Tagged!

I normally don't do this kind of stuff but I was tagged and looked up the pic so though what the heck!

If you’re reading along with me, your instructions:


(copy & paste)1. Find your sixth picture folder and in that folder, the sixth picture


2. Post it on your blog with some of the background of the picture


3. Tag four others and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they’ve been tagged....I am tagging Erica, Shell, Karen, and Jenna.



What a great picture! This was from Bailey's Christmas card picture session in 2007...her 1st Christmas. It was about 2 weeks before Christmas and we hadn't done a picture yet so we put her in these pj's and bow to match and started snapping away infront of the tree. This was one of the better pics but didn't make the cut as "the" picture.

Bailey Update and Pics

Let's see where do I start! Bailey is as usual getting so big and now we are really seeing her personality come out because she is talking more and more. She says phrases and sentences now not just one word here and there. She likes to say, "try this", "I need it", and "that is mine"...ahh the true toddler in her! She thinks that she "needs" everything and that everything is of course hers. Everything aside though she really is a good girl aka no temper tantrums or meltdowns just the occasional "NO!!!!" which can be expected from anyone regardless of their age. She still loves to watch her "music" videos on uTube and while she tends to like things like "Wheels On the Bus" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider" she does like Beyonce's "Single Ladies". She is also into bubbles and anything having to do with being outside. She also thinks when anything appears to not work that it MUST need new batteries and she tells you, "batteries!" and goes to get them.

There really isn't too much going on with us besides work and Bailey on the weekends. Tim was here for the weekend so we spent time with him and Jackie is moving home this week. Our Aunt Elaine is flying out to RI to make the long drive down here with her and they leave this Tuesday afternoon. It will be fabulous to have Jackie home!!! With summer approaching fast we are planning a few trips that should be fun. Joe will be traveling to his hometown of Lubbock, TX for school and Bailey and I will be flying out for 5 days later in the week. We will be there for Memorial Day weekend and it will be Bailey's first time in Lubbock and meeting most of Joe's extended family. We also have my cousin, Kate's, wedding in AZ which should be a blast! Bailey has the honor of being a flower girl which should be interesting since she gets embarrassed easily. Having over a hundred people stare at her as she walks down the aisle should leave her thoroughly embarrassed. Oh yes, and then there is the fact that she is a neat freak and will most likely refuse to throw anything on the ground purposely. Actually, if another flower girl goes before her she may end up "picking up" after them. Ahhh...should be good times!

So, that is us for right now...as usual Bailey is the star and we are just living in her world.

Not Much Happening

I know, I know I have been a bad blogger! There just hasn't been much going on. This is basically because my parents and Bailey headed to the beach house so we haven't had her in 2 weeks!!! :(

I promise you this weekend is bringing some fun and pictures though. We have Tim(cousin) in for a few days while he is on spring break, Joe is picking up his new car, Bailey has her first official "school" friend birthday party, and many more exciting things!

Stay tuned as I know after that you must be on the edge of your seats! ;)

Pictures from this past weekend

We had such a wonderful weekend with Bailey so I thought I would share some new pictures! The weather was beautiful so we spent a lot of time outside playing and using the new patio set with firepit in it. We also took Bailey swimming at the family pool in our gym which she especially loved! I thought I would try a slideshow format this time...

Thankful on Valentine's Day

It seems like such a long time since I posted here and with good reason as things didn't quite work out the way we thought this month. It is okay though as we are trusting in God and our doctor and we WILL get there sooner or later!

I just wanted to take this moment on Valentine's Day, the day of love, to acknowledge the wonderful husband that sits next to me now singing along to the radio and saying we ate too much...okay and now dancing silly! After all that we have been through and the VERY moody me he has had to put up with lately he has been amazing! He has continued to make me laugh even when I thought the tears would never stop and brought dinner home when I didn't feel up to cooking. I really can't express what he has done for not only myself but my family and most of all, Bailey. Again, I am not sure I can ever put into words how much I cherish the way he is with Bailey and all he gives her. I know there will never be enough I can do to thank my husband and what he has brought to my life. I love him dearly and hope over the lifetime of our marriage I can mean as much to him as he has meant to me!!!

Sick Toddler!

Our poor little bug is really sick and had to go to the ER today! :( The peditricians office couldn't see her but my mom said she was REALLY sick so they had to head to the ER. I guess it is just a bad case of the flu but they gave her lots of meds and a shot of some type of pain relief since she hasn't slept well the past 2 nights. If everyone could say a little prayer for her that would be great as we all know how miserable it is to be sick!!!

LOTS of Pictures From Bailey's Birthday Weekend

BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY(Saturday)...

Waiting for the party to begin!

Callie, Cade, and Jackie playing in Bailey's room.

Bailey, Cade, and Callie playing with some building blocks.

Mom and Auntie Peggy

Me, Mom, and Aunt Jack
Me, Margaret, Jack, and Lauren
Hanging out eating some chips and Cheetos.

Dada lovin' on his princess!


Opening a present from Margaret.

Opening presents.

Bailey trying to get outside so she can use one of her gifts.

Being silly with Auntie Peggy's reading glasses.

Now trying on Mr. Potatoe Head's glasses.

Putting the glasses back on Mr. Potatoe Head(a present)

Opening a SUPER soft blanket from Becca and her parents.

Look at all those presents!

Dada helping open a present.

Callie helping Bailey to to a toy!

Opening more presents.

The cake!

Cade and Callie are excited but Bailey isn't so sure what to think!

Blow out the candles!

Still not sure but why not stick my finger in there...

MMMmmm...

First bite.

Okay I can totally do this birthday thing!

Yummy!!!

BAILEY'S ACTUAL BIRTHDAY DAY(Sunday)... Hanging in the backyard with Aunt Jack before Chuck E Cheese!

Sitting with Dada at CEC having some pizza.

Jack and I obviously enjoying CEC.

Bailey likes Chuck E!!!

Enjoying a ride!

Winning tickets at Skee Ball.

Get 'em!!!

Bailey relaxing on a present from The Baker's at the end of her birthday weekend!

As you can see by ALL the pictures Bailey's birthday weekend was a fun one! I still can't believe "our" preemie is 2 years old! She is such a good little girl who is always making everyone laugh with her big personality! Certain things haven't changed like her everlasting, over-the-top love for her Grandpa and Dada and the fact that she still doesn't sleep through the night(I know shame on us). Many things HAVE changed though and like everyone says it goes SO fast! I don't think any of us would give up the sleep we have missed for the many moments we have had with our precious girl. We really haven't hit the terrible twos yet and hope they stay away for a while longer because Bailey is pretty laid back in most aspects...just don't spill or put something in the wrong place as she will notice! We look forward to spending all her birthdays in such a fun, happy atomosphere and hope that our preemie will continue to grow and help us make unbelievable memories!!!

WE LOVE YOU BAILEY BUG!!!!!!