Caskey Family

Fall Party

2009-10-29T11:31:00.002-05:00

McKenleigh's sweet 2's class had a fall party today. It was sweet seeing M play with her friends and watch all of them enjoy the party.

Me Maw made her a sweet Halloween Dress. Thanks Me Maw!

Past few days

2009-10-28T11:08:00.001-05:00

We have had a great past few days. M has been helping with laundry, going to school, enjoying life and resting on occasion.

Chopsticks!

2009-10-24T12:41:00.002-04:00

McKenleigh loves noodles so we decided to take her to Pei Wei while we were out for the day. I always carry a small fork and spoon with me so she can eat with us, but this time she had other plans. Mommy and Daddy were using funny sticks to eat with, so she needed to eat with them. I thought it would be pretty funny to watch...

I was so shocked! She did great. She can probably use chopsticks better than me. She continued to eat her dinner with chopsticks the whole time. What a big girl.

School Picture

2009-10-22T12:18:00.001-04:00

Wow! Can my baby be having her first school picture today? Yes it is true. My sweet little girl all dressed up for her school picture.

I absolutely LOVE this picture. She is growling at me, but I love that sweet face.

Here are the official !st school pictures. What a sweet smile.

Enjoying the day

2009-10-08T11:37:00.000-04:00

Just a few pictures of what we did today.

First Pig tale!!! i love it!

What is she up to?

No pictures please. I am feeding the dog.

War Eagle!!!

We are having a great day.

Bubble bath!

2009-10-01T16:06:00.000-04:00

Love bubble baths.

Her first bubble beard. =)

Sharing bubble time with Dora.

What to do...

2009-09-29T13:18:00.001-04:00

What to do when daddy is sick?
Jason has been sick for a few days and we needed to try and stay busy and downstairs. We watched a little TV, played blocks and colored, but she really wanted to go check on daddy. I decided to break out the tape. She loved it. it took awhile to pull it all off, and she laughed the whole time.

After all the fun, we called daddy to check on him. =)

Costume

2009-09-21T13:05:00.001-04:00

I had been thinking a little about Halloween, but not much. We still have over a month and I really wasn't sold on any of my ideas. Well that changed today. I needed to get a few plain white shirts for M, so I thought Old Navy might have some. Thankfully they had some without sparkles. =) While looking at the shirts, M was looking at the costumes right beside me. I looked over at her and she was trying to take her clothes off saying "put Aubie on, put Aubie on". She was so cute, I had to get it for her. Now she has worn it all afternoon. Sweet girl picked her own costume and LOVES it.

Roller Coaster

2009-09-07T12:02:00.000-04:00

I found a roller coaster at a great deal, so I surprised M with it one day.

I think you can tell she loved it!

Little Cheerleader

2009-09-05T15:02:00.003-04:00

M got a new "Aubie" outfit!

1st day!

2009-09-01T22:53:00.001-04:00

Today was M's first day of school!

She is our sweet girl!

Bye Mom I am off to school.

Meeting a new friend

I am ready, you can go now mom.

Today was a great day. M had so much fun. I wondered if she would even know I had left. She said bye when I left and took off for some toys. I am really looking forward to a great year.

School!

2009-08-27T21:30:00.001-04:00

McKenleigh starts preschool in a few days and they had a sneek-a-peek today. McKenleigh was able to go and meet her teachers, see her classroom and meet her classmates. She walked in and made herself at home. I know she is going to love it.

She is the youngest in her class, but I know she will do well.

Her friend Izzy from church is in her class. (maybe she can teach McKenleigh how to grow hair)

Dress up is fun!

Can't believe she will be in school next week!

Visit with Da

2009-08-23T16:16:00.000-04:00

Jason's dad came to visit last weekend, and McKenleigh had a wonderful time. I am pretty sure Da had a great time as well.
Here they are having a tea party with all her Elmos. Da bought one the last time he was here and then two more during this visit.

They did a little sliding ...

a little swinging...

playing in the sandbox...

climbing and looking...

a little more swinging (gotta have that thumb)

playing peek-a-boo

riding the ladybugs

cuddling

and reading books

It was a full and busy weekend, but we are so glad he came. Lots of great memories.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-19T16:07:00.001-04:00

Daddy

2009-08-15T14:03:00.000-04:00

McKenleigh loves spending time with daddy. This was her first time to wash the car, and she LOVED it. Now she wants to wash the car all the time.

She is getting so big!

She also loves snuggle time watching Blues Clues or Dora.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-05T09:42:00.000-04:00

Wrapping up July

2009-07-31T13:30:00.003-04:00

After the beach, M went to Me Maw and Pop Pop's house and Jason and I went to camp with our youth group. I didn't take many pictures, but here is one.

We had a great week, but we were so ready to get back to this sweet girl!!

Look-a-me!

2009-07-26T16:10:00.001-04:00

McKenleigh spent the week at my parents house (Me Maw and Pop Pop's) while Jason and I went to camp with our church youth group. We had a wonderful week, but missed doodle bug and we were so happy to see her in Saturday. She had a wonderful week, but I am not sure who had more fun, McKenleigh or my parents. We are so blessed to have grandparents that live close and are willing to keep her so we can work with our teens.
She changed so much during the week and it was so fun to see. She stared using a new phrase "Look-a- me" in a high sweet voice. She conquered climbing the stairs and sliding all by her self and was quite fast. She continues to be a blessing everyday.

First trip to visit Aubie

2009-07-19T23:00:00.002-04:00

On our way home from the beach, we stopped in Auburn to visit "Aubie's House". We have talked to McKenleigh about Auburn and Aubie since she was born. We have Aubie books and a DVD she has seen many times. I even admit, I taught her what an Elephant says 'Bad Bama" and what Aubie says "War Eagle". This was McKenleigh's first visit and she had a wonderful time.
As soon as we got into town, she started asking to see Aubie. It was a beautiful day and we can't wait to take her back again soon.

Looking so Big walking on campus.

Here she is with Aubie on the way Tennessee.

Beach Pictures

2009-07-19T16:56:00.000-04:00

Orange Beach

2009-07-19T15:33:00.000-04:00

McKenleigh, Mom and I went down to Hunter and Jill's condo for a few days and then Jason, Hunter, Jill and Riley joined us for the end of the week. It was a very eventful week!

UH OH!!!

2009-07-18T11:37:00.001-04:00

Uh Oh #1

If you know us well, then you know the story of the "Unforgettable night out". Mom and I went to a local restaurant and well... we will never go back and I am skeptical of Styrofoam cups now. Here is a picture.

UH OH #2!
We enjoyed our time at Orange Beach, but on Wednesday evening, we had a BIG Uh Oh!!! McKenleigh kept climbing all week. She loves to climb, and I was trying to let her enjoy, but keep her safe at the same time. She had a favorite chair, and every time she climbed up in it, I would tell her to sit down, and she would. Well... Wednesday evening, she climbed and as I was telling her to sit down, she put her leg over the arm and lost her balance!! She toppled out of the chair and landed on her head on the tile floor. It was the worst THUD I have ever heard.

moments before she fell. I was telling her to sit down as I took this picture. She snuggled with mommy, snuggled with MeMaw and snuggled with her blanket (baba), but she was just not acting right. She calmed down, but was not back to the McKenleigh we know and love. Mom and I checked her eyes and she was responsive, but I was not comfortable. We gave her some water and I called Dr. Jones. (my brother) While on the phone with him, she threw up twice and he said to take her to the hospital. So off we went.
They were so nice to us at the hospital.

M's first trip to the ER and hopefully her last.

Trying to entertain, we found a glove and blew it up. She was acting a little better, but was very clingy and could not keep water down. Jason had been on a business trip and was planning to meet us at the condo Wednesday night, but instead, he was now on his was to the hospital. I know it was hard for him.
She had a CT scan (the worst moment as a mother to date! I had to wrap her up and hold her still while they did it. She was SCREAMING mommy the whole time. It broke my heart.) and they determined she had a skull fracture. Poor girl. They wanted to keep her overnight and watch her.

We didn't sleep much all night. All she wanted was to lay in our arms, and once she would fall asleep, they would come in to check on her. She finally fell asleep in MeMaw's lap Thursday morninig.Thankfully, about 18 hours after she fell, she was able to keep a little jello down, and they released us to go back to the condo. The doctor was so great. He lived closer to us that the hospital, so he gave us his number in case we had a problem and he would come to us. Fortunately, she was back to her busy self by Friday. Scary day, but blessed that it was nothing more.

Summer Days

2009-07-12T14:02:00.002-04:00

Here are some pictures of the last two weeks. We have had so much fun sliding and climbing and collecting sticks.

peek a boo

Love you puppy (she is not sunburned. She takes after her mommy and turns BRIGHT RED when she is hot)

Found my mommy's hat

Love to find sticks

Walking in mommy's shoes

4th of July

2009-07-05T13:48:00.000-04:00

We spent the 4th of July with some friends from church. David and Sara invited a few families over and we had a cookout and played with friends. We had planned to watch fireworks from their backyard, but it started to rain, and it was getting close to bedtime so we headed home before they began.
We were able to do sparklers though. You can see McKenleigh was in awe of the sparkler.

Friends we spent the 4th with.

Kayak trip

2009-06-20T14:20:00.000-04:00

Jason wanted to surprise me with a day doing something I enjoy, so we went Kayaking on the Harpeth River. I love being outdoor, walking, hiking, swimming and so on. I really enjoying kayaking, but have not been in a few years, and Jason has never been, so this was a trip we were both looking forward to.
Mom was nice enough to keep doodle bug for the day, and we were blessed with a great day together.What a nice birthday gift. A day (1/2 day trip we did in 2 1/2 hours) with my husband and out in the beautiful sun. Jason had a good time even though there was not a golf club involved. We look forward to going again.

Happy 1/2 Birthday!!!

2009-06-19T15:21:00.001-04:00

McKenleigh is 18 months today, and we celebrated with our 1 1/2 year old.

Gifts from Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Pop Pop and Uncle Adam.
Da and DiDi sent her a portable DVD player that will really come in handy for road trips.

Picnic/ water table from Granny Becky-she also gave her a shopping cart, but I haven't taken a picture of it yet.

Loving her ice cream cone cake

21 lbs. and 31" tall. Our sweet petite little doodle bug

Ok some fun facts

Loves Elmo and "Me Mouse House" (Mickey Mouse Club House"
Walks backwards very well and is trying to jump
Climbs on everything
Enjoys "McKenleigh drink" Sonic apple juice slush
Has just begun to like baby dolls

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2009-06-09T15:04:00.000-04:00

Today I celebrated my 31st birthday!! It was a wonderful day. Some people dread their 30's, but I have to say...my 30th year has been one of my best years to date. Spending time with my family and loving on doodle bug, it really doesn't get any better. I am looking forward to this year!

June is keeping us busy

2009-06-08T14:37:00.001-04:00

We have been busy the first part of June. Our church has had VBS and it has been fun, crazy, tiring and a wonderful blessing. What a wonderful group working so hard to teach these children about God. McKenleigh went this year, but really just spent the time playing. Hopefully next year she will enjoy the drama and singing a little more.

My mom and I also started a new business this summer and have really enjoyed the opportunity to work together. Here is one of the dresses she made. It is a reversible dress with bloomers and is $25. I love it!

We were able to take my grandmother to the Frist center, and enjoyed watching McKenleigh paint for the first time. We have a family membership, and they have a wonderful kids area upstairs, so we try to go often. This was the first time my mom and my grandmother had been, but watching McKenleigh was so much fun.

She is getting so big.
For my birthday and for Father's Day, we got a Wii, and Jason's mom gave me the Wii fit. We have had so much fun with it! McKenleigh has seen me do it a few times, and here she is trying it out.

Fall = Dr. Jones visit

2009-06-05T19:00:00.000-04:00

This afternoon, after her first Popsicle, McKenleigh was playing on her slide and fell out of the window (see picture of slide below) She fell on her head, then rolled. I was worried about he neck, but within seconds of the fall she was running around and playing like nothing happened. Just to make Mommy sleep better, Jason called Uncle Adam and he came straight away to check her out. After the green light for him, they played in the back yard for a little while. (She had been playing in the sprinkler, that is why she is in a swim suit)

She leaned out of the window below and fell.

First Popsicle

2009-06-05T18:34:00.002-04:00

It was a hot day today and perfect for a Popsicle, so we let McKenleigh have one. She enjoyed it at first, but then told us how cold it was and gave it back. We will see what she thinks of them again another time.

Visit to Grandma and Pop Pop's house

2009-06-05T18:24:00.000-04:00

After Granny Becky's visit, Jason had a business trip, so we packed up and went to Kentucky! McKenleigh loves water of any kind so we spent quite a bit of time in the water. It was nice to see them and enjoy their back yard.

Playing with Uncle Adam

2009-06-02T18:40:00.000-04:00

We had to call Uncle Adam to come over yesterday because McKenleigh decided to "jump" out the window. She was playing in the little house you see below and leaned to far out the window and fell on her head.
She was acting ok, but since we have a doctor for an Uncle, lets use him in times like these. Uncle Adam came straight over and checked out doodle bug and said she was good to go. So off they went to play some more in the backyard.

Thanks Uncle Adam!!

Granny Becky's Visit!

2009-06-02T15:10:00.002-04:00

Jason's mom came up for the weekend and we had a great time. Friday night, we had Jennifer babysit and the three of us went to the Symphony. We have season tickets, and we were able to get another ticket for Becky to go with us. Her seat was close to us, and we had a lovely time.

Saturday morning we all got up and went to the park. We blew bubbles, played on the swing set and played in the grass. Granny Becky was so much fun. She run up and down the hill, held me on the swing and helped me pick flowers.

After the park, we went home and got ready for a nap.

After McKenleigh's nap, we got out the sprinkler and played outside. Granny Becky is so much fun!

After playing so hard, we cuddled on the sofa.

We had a wonderful weekend and we were so sad she had to leave. Granny Becky, we hope you will come back again soon!

Coolidge Park

2009-05-26T14:34:00.004-04:00

After our morning at Chickamauga, we let McKenleigh take a nap and headed to Coolidge park. Jason took McKenleigh on the Carousel (her first time on a carousel) and they had a good time. She was a little scared at first, but by the end it was a wonderful time.

Near the carousel is a big sprinkler park, so we put her swimsuit on and let her go. Jason stayed beside her, but she was ready to go. I did not bother her to have all the big kids running around, she felt just as big as them. What a precious memory and a great Memorial weekend.

Memorial Day 2009- Chicamauga National Military Park

2009-05-26T09:27:00.000-04:00

Every year for Memorial Day we travel to a different battlefield or historic area, and this year we decided to go to Chicamauga.
There was a great driving tour and we saw an impressive time line set up at the visitors center. It was a day of remembering and good family time. Jason always enjoys an opportunity to give am a history lesson. =)

Tennessee Aquarium

2009-05-24T22:12:00.004-04:00

After church today we headed down to Chattanooga to the Aquarium. We had never been, and McKenleigh LOVES fish, so we packed up and went. They have two Aquariums, one is salt water and one is fresh water. McKenleigh had a blast. She kept saying "ish, ish, ish" all day. She would get really excited and even squeal some times.

At the very beginning there is a "water encounter" with sting rays and sharks. People could put their hands in and touch them. McKenleigh was very intrigued, but was not about to put her hand in there.

Taking it all in, but not sure she wants to be this close to them.

Next we entered the butterfly house, with hundreds of butterflies flying around you. Here she is trying to take it all in. (She hasn't noticed the one on Daddy's shoulder.

Ohh...What is that?

Then on we went to see more.

In front of the penguins and very happy! When we started to walk away, she started to cry. It was so sad, we went right back to watch them some more.

It was very dark, so our pictures are not great, but she had a blast!!

After watching all the fish, we came outside where they have this little water way set up for kids to play in. The water was a little cold, but she was one happy girl.

We started sitting on the side.

I tucked her dress in her bloomers, hopping to keep her dress a little dry.

Why did I even try?
She ended up sitting in the water soaked from head to toe, but it was so much fun.

After a quick outfit change, we headed in to the fresh water aquarium.
(if you haven't been, you should go. It was great.)

Then for some ice cream before we called it a day.

We love Daddy!

2009-05-22T22:07:00.001-04:00

Today McKenleigh started asking for DaDa and he was on his way, so I opened the door so she could look for him. Here is what she did. So Sweet! I just love it.

Slide

2009-05-19T22:24:00.000-04:00

Today was a big day for learning new things and being brave. At the zoo she tried "jumping" and then this afternoon, she decided to slide down the slide sitting up instead of on her tummy. She had such a good time. Once she learned how to do it, she spent the longest time carrying her ball you the stairs and rolling it down. I tried to video it, but of course she decided after doing it 30 times, she wasn't going to do it again. Well here is a little of the sliding.

The Zoo!

2009-05-19T21:57:00.000-04:00

Today we met our friends Grace and Selah at the Zoo! It was our first trip this year and we had a great time. We had happy little girls and we were able to talk a little while they played. Selah is few months older than McKenleigh and Selah calls McKenleigh a "baby", but they play together really well. At one point, McKenleigh was not very happy, and Selah shared her baby doll with her. Here they are looking at the fish.

Our sweet girls giving hugs

The goat is wondering what to do... run or play dead.

McKenleigh saw the "big" kids combing the goats, so she had to do the same.

After a good time looking at the animals, we went to the play ground to play and let the mommies rest. They have a great area for the little ones, we look forward to going back soon.
Here is our new trick.
Getting brave...

JUMP!!!

Bubbles

2009-05-07T13:30:00.001-04:00

McKenleigh loves bubbles and has learned to dip the wand into the bubbles. Jason had been blowing bubbles with her and she wanted her turn.

Monkey's Tree House

2009-05-05T13:05:00.000-04:00

It has been raining for days, so we decided to meet Grace and Selah at The Monkey's Tree House today for a play date. McKenleigh had so much fun. It was our first time there, but we will be back. It is an indoor playground and great for rainy days or hot and sticky days.
The "sand"box was a big hit. Small pieces of rubber, I like it much better than sand, easier to clean up.
Our two sweet red heads

Hard at work

Figuring out the doll house

So do I sit in the house to play??

Climbing in to see the fish. (Selah was not a big fan)

They have Trains TOO!!

And a big tree house

Selah and McKenleigh in the ball pit

We had a great play date and look forward to seeing our friends again soon.

Day at the Park

2009-04-27T12:46:00.000-04:00

There is a wonderful kids park here in town and we met Mashea and Emerson for a morning play date. Other than following our girls around in opposite directions, it was a great day.

They have a sand box and it was McKenleigh's first experience with sand since she was 7 months old. She loved it!

Emerson and McKenleigh going down the slide together

Emerson playing the drums and McKenleigh getting some love from Mashea.

McKenleigh rocking out on the drums (it got hot so I changed her in to shorts, look at those cute little legs.

Just for fun

2009-04-22T15:36:00.000-04:00

Thought we would share some pictures just for fun.
Poor puppy, McKenleigh loving on Lady.

Love blankie

She was playing peek-a-boo and put the pillow on herself.

Peek-a-boo

Loving on Daddy

2009-04-20T15:26:00.001-04:00

16 months

2009-04-19T15:48:00.002-04:00

Our baby girl is 16 months old!
There are some things I want to remember and share with our family so here goes.

Her first sentences are:
Hi puppy. Bye puppy. Hi Daddy, Bye Mommy.

-Every morning when I go into her room, she jumps up with a big smile and says...MOMMMY!
It is wonderful.

-loves to play outside and is always asking... "yide" (outside)
- eats EVERYTHING with a fork(including cheerios) and does very well.
-signs and says:please, more, all done.
-says thank you (at the correct time)
-loves music and like to dance

one little story:
we have seen lots of BIG bumble bees around the neighborhood and McKenleigh loves to watch them. The other day, she even sat down to watch one. She points and says "eee".
While at the park on Tuesday, she saw an "eee" and was following it around. (No fear of Bees yet) It flew away and she looked up at me and said "d o" (Don't know, as in where did it go, I don't know) and then saw a helicopter off in the distance and started running toward it saying "eee" "eee"! Oh I could just eat her up.

Look what I found

2009-04-17T13:30:00.000-04:00

I went to the bathroom and when I came out...

She loves Sonic as much as I do!

Let's Rock!

2009-04-15T14:15:00.000-04:00

McKenleigh found the rocks in the back yard on Easter Sunday and had a wonderful time throwing rocks all over the place. She did well keeping the rocks in the "rock pit" and clapped every time she threw them. It was so cute!

Easter (Continued)

2009-04-14T13:54:00.004-04:00

Walking with Daddy

Playing with Uncle Adam

Playing with eatable grass from the Easter basket from Grandma and Pop Pop

Sweet doll house hand painted by uncle adam

Must carry my basket

Now I need to wear it

Mom and McKenleigh

Egg Hunt

2009-04-13T12:34:00.001-04:00

We put a few eggs in the back yard and she had fun picking them up.

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-12T12:08:00.000-04:00

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

Grandma and Pop Pop came to spend Easter with us!(So did Uncle Adam, but he is taking the picture)

The Easter Bunny brought a Kitchen!!

and a basket full of treats.

She went straight to the kitchen and started cooking.

Finding yummy puffs in her eggs

She found the one egg with 5 m&m's, that is one happy girl!

Granny Becky (Jason's Mom) sent a movie

Da and Dinah (Jason Dad and Step Mom) sent a really soft bunny

Jason 's Easter Basket

Mom and Dad brought Jason and me a basket! Nice!!

Weekend at Grandma and Pop Pop's

2009-04-12T11:52:00.000-04:00

We all went up to my parents for a nice weekend and a trip to the park. We played games and ate very well. McKenleigh had not been to the park in a few weeks, so we took her up the road to a local elementary school to play on the playground. She had so much fun and took a nice nap afterward. We took a nice walk and Pop Pop and McKenleigh enjoyed a swing in the front yard. It was a wonderful weekend.

Colorado

2009-03-24T13:16:00.000-04:00

McKenleigh and I went to visit my best friend Sarah for a week. McKenleigh and I have flown may times, but this was our first flight just the two of us. We did well, and had a wonderful time visiting with Sarah and her two girls, Danika and Maeilyn. Her husband is at Basic Training, so it was just us girls.

WARNING!!! LOTS OF PICTURES!

Danika and McKenleigh watching a movie

Our girls

Maeilyn and McKenleigh playing together

Danika, McKenleigh and Maeilyn

Splash time

Maeilyn and McKenleigh playing with the kitchen

McKenleigh helping Sarah send an e-mail.

All clean

Danika and McKenleigh loved holding hands in the car.

This is how we roll

We took the girls to the gym one day and the girls had a blast!

Pumping iron!!

Swing Danika

McKenleigh trying to pick Maeilyn up. It was so funny!

Danika 2 1/2, Maeilyn 12 months, McKenleigh 15 months

Sarah and I left the kids with Sarah's mom and went to Phantom of the Opera. We had a great time.

Sarah I had a great time. Love you and miss you!!

15 months

2009-03-19T18:49:00.000-04:00

Sweet McKenleigh is 15 months old.
31 1/2 inches tall
19 lbs. 10oz.

Loving the warm weather

2009-03-12T14:07:00.000-04:00

We have had some beautiful days and McKenleigh is enjoying the time outside. Pop Pop has come to visit and we have been on a few great walks.

Little drummer girl!

2009-03-02T23:03:00.000-05:00

She loves any and all kinds of music. She dances, spins around and claps to whatever is playing or I am singing. I bought her this drum the other day and now she loves to put it on herself, walk around (more like strut) and play music. What fun!

Rides

2009-02-27T23:00:00.000-05:00

McKenleigh is learning how to ride on her riding toys and drags them out every day to play. She can only go backwards right now, but really laughs every time she moves. Here is her Ladybug she got for her birthday. I love it.

Bath time

2009-02-24T23:02:00.000-05:00

McKenleigh loves bath time and wants to climb in every time she is near the bathroom. What a cutie!

She figured out water poured when she lifted her loofah.

She kept doing it for quite a while.

14 months

2009-02-19T21:20:00.000-05:00

McKenleigh is 14 months old, 30 1/8" tall and weights 19lbs 10oz. She is growing up so fast. Here are a few pictures for you.

Where is McKenleigh's Ear?

Where is McKenleigh's Hair?

Where is McKenleigh's mouth?

Where is McKenleigh's tongue?

Where is McKenleigh's Belly Button?

Where are McKenleigh's toes/shoes?

How old is McKenleigh?

Can you blow a kiss?

(Could you tell she loves her daddy's red hat?)

Reading a book while we sit by the door and watch for daddy.

She play so hard, at nap time she crashes.

Let's Play

2009-02-18T15:33:00.002-05:00

We have had a few nice days over the past 2 weeks and I tried to take full advantage of them. We have gone on walks and played in the backyard. This has been a new treat for McKenleigh and she loves it. Here are a few pictures from one of our great days.

Sleeping Beauty?

2009-02-17T14:08:00.003-05:00

Is there a sleeping beauty under there? Is that McKenleigh?

She sleeps with 3 blankets and two crib toys. I tried to take one or two away, but she searched and searched for them.

When we lay her down, she sits in bed for a few min. looking for all her blankets. She sorts them and puts them where she wants them, then goes to sleep.

I tried to uncover her, but if i do, then 20-30 min later she has covered herself back up. Ha Ha silly girl.

She is just like her Uncle. He sleeps with covers and pillows over his head, so once we introduce a pillow I know just where it will go.
Sweet dreams sweet baby girl!

Happy Heart Day!

2009-02-14T17:47:00.000-05:00

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

You know she is sleepy when...

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you ask her if she wants to go night-night, and she lays down on the kitchen floor at go to sleep.
Poor sleepy girl.

Sunday night after life group, we came home and we were talking and cleaning up the kitchen a bit. I looked down at my sleepy girl and asked her(just like I do every night) if she was ready to go night-night. Every other night she grabs her blanket and walks to the stairs. Well... not this night. She just layed down on the kitchen floor, closed her eyes. Sweet baby

Big Sky '09

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This past week we went on our yearly ski trip. We went back to Big Sky, Montana and had a wonderful time. The weather was great and I took my first ski lesson. I have skied for years, but never had a real lesson. I was so glad I took it. I know so much more and really feel like I am a better skier.
We went with a few friends and other than a few injuries, we really had a great time. Jason and Ben spent their time in the bowl, I spent my time improving my technique and Adam and Adrian enjoyed plowing through the trees and finding new "runs". The hot tub was great at night and there were many card games. We bought a crockpot and that was one of the best decisions. We skied all day and came home to good food ready to eat. We had snow two day and two blue bird days and one day we rested.
McKenleigh went with us last year, but this year she stayed with Grandma and Grandpa in Kentucky. We really missed her, but she had a good time.
Ben the first morning we were there. (look at all the snow)

I am enjoying a good run.

Me, Jason and Ben on the lift.

The crew-Jason, Me, Adam, Ben and Adrian

13 months old!!

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Can it be true?? Can my baby be 13 months old already??
She is growing up so fast and truly is a sweet little girl.
At her 12 month appointment she was-
18 lbs 9oz
30 1/8 inches

Here are 13 things you may not know about McKenleigh-

- She is running all over the place
- She loves to "talk" on the phone. (she grabs the phone, pushes a button, holds it up on her shoulder and and says -"oh-oh"
-loves music of any kind
- dances when music is playing

- She loves pasta, grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly.
- Her 2 favorite songs are 'pat the bible' and 'wheels on the bus'
- She would read books ALL day if I would sit and read them with her.

- This week was one of our first times to play in the back yard, and she now want to play outside everyday.

- She squeals when she sees daddy come home.
- Likes to play with daddy's hat
- Thinks golf clubs and head covers are really neat.

-Likes to help mom with house work

-likes things her size.

Those are just a few fun things about out little doodle bug. Now a quick video for the grandparents of a short game of Peep-eye...aka peek-a-boo

My puppy

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McKenleigh loves her puppy so much. Every morning she wakes up, gives me a hug, then looks around me to see the door. She knows when I ask Lady if she needs to potty, we walk to the door and let her out. She then looks out the window and watches for her to come back to the door. Just recently she has taken to the idea of carrying things as she walks around and now wants to carry the dog. Lady is not a big fan of the idea though. Here are a few pictures of them from earlier this week. (Love the new house shoes =))

Patting Lady

Hey Lady you are in my chair, you must want me to hold you...

ok

Bear Picture

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It is a little late posting, but here is McKenleigh and Mr. Bear.
1 week

6 months

1 year

Pictures

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Lots and Lots of Pictures

What her toys look like when she wakes up

What they look like when she has been awake for a few min. She loves to sit in her Bumbo and pull all her toys out.

First time coloring

New Nod chair and Lucky Kid outfit she got for Christmas. She looks so big! What happened to my little baby?

Reading her Auburn 101 book. War Eagle!!

Got to have a purse and a remote.

Reading books before bedtime.

Christmas '08

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We hope you all had a blessed holiday. McKenleigh had a wonderful time. She was a little overwhelmed by all the gifts and people, but we have a great time. We had Christmas parties, pictures memorable moments. We celebrated our family Christmas on Christmas Eve, then went to our church's Christmas Eve service. McKenleigh did well, but was ready to get down and play before it was over. She really like the candle lite part and was confused when they finally blew them out. After the service we jumped in the car and drove to my parents for Christmas with them. It was a wonderful Christmas.

A few days before Christmas

Christmas Eve morning

Cruise

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Pictures of our trip!

Celebrate!

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This was a week of Celebrations and fun. Uncle Adam graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and we took a trip to Florida to be there.

Adam and Adrien the graduates!

McKenleigh was able to meet Grace, the biggest dog she has ever seen. They had a great time.

The celebration continued when Jason flew down on our 2nd anniversary. Adam wanted to go on a cruise for his graduation present, so we all went. We celebrated Graduation, Jason and my 2nd anniversary and McKenleigh's 1st Birthday. It was a great week.

Graduation

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December 11th McKenleigh took her 2nd plane trip. This trip was a little different from the last one. When McKenleigh was 8 weeks old, we flew to Montana and it went perfect. She slept the whole time. It was an easy flight and no one knew a child was on the plane.

This trip was a little different. My parents, McKenleigh and I flew to Florida for my brothers graduation. She was almost a year old and it was 6:30 pm. (Her bed time is 7:30) We left for the airport with plenty of time, but due to a car accident, the traffic was terrible so a 25 min trip turned into an hour trip. We get to the airport, run through to security and make it to the gate. Once we boarded at 6:30, we got delayed because of weather, it was snowing/icing. They had to de-ice the plane and so we sat in the plane for an hour before we took off. I had brought some food and we were blessed to have a row to ourselves, so mom was on the isle and I was by the window. McKenleigh would climb on me and the climb over to grandma, the back to me then back to her. She continued to climb and play the entire flight. She did stop for a few minutes to look at a book with grandma, but that lasted maybe 2 min. She was really good and we were so proud of her, but it was a long 4 hours to keep a baby confined. We made it there safely and we were greeted by our favorite people - Uncle Adam, Adrian and her brother.

Birthday Party

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Here is a few pictures from McKenleigh's 1st Birthday Party. Other than the fact that my dad was in surgery during the party, the day was a great day.

We rented a neighborhood clubhouse, invited some dear friends and had a great time celebrating the big dad. Pop Pop (my dad) we missed you, but we are so glad you are all better now.

Eating her cupcake

Happy Birthday!!

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Our sweet baby girl is one today! Happy Birthday sweet McKenleigh!

One year ago

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

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Jason,
Happy Anniversary! The past 2 years have been a wonderful blessing. As I look back, so much has happened and we have changed so much, but I am so thankful we have changed together. You are my best friend, and my partner for life. May you know how much you have changed my life. I look forward to all the adventures that lay ahead.

The Story of Us

2008-12-15T06:00:00.008-05:00

Beware... Long post about Jason and my relationship

Three years and 3 months ago was my first Sunday at HH and the night I met Jason. We met after church on Sunday night and went to eat at J. Alexanders. We had a good dinner and he invited me to the new singles group forming at church. And since we both enjoy football, he invited me over to his place to watch football with some of his friends that weekend.
Over the next 7 months we had a great time. We watch football most Saturdays during football season and spent them on the golf course when football season was over. We formed a great friendship giving each other dating advice, trying to find dates for the other person, butting heads on ideas and opinions and helping each other move. (I helped him move and he watched me move) =)
Some of my favorite times during those 7 months were on the golf course. Jason is a member at NGAC and after one day on the course, I was ready to go back. I did not want to play, but walking the course and enjoying the day was great. We would walk 9 or 18 holes and talk about all kinds of topics. One day we were at #6 (you have to walk up a big hill to get to the tee box) so Jason left his bag at the bottom and I stayed with it. After hitting the ball he asked me to gab his bag and meet him on the green. Well, that is the day I became his caddy (by choice). I loved walking the course, but some day I felt lazy just walking, so I liked the workout i got carrying the clubs so i did it all the time.
We had formed such a good friendship, people began asking us if we were dating. We continually them we told them "no, we are just good friends",but they continued to ask and they asked so often that they ask me in front of the guy I was dating. That was real nice.
In April a friend of ours (UB) asked me why we did not date. She said we were so go together that we should think about it. I just laughed and told her I could date him, he was my friend and I just was not interested in him that way. Later that night I told him what UB said and we had a great laugh.
Three weeks later I am in the car driving to Kentucky with a friend to visit my parents and my phone rings. It is Jason, he had been thinking about what UB said and thought we should date. What?? You think we should date? I told him we needed to talk about it. I did not want to date because I did not want to mess up our friendship and 6 weeks later notbe on speaking terms. He disagreed. I told him we would talk about it when I got back from Ky. He said"we just talked about it, we are dating".
Two weeks later (May) we are getting out the car at the golf course, I begin our conversation with... "If this is going to go anywhere then you need to know__________", and we talked about it. Then he said,"Well, if this is going to go anywhere then, what are your feelings about______". And so the conversation went for 19 holes. As we walked up to the car to head home Jason says, "So I am going to ask you and there will be a ring, but when are we going to do this"?
In August, four months after we started dating Jason and I were on the 13th tee box at our club (we took a cart for 9 holes), it is a beautiful cliff looking out over coolsprings and he proposed. It was a wonderful moment and he pared he hole.
In December, four months after he proposed, I walked down the isle. I had always said, if I got married one day, I wanted to marry my bestfriend. Three years and three months ago when I walked into HH, I had no idea I was walking into my church home and meeting my bestfriend and loving husband, but God had a special plan.
We have been married for 2 years and it has been a blessed 2 years.
Engagement picture at the golf course

Dr. Jones

2008-12-13T17:53:00.003-05:00

Last night my little brother walk across the stage and ended his 24th year of school. Last night my little brother became Dr. Adam Jones. It was a blessing to be part of such a special evening. He came to St. Augustine in August of '05 to begin a dual program of OT and PT, at the University of Saint Augustine, and 3 1/2 years later he and 6 other students (many more started, but only 7 continued) graduated with their DPT. He has worked hard even worked through a terrible hospital stay that got very scary, but he did it.
Adam we are so very proud of all your hard work and know you will succeed in this new journey. Congratulations also to Dr. Adrian Spencer who graduated with Adam. We love you and thank you for being such a good friend.

(I don't have access to my pictures, but I will try to post some soon)

For Uncle Adam

2008-11-24T14:33:00.006-05:00

McKenleigh is not a fan of her "baby jail" and has learned how to get out very quickly. Uncle Adam is requesting some videos so here you go.

She is also quick up the stairs. At the very end she hands me a dime. She is really good at giving me everything she finds. It is really cute, but you don't realize how much is on your floor until you have a little one.

We are back

2008-11-24T14:18:00.004-05:00

Ok, now we are back, after many weeks of no posts, I am ready to catch you all up. Tuesday after Da (Jason's Dad) was here for a visit, we ended up at the Doctors office and McKenleigh had her first and second ear infections. We made it 10 1/2 months without an ear infection and then she got hit with double ear infections. Poor little girl. I felt so bad, but she was in such a good mood, I didn't know she was sick. Well after a day of medicine her fever was gone and you would not have known she was ever sick.

Looks like a sick little girl to me. =)

After her ears got better, we moved her to the big bath tub. She has been taking a bath in a tub we place in the big tub, but she loved the rooom to move around and play.

Now she is all well and getting so big!

Visit with Da Continued

2008-11-05T13:50:00.000-05:00

Ok, we are up to Friday afternoon. Jason came home early from work and we dressed McKenleigh up for Halloween and ran a few errands. Publix was having a special event and we went. Then we headed up to the Hill Center in Green Hills and did a little shopping and had dinner. It was a great evening and everyone loved seeing Raggedy McKenleigh

Saturday was a fun and busy day. I don't think I took a single picture. We played with Da and
Daddy and Saturday night we had friends over for dinner.

And our big news!!!! McKenleigh and had been taking one or two steps for a long time, but Saturday night she took 3 steps!! Da had his plate on the sofa and McKenleigh could see it so she walked over to it. BIG GIRL!!!

Da had to leave early Sunday morning, and we were sorry he had to go, but it was great to see him. We look forward to seeing him again soon.
One more BIG event... Sunday morning she cut TWO NEW TEETH!!! She got her two top front teeth. She now has four teeth. What a full weekend for our little girl.

Visit with Da

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This past weekend Jason's Dad (David) came to visit. He flew in Thursday morning and was able to stay through Sunday morning. Jason's stepmom Dinah was spending time with friends in Phoenix, and was unable to come this time, but she sent her love. She also sent McKenleigh a bag full of goodies. A flashlight that Da and McKenleigh played with for the longest time. And a book about a monkey and a little stuffed monkey. McKenleigh enjoyed all the surprises.
Thursday McKenleigh played with her new flashlight,

read her new monkey book,

Played with Ella's doll house,
(He showed her the roof raised and all the toys hiding in there.)

Then read Moo, Baa, La La La

They both had so much fun.

Thursday night Jason came home from work and they took McKenleigh to dinner so I could go to my bible study and they had a blast. They went up to The Daily Dish, and I am not sure who had more fun, Da or McKenleigh. It was a wonderful day.

Friday, Da ran some errands while McKenleigh was waking up and having breakfast and then after I put her down for a nap, he stayed at the house so I could go to the gym. McKenleigh loves her bed, and had not fallen asleep when I left, so he listened to her play for almost an hour. I had told him how much she loved to play and how I would love to watch her, after listening to her, he wanted to watch her as well. So he bought me a wonderful gift...a video monitor!! I can't wait to get it. I will tell you more when it gets here. We ordered it on line- Thank you Da and Dinah.

After McKenleigh woke up Da had a big surprise for McKenleigh...
ELMO!!!

What a fun new toy.

What a busy 2 days and this is just the begining. I will post more soon.

Trunk or Treat

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Sunday October 26th was Trunk or Treat at our church and we had a great time. We are 7th grade youth coaches, so we helped with a "trunk". Our theme was "night at the movies". We had a concession stand and a blow up screen and showed The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. We all had so much fun. The theater was empty for the first 30 min, then we started to fill up. After all the kids had their candy, they came and watched a movie. It was great. Here are some pictures of our night.
Setting up our "trunk"

Raggedy McKenleigh and Pop Pop watching the Skit during the devo

Having Chili and Hotdogs, well visiting while others ate.

Grandma and Raggedy McKenleigh going trunk or treating

Loving her car.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!!

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From Raggedy (Ann) McKenleigh

Pumpkin Fest

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Saturday we went to Downtown Franklin for Pumpkin Fest. The weather was perfect and we had a great day.(She had a really cute black trick or treat shirt on at the start of the day, but it got too warm)

How she spent the day

Dancing to the music

Hanging out with out friends Danielle, and Izzy.

picture for daddy

Play Date

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Thursday afternoon we had a play date with Mashea and Emerson. We met them at the mall and played in the play area. It was lots of fun and kind of scary. There were some big kids there that were running all over and every time we would move to a new area, they just followed. The girls had fun and we got a workout. Only one boo boo- McKenleigh got kicked in the head by a little boy running by, but after a few seconds of crying and hugging, she was ready to go again. The mother of the little boy grabbed him up and talked to him then came over and appoloigized. I really appreciated her doing that. I was not mad, because he was just playing, but it was nice she was teaching him to be careful. Here are some pictures of out fun.

Hanging out in the boat

Trying to climb on the tree

Sweet Emerson

Turning the bridge into a slide

Looking at Emerson

Pictures

2008-10-23T10:46:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to share some pictures with Grandparents and Uncle Adam

Swinging on Wednesday waiting for Daddy to come home

Playing with daddy on Tuesday.

Mommy is so funny

10 months

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McKenleigh is 10 months old. She is changing so much every day. She is a blessing and we are loving every second of being her parents. Here are some things you may not know about our little girl.

- 28" long and 16 lbs.
-size 2 diaper
-size 3-6 month clothing in most brands
-says da da, du (duck), do (dog), na na (?), and Ma Ma (new as of the 18th, I was so happy)
-claps her hands
-waves bye bye
-signs for more, all done and milk
-loves her puppy dog and whistles for her
-her favorite book is Hand Hand Finger Thumb by Dr Seuss
-Can walk with a walk behind toy and is trying to take steps
-likes to empty things-purse, drawer, laundry basket

We love you sweet girl!

Daddy's coming home

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The other day I opened the door while I was cleaning and told McKenleigh "daddy's coming home" and she crawled over to the door and looked and looked. It was so cute I had to get a picture.

Then the dog joined in.

Granny Becky Continued

2008-10-18T18:53:00.004-04:00

Saturday evening after McKenleigh's nap Granny Becky and McKenleigh spent some time swinging, then trying to cheer dad up after the Auburn loss. It has been a sad year, but we still love our Tigers.

Sunday morning was a wonderful morning. Jason got up with McKenleigh and let me sleep in. I woke up to the most wonderful sound...sequels of laughter from my little girl. She was downstairs playing with Granny Becky, and loving every second of it. I just laid in bed listening to her and smiling.
After church it was time to go to the airport, and we were sorry to see Granny Becky go, but we are looking forward to her next visit.

Granny Becky

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Last weekend Granny Becky (Jason's Mom) came to visit. McKenleigh and I went to the airport Friday afternoon to pick her up, and as we were waiting at the gate, McKenleigh saw many people, dogs, balloons and babies. She was so happy and enjoying her time in the Airport. (I hope it goes this well in December) We were standing with my back to the down escalator and McKenleigh started waving to all the people going down. She kept waving to different people for a good 3 or 4 min. It was so cute and she made so many people smile.
After waiting and watching Granny Becky was there. McKenleigh squealed with excitement. She went straight to her they headed off to baggage claim, McKenleigh didn't even notice I was trailing behind.
After the airport we headed home for a nap. Here is a picture of some good loving from Granny Becky after her nap.

After a good bottle and some play time,we headed up to Green Hills for some shopping. Granny Becky bought McKenleigh a new shirt to match an outfit she has, and bought her some Christmas gifts. I would show you, but then it would not be a surprise and we know how much I love surprises. After the mall we headed over to the Hill Center for more shopping and then to Jason's favorite place Five Guys for dinner. Then we took a sleepy little girl home and put her to bed.

Saturday we got up and went to The Factory at Franklin, where we had lunch, showed Granny Becky all the fun stores and McKenleigh got a new pair of shoes and I got a treat as well. McKenleigh needed some down time, so she and Granny Becky played in the grass outside.

I love these pictures. They have very similar poses in them.

After the factory, we headed to Downtown Franklin and showed Granny Becky around. It is a wonderful downtown and she really liked it. Next time we are going to skip the mall and go straight to Franklin. While we were there we had cupcakes and blueberry pie. What a busy morning, so we headed home for a nap. This post is long enough so I will post more soon.

Swing

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Thursday Pop Pop( my dad- his name until McKenleigh gives him a new one)came down and built McKenleigh a swing stand. She loves to swing and I wanted to get her a swing, but we do not have a good tree for it. I looked and looked for a stand, but I could not find one, so he made one. Yeah for Pop Pop! She loves it. Here are a few pictures of her first swing on her new swing set. Thank you Pop Pop!!

Pictures of the week

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Amanda, McKenleigh and I walked in the Race for the Cure on Saturday the 4th. McKenleigh rode in the jogging stroller and did great. This was 1/2 a mile to the end and we needed a potty break. Thanks McDonalds(that may be the only time I say that EVER)

Sweet sleeping baby.

She loves bath time.

Zoo Day

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Last Friday our friends from church had a play date at the Zoo. We had stayed the night in Kentucky, but we got up and drove back to meet everyone. I did not take many pictures, but we had a good time. McKenleigh missed her morning nap, and really wanted to crawl around, but all in all it was a great day. Here are a few pictures I took. You can tell some little ones missed their morning nap.

Stop taking pictures and take me home.

Andrew is 2 weeks younger than McKenleigh, can't you tell??

Emerson and McKenleigh ready for a ride.

laughing some more

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and another

Love Grandma

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Last night Grandma was at school late and McKenleigh missed her, so she decided to say up late and see her. She missed her afternoon nap and this was how happy she was to see Grandma at 9:00pm. She had been up since 1:00pm. She loves her grandma.

9 month pictures

2008-10-01T13:03:00.006-04:00

We had McKenleigh's 9 month pictures taken last month, and we wanted to share a few. Katie does such a wonderful job and we have so much fun getting to spend time with her as well as getting some great shots of "doodle bug". Enjoy the pictures. And check out her website. http://www.kmosleyphotography.com/

She loves her Raggedy Ann doll

Happy Girl!

I love her rattle, it was a baby gift from the Netherlands.

Grandma made my beautiful dress.

Herpangina

2008-09-29T12:24:00.002-04:00

Friday was a hard day. McKenleigh slept and cried or sat most of the day. If you know McKenleigh, then you know the is NOT normal. She is a VERY BUSY little girl, she only cries when she is hungry or tired, and is usually a big smiler. Well not today. She would smile and laugh, then cry and lay on my chest. She looked so sleepy and cried like she was in pain. She felt hot, so I took her temp and it was 101.9. So I called the doctor and off we go. I had given her Tylenol before we left for the doctor to help with the fever, and by the time we got saw the doctor she was all smiles. What a good little girl. They tried her temp. and it was up to 102.7. The doctor was so surprised she was in as good a mood as she was, with as bad as she felt. He looked in her ears, nose and mouth. Then told us she has Herpangina (nothing in common with Herpes) I was worried at first, but the doctor explained it was a viral infection that causes ulcers on the back of the mouth and throat. Poor girl. I am to give her Tylenol for the pain and she should be better in a few days. Well we made it 9 months and a week and her first illness needed no antibotics so I am happy. She has been happy, just very sleepy, not eating much and very snuggly (I must admit I like that part). She is feeling better and will be back to herself in no time.
She saw her new car and was thrilled, so...we took her for a ride. Here she is with a 102 fever, but still happy.

Addiction

2008-09-26T11:58:00.003-04:00

I am willing to admit it, I am addicted to Consignment sales. I enjoy shopping at the baby boutiques as well, but finding so much stuff at such a great price is awesome. I went to one this morning and think I did well. I spent an hour and $125. I was pleased, we will see if Jason is...

Push car, 4 peg puzzles and an interesting standing toy she can crawl under.
(Don't tell her about the puzzles or car, they are for her Birthday)

10 outfits and 4 hats

11 outfits, white Keds($1) and hat and gloves

And my favorite!! 2 snowflake outfits that are 9 months and 12 months. She had one like it when she was newborn and I loved it. Now we have some for this year and one has never been worn, still has the tags. The other is an outfit with socks from Janie and Jack, I was able to find a few outfits today from there at a great price. Yeah!! At least it is a good addiction.

Ever wonder

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what happens when Mommy walks out of the room for just a second. Well this is it.

Hi Mommy, I love my new toy!
(Granny Becky, she is wearing the life is good shirt you bought her on your last visit. It still fits =) )

Crutches, Roses and a Video camera

2008-09-24T17:45:00.004-04:00

This week has been a crazy week. Wednesday night I was walking across the grass to church and stepped in a hole and 'pop,pop,pop' McKenleigh and I fell to the ground. Don't worry, McKenleigh is fine. She just started playing in the grass. Mom came down on Thursday to take care of McKenleigh and take me to the doctor (Bad sprain,not broken), and Jason stayed home on Friday. So... Thursday- Sunday I was on crutches. The experience of crutches and a 9 month old was interesting, but I think it was great for Jason. He had the responsibility of the house, the food, McKenleigh and all her needs. By Sunday night he was ready to go back to work and had a new appreciation for me and staying at home.

My foot- slowly looking better

Jason was so sweet. Red Roses have a very special meaning and are of special times. He took McKenleigh and they bought me some beautiful Red Roses to cheer me up. They have opened so nicely.

Sunday after church we were talking about how fast McKenleigh is growing up and how she will be walking soon, so we went and bought a video camera. Look out, many videos are in the near future.

Pictures

2008-09-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Here are some fun Pictures from September.

Jason and McKenleigh in their Purple

Sweet sleeping baby.

Playing with Ella's doll house ( notice the boo boo. She pulled her books of her bookshelf and
scratched her nose).

Still loves her toy corner.

Ready for the Big Game!

Playing Golf with Daddy and "Uncle" Don. She is determined to get that head cover.