Grandma Becky

This weekend Jason's mom came to meet McKenleigh and we had a wonderful time. McKenleigh loves mornings so Saturday morning about 5am Jason took her to wake Becky up and she laid in bed with her for about 30 min. They just talked and smiled and had a great morning.
Then we packed McKenleigh up and wet to the mall. My mom came down and McKenleigh had such a treat, she had two grandmothers in the back to talk to her. She just smiled and talked to them almost the whole way to the mall. Jason got me some new clothes, Yeah!! I am out of maternity clothes. Becky and my mom were able to shop for and Jason continued his search for sunglasses, but still could not find any. McKenleigh sat in her car seat awake for part of our lunch. We put her car seat on a highchair turned upside down for the first time and it was the perfect height for her to watch us. It was quite fun. Then after a few min. she was back to sleep. McKenleigh ended up with a blanket and shirt from Life is Good and I got a pair of pj shorts and and a little "baby" bucket. Thanks Grandma Becky! We had a wonderful day.Saturday night we crashed after a long day of shopping. Sunday morning again, McKenleigh went to wake grandma Becky up and laid in bed with her. It was so nice to get an extra 30 min of sleep. Then unfortunately it was time for grandma Becky to go. Jason took her to the airport while I got McKenleigh ready for church and she must have known Becky was leaving because she cried for about half and hour. We were sorry she had to leave, but we are so glad she came. We look forward to seeing her soon.

Katie Mosley Photography

Today we went to have McKenleigh's picture taken. I was worried, because last time we tried this at two weeks, it was the day we finally got her days and nights switched so she was not happy. It was a difficult day and then trying to take pictures didn't work so well. Our friend Ayesha came over to take some, and she really did a great job with a very fussy baby. Well, I prayed last night everything would god well, and God truly answered that one. Katie was great. We were able to feed her and rock her and it went wonderful. We changed her clothes, put her on her tummy and took pictures for three hours. McKenleigh was so good. I would have bought her a toy or ice cream if she was older I was so proud. Well I ate some ice cream for her so she can have it later. Thank you so much Katie. Here are a few pictures from today. If you are in the Nashville area and want her info just let me know. I will be glad to pass it on.

















She is wearing my mothers dress

Bouncy Seat

What would we do without our bouncy seat? I think I would go crazy and McKenleigh would cry all day. We love the bouncy seat. She sometimes just sits in it and other times sleeps, but either way, she loves it. I put her in the bouncy seat when I take a shower and it works great. Who knew it would keep mom's sanity and McKenleigh so happy. Thank you Grandma Becky and Eddie for an AWESOME gift.

She fought sleep for over an hour. Look at those tired eyes. She didn't want to be held, but the bouncy kept her happy.










Finally fell asleep. It was late at night.








so bright eyed the next morning


























Put a blanket over it for a good photo shoot








picture taken today

Church

Two weeks ago we took McKenleigh to church for the first time. She did so well. She slept the whole time in Daddy's arms. Everyone was so glad to see her. Then this weekend, we went to my parents for her first Sunday at their church. Their service is a little later, so she didn't make it through the whole service. She was wide awake and wanted to play. Jason took her to the nursery and laid her down and she just enjoyed Daddy time instead. She is starting to smile in response to someone talking to her. It is so fun to watch. She also just started to coo. She hasn't done it much, but it was wonderful to hear. I love it.
We are doing really well. She is sleeping about 3 hours at a time at night, wakes up for a diaper or to eat and goes right back to sleep. During the day she enjoys tummy time, she gets up on her elbows and looks around. She also enjoys her bouncy seat.(thanks Grandma Becky and Eddie) She still sleeps most of the day, but we are having a great time. I will post her bear picture soon. We can't believe our little girl is a month old. Wow time really flies.





Loving on Papa











Hanging out with Uncle Adam









Sleeping after Church

3 weeks old

McKenleigh is 3 weeks old. I can't believe how much she has changed already. She is awake for longer periods of time and getting on a schedule. She is sleeping 2-3 hours at a time at night and I am so glad. My mom hasn't seen her in a week and couldn't believe how much she has grown. Do you see it?



1 day old











2 days old
















5 days old








today- 3 weeks 1 day old











3 weeks old

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. I can't believe how eventful 2007 was. We are planning a little less excitement in 2008.
Last year we
-went on our honeymoon
-season tickets to the symphony
- found out we were pregnant
-I was a car wreck and totaled my Jeep
-Trip to Illinois for a wedding
-Got a new 4 runner
-Trip to Florida for Adam's graduation
-Went to Auburn for the season opener against K-State
-Jason had two business trips
-Marie wen to Colorado to visit Sarah
-Baby showers
-A new little bundle of joy! McKenleigh!

Wow what a year. We had a wonderful and blessed year and look forward to 2008.

1 Week

Our little girl is one week old today and I can't believe it. She is such a joy, but it is still hard to believe she is ours. She is really good, but hates dirty diapers and being undressed. She will scream until you get her diaper on and dressed and becomes peaceful almost immediately. She is quite the cuddle bug and we love it. We cuddle and she is so happy. Christmas so much fun and now we are just enjoying family time everyday until Jason has to go back to work next week. Happy 1 week birthday McKenleigh. Here are a few firsts this week. It has been a busy week.



First car ride












First time in the swing









First Christmas











First time in her bouncer

McKenleigh Faith

She is here!! McKenleigh was born Wednesday the 19th at 5:18pm. She was 8lbs 2 oz and 18 in long. She is just perfect. She is sleeping well and nursing well. I will write more about it all later. I need some sleep.

Nursery pictures

Well we are ready... all but the curtains. We will get those up before she sleeps in there. Well here are a few pictures.

The bathroom

I picked this out a few weeks before we found out if we were having a girl or boy. I thought it was really sweet either way. I could use more bugs for a boy or butterflies for a girl. We have towels and bathmats as well, but they are not here yet. Mom was awesome and made the curtain and I painted the soap dispenser and things. I really like it. Also here I am at 38 weeks. I am ready to see this sweet little girl.





































38 weeks!!

35 weks

Just a few pictures from this week.



34 1/2 weeks

35 weeks










We will be holding our little girl soon.

Harpeth Hills Shower

Sunday afternoon Jason and I were blessed to have another church shower. We met at Harpeth Hills almost 2 1/2 years ago, got married here almost a 10 1/2 months ago and are thrilled we are going to be able to raise our family here. A few ladies threw us a baby shower and it was so nice. Two showers in two weekends, I am so overwhelmed, blessed, and humbled. Our little girl is already so spoiled. It was great to be able to share it with my Mom and a friend from Southside, Kim Wheeler. Thank you Harpeth Hills for all your love.


Our wonderful friends... our little girls grandmothers in Nashville, who threw the shower


















The outfit we are going to bring her home from the hospital in. From Nick and Penny Tenpenny








Handmade sweater, hat and blanket for her first Sunday at church.

Southside Shower

Yesterday was my first baby shower. My church family in Kentucky threw me a baby shower and it was so wonderful. I was able to see so many people and we were so blessed. I thought the gifts would never end. When Jason came to load up, he was shocked. We filled the 4runner up and still had to leave some things with my parents.
Southside has so many wonderful people. They all mean so much to me and I can't wait for our little girl to meet them all. Thank you for a great day. We are so loved.






























Where are we going to put it all?