pull your body along with your arms. You would much rather be standing though. If anything is near you to pull up with, you will do it. We are thinking you may never crawl and may just go to walking. Time will tell.
You just celebrated your first Carnival/Mardi Gras and had a blast. The first couple parades, you were a little afraid of the marching bands, but you got used to them. You love playing with beads and other throws that you received. On your actual birthday, we made you a sign that read, "Throw me something, It's my 1st birthday!" and you got so much stuff.
Your favorite activities are swinging, watching bubbles, and reading books. You are also our tv watcher. If you are ever near a tv that is on, your attention is there. It is just another sign that you are completely different from your sister!
Your sweet and gentle spirit is a light to our lives. We love you.
Mom and Dad
I can hardly believe that you are one year old today, because you are still my little baby in so many ways. You are the polar opposite of your sister and you love to cuddle and sit in my lap.
In the past few weeks, you have grown and changed so much. You have been taking your time with many developmental milestones, which had us a little concerned. But, you just weren't ready yet. You started eating baby food a couple weeks ago and now will eat 1-2 jars at each sitting (3 times a day). Fruits are your favorite, though you also enjoy carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes. You are definitely not fond of the green veggies. You are starting to eat a few table foods as well, and of course, you love puffs and yogurt melts. You also have started scooting all over the place and pulling up on everything. You don't crawl, but rather pull your body along with your arms. You would much rather be standing though. If anything is near you to pull up with, you will do it. We are thinking you may never crawl and may just go to walking. Time will tell.
You just celebrated your first Carnival/Mardi Gras and had a blast. The first couple parades, you were a little afraid of the marching bands, but you got used to them. You love playing with beads and other throws that you received. On your actual birthday, we made you a sign that read, "Throw me something, It's my 1st birthday!" and you got so much stuff.
Your favorite activities are swinging, watching bubbles, and reading books. You are also our tv watcher. If you are ever near a tv that is on, your attention is there. It is just another sign that you are completely different from your sister!
Your sweet and gentle spirit is a light to our lives. We love you.
Mom and Dad
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Krewe of Ponchartrain
Carnival is here & that means parades, parades, and more parades. Today we went to the Krewe of Ponchartrain parade. This was mine and Eli's 2nd parade of the season, Matt and Emma's 3rd parade of the season and my mom's very first Mardi Gras parade! 
Hanging out with Mommy
Here comes Ponchartrain
Enjoying the sunshine
Emma has decided that the marching bands are the "loud people"
The Big Easy Roller Girls (our local roller derby team)
My mom told me not to post any pictures of her, but I'm going to be a rebellious daughter because it was her first parade & I love this picture!
Mardi Gras bulldog
My cute boys all decked out in their Mardi Gras gear
Of course, Emma had to join in!
Hanging out with Mommy
Here comes Ponchartrain
Enjoying the sunshine
Emma has decided that the marching bands are the "loud people"
The Big Easy Roller Girls (our local roller derby team)
My mom told me not to post any pictures of her, but I'm going to be a rebellious daughter because it was her first parade & I love this picture!
Mardi Gras bulldog
My cute boys all decked out in their Mardi Gras gear
Of course, Emma had to join in!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Mardi Gras
We are gearing up for Mardi Gras here and went to our first parade last Saturday (Krewe du Vieux). Matt and I went to 36 parades our first Carnival/Mardi Gras here in Nola. Now that we have two kids, I can't even imagine going to that many. Here's a little video clip of Emma getting excited about Mardi Gras. Sorry I can't figure out how to turn it the right way.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Back to blogging
Here's to hoping I can get back into the blogging thing again. I feel quite guilty that I blogged so much & took so many pictures when Emma was a baby, but now that Eli is here, I barely blog & seem to only take pictures on my phone. I am now going to start being more purposeful about blogging and picture taking. I'll start off with a random, bullet-point update on our lives.
*My little family has been either crazy busy or sick for the last 6 months. If we are not busy, at least one of us is sick. If we are not sick, we are busy trying to do a million things. I am trying to slow down. I need to step back and ask myself what is really important in life. I am working on me.
*Sickness has been so bountiful in our lives lately. As I type, Matt and Eli are suffering from their second round of the nasty stomach bug. There seems to be no rest. I am so incredibly ready for spring to come and dreaming of days where we go more than a week without being sick!
*Emma continues to love going to school. She has amazing teachers and we are so blessed to have her in such a wonderful school. She is learning and exploring so much! She is starting to recognize letters (especially the ones in her name) when we are out and about. She knows all of the basic colors and can count (one to one) up to fourteen. She loves to pretend. Right now, most of her pretending centers around birthdays and parties. She also loves to sing songs. She makes up her own crazy songs all the time. Last night, Matt had to drag her out of the shower after she stood there for fifteen minutes, just singing songs. So adorable.
*Eli is growing and changing as well. It is hard for me to believe that he will be ONE in less than a month! Where did my itty bitty baby go?!? When we went to the doctor on Friday, he weighed in at 20 lbs. He developmentally is a lot slower than where Emma was at this age, but I'm sure he'll do everything in his own time. He still has a lot of difficulty eating foods (baby food or table food), so is mostly just drinking formula right now. There is a possibility he may have to go to therapy to learn how to swallow foods, but we are waiting for the 12 month mark to pursue that. He is not crawling yet, but has just started pulling up. He would much rather be standing than sitting. He loves to laugh and smile and is still our joyful little man!
I don't have any pictures to attach, because, well, I haven't taken any. Bad mom of the year award. I will do better though...about blogging and taking pictures!
*My little family has been either crazy busy or sick for the last 6 months. If we are not busy, at least one of us is sick. If we are not sick, we are busy trying to do a million things. I am trying to slow down. I need to step back and ask myself what is really important in life. I am working on me.
*Sickness has been so bountiful in our lives lately. As I type, Matt and Eli are suffering from their second round of the nasty stomach bug. There seems to be no rest. I am so incredibly ready for spring to come and dreaming of days where we go more than a week without being sick!
*Emma continues to love going to school. She has amazing teachers and we are so blessed to have her in such a wonderful school. She is learning and exploring so much! She is starting to recognize letters (especially the ones in her name) when we are out and about. She knows all of the basic colors and can count (one to one) up to fourteen. She loves to pretend. Right now, most of her pretending centers around birthdays and parties. She also loves to sing songs. She makes up her own crazy songs all the time. Last night, Matt had to drag her out of the shower after she stood there for fifteen minutes, just singing songs. So adorable.
*Eli is growing and changing as well. It is hard for me to believe that he will be ONE in less than a month! Where did my itty bitty baby go?!? When we went to the doctor on Friday, he weighed in at 20 lbs. He developmentally is a lot slower than where Emma was at this age, but I'm sure he'll do everything in his own time. He still has a lot of difficulty eating foods (baby food or table food), so is mostly just drinking formula right now. There is a possibility he may have to go to therapy to learn how to swallow foods, but we are waiting for the 12 month mark to pursue that. He is not crawling yet, but has just started pulling up. He would much rather be standing than sitting. He loves to laugh and smile and is still our joyful little man!
I don't have any pictures to attach, because, well, I haven't taken any. Bad mom of the year award. I will do better though...about blogging and taking pictures!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Where have I been?
I have been slack on blogging for quite some time now. Life has been busy. And when I say busy, I mean really busy. I am really going to try to do better about blogging--I know our out-of-state family and friends appreciate the updates. My new goal
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Nine Months
My Sweet Little Eli,
I absolutely cannot believe that you are nine months old today. It seems like just yesterday that you were a tiny little newborn and all you did was nurse and sleep. You continue to light up our lives and your little personality is coming out more and more!
You weigh about 18 1/2 lbs now and have the cutest little chubby cheeks. You are content to sit on the floor and play with toys (or just look around) for long periods of time. You also enjoy your time riding "Old Blue" (your horse jumperoo) and hanging out in the exersaucer. You are not a big eater. You want nothing to do with baby food or a spoon and aren't too good with managing little bits of real food yet. So, you just enjoy your milk.
You have been sick the last couple weeks with a stomach bug, a bacterial infection, and severe pink eye in both eyes. You are finally on the mend and we are all so glad! You looked so pathetic with your swollen, red eyes!
You sleep through the night every once in a while, when you feel like it. Most of the time you still wake once to eat. Just a couple nights ago, you moved into the crib from the co-sleeper. You have been sleeping beside my bed for 9 months now and it is really strange for you to be sleeping the in crib now. It makes me a little sad that my little baby is growing up!
You are the ticklish, most laughable baby! You love, love, love to laugh and anyone can make you do so. You especially love it when you are tickled and when your sister talks to you in her crazy voices. You love her so much and I can't wait to see how your relationship with her continues to grow.
Eli, we are so blessed to have you in our lives. I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you for bringing joy into even the hardest of days. We love you so much!
Love,
Mom
I absolutely cannot believe that you are nine months old today. It seems like just yesterday that you were a tiny little newborn and all you did was nurse and sleep. You continue to light up our lives and your little personality is coming out more and more!
You weigh about 18 1/2 lbs now and have the cutest little chubby cheeks. You are content to sit on the floor and play with toys (or just look around) for long periods of time. You also enjoy your time riding "Old Blue" (your horse jumperoo) and hanging out in the exersaucer. You are not a big eater. You want nothing to do with baby food or a spoon and aren't too good with managing little bits of real food yet. So, you just enjoy your milk.
You have been sick the last couple weeks with a stomach bug, a bacterial infection, and severe pink eye in both eyes. You are finally on the mend and we are all so glad! You looked so pathetic with your swollen, red eyes!
You sleep through the night every once in a while, when you feel like it. Most of the time you still wake once to eat. Just a couple nights ago, you moved into the crib from the co-sleeper. You have been sleeping beside my bed for 9 months now and it is really strange for you to be sleeping the in crib now. It makes me a little sad that my little baby is growing up!
You are the ticklish, most laughable baby! You love, love, love to laugh and anyone can make you do so. You especially love it when you are tickled and when your sister talks to you in her crazy voices. You love her so much and I can't wait to see how your relationship with her continues to grow.
Eli, we are so blessed to have you in our lives. I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you for bringing joy into even the hardest of days. We love you so much!
Love,
Mom
Sunday, October 31, 2010
You Know You're a Mom If...
...your infant burps and you hold out your hand to catch the spit-up
...you are constantly saying "take that out of your mouth!"
...you find rocks and matchbox cars in your pockets
...you tell time by when the baby had his last bottle
...you are an expert poop examiner
...if you get to sleep until 7 am, that is considered sleeping in
...getting 4 hours of straight sleep is a wonder
...coffee keeps you sane
...you are constantly singing children's songs, even when kids aren't around
...going to Target by yourself is a huge treat
...you would rather buy clothes for the kids than for yourself
...you use sign language (that you use with the kids), even when you talk to adults
...swaddling blankets are your best friend
...going out to eat means going to Chick-fil-a so the toddler can play on the playground
...your favorite websites are www.babycenter.com, www.babysteals.com, www.kidsteals.com, and www.zulily.com
Feel free to add on!
...you are constantly saying "take that out of your mouth!"
...you find rocks and matchbox cars in your pockets
...you tell time by when the baby had his last bottle
...you are an expert poop examiner
...if you get to sleep until 7 am, that is considered sleeping in
...getting 4 hours of straight sleep is a wonder
...coffee keeps you sane
...you are constantly singing children's songs, even when kids aren't around
...going to Target by yourself is a huge treat
...you would rather buy clothes for the kids than for yourself
...you use sign language (that you use with the kids), even when you talk to adults
...swaddling blankets are your best friend
...going out to eat means going to Chick-fil-a so the toddler can play on the playground
...your favorite websites are www.babycenter.com, www.babysteals.com, www.kidsteals.com, and www.zulily.com
Feel free to add on!
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