Blaw Blaw Blaw...

That's how I feel today. We took our morning walk and lit'l miss Hazel May "drama queen" flopped on her side and wouldn't budge! She did this a couple times in our last walks. One time Straty was coming home from work for lunch and had to pick her up, because she was so tired. Amelia watched her Maple Tree for awhile today, along with the grape vines, which are producing grapes!!!! She spent time on da belly and playing with her jungle set. I think I need to get her blocks or something a little more exciting then what she has. She loves kicking her feet up in the air and reaching out for things. Any suggestions on toys for a 4.5 month baby? After all that business, she and the dogs took a nap upstairs while I vacuumed the upstairs. Amelia likes to sleep on her side, like the dogs. If you click on the picture, you'll see she's sleeping with Miss Bunny and there's a big ole CAUTION tag stating don't let baby sleep with object.... Hopefully that's the only habit she picks up from them:) I cleaned the nursery top to bottom today, mentally preparing myself for her move. I don't think it'll happen tonight, since I'm feeling blaw blaw blaw!!! Amelia had her bath tonight and totally had me laughing. She outgrew her baby tub, so we moved her to the kitchen sink. I was still filling up the sink when she reached out for the running water from the faucet. She was so excited about. Then she started splashing around! She was having a ton of fun. She loved the running water over her belly. She's fast a sleep right now. God is so amazing...I prayed over her, like I normally do and every time I end with "Jesus Loves You Amelia, Jesus Loves you." She melted my heart with this big ole smile tonight. Her life is such a blessing! I love her so much. I'm off to the store!

Is mommy ready for her little girl to sleep in her crib?

Nope, No-way no how, not a chance, not really, NO.....So the time is coming (ok, so it's time) for our little Amelia to move into her own room. She's starting to out grow her bedside crib in our room. I just don't think I prepared myself for the move. I love knowing she's sleeping safe and sound next to me. That if she's having a bad dream, I'm right there to comfort her. Or if she's lost miss bunny, I can place her safely back into her arms. The things she does in her crib next to me, I'm sure she can't do alone in her own, like sleep with miss bunny or have a blanket, or so I think????? Can babies sleep with a blanket or a security bunny? Is it safe? I'm really asking...I better read up on this. She likes to sleep on her side, is that okay if she's alone? Does she have to sleep in the thing that keeps them on their backs, so they don't suffocate? So many questions...I just love her to pieces! Tonight we as an entire family, Indi in his stroller, Hazel and Miller and Amelia in her stroller walked to the park. Straty shot some hoops as we sat in the grass. It was a beautiful evening and great family time.

Daddy's Cheerleader

It was a full cheering section yesterday! The whole family came to the ballpark to cheer Straty and the team on!

Happy Birthday Angela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Beautiful! This friend of mine is a very special and unique friend. I thought I'd never be like her, but you know what I hope I can strive to be the caring and compassionate woman and friend she is, and I hope to be the gentle and patient mom that she is! Angela has been my kindred spirit the past year. When ever I was feeling down, out of control, fat and fearful about my pregnancy, she called. It was crazy! I'd go to pick up the phone and call, but decided not to because I was being silly and sure enough, by end of day I would have spoken to her, because she called! Her soul must of sensed my pain and connected on a level I can't ever explain. Still, to this day, her calls mean the world to me. She's always been a wonder to me, a good and challenging one:) I always knew there was something amazing about that girl. Through the years I've seen that amazement shine. She's real with me, good and bad, and I appreciate it. Sometimes I see things just black and white and she adds the color. Sometimes I see thing with blinders on and with Christ as her reasoning can take down those blinders. Her talents to take a fabric and make it into something so pretty, or to take a long strand of yarn and make it into something that keeps you warm, or to sooth and welcome you by the presence of her home or gees even on the road in an RV!!!! She never gave up on me in my times of protecting my feelings or my fears of friendship! I thank you beautiful!!!!! I love you probably more then you'll know, because I'm so bad at saying so at times. You have helped me be the friend I am, the wife I am and the mommy I am. Your feelings are genuine your friendship is real to me. Even miles a part I think of you every day and thank God for you! I love you beautiful!!!!

Happy Birthday Great Grandma Inez

Great Grandma to Amelia turned 92 yesterday, June 1st! In honor of Grandma I dressed Amelia up in purple:) I'll never ever forget the time my grandma walked off an airplane in ALL purple! Purple pants, shirt, socks, rain coat, jewelry! My grandma was always into the bling bling. She loved her shoes and jewelry. She has such a spunk about her, even in her onory age of 92. She has a voice of an angel and a heart of pure gold. The last time I saw her, she was so precious and so innocent. Her hands so soft, her hair a shinny gray/white, her smile still fought to come out. Oh grandma I miss you so. Getting old I feel traps you. That's the only think I could think of saying...you're in an earthly skin suit a great pastor once said. I can't wait for the day she's dancing and singing with Christ. She's still here of course to love, but her health is shady at times and she has demensia. To me, she'll always be the sweet tooth grandma with tang, popcorn, ice cream...the one with the bling-bling and the pretty outfits. I love you Grandma!!!!

She's so much fun!!!

The new sounds she's making, the sucking in and out of her lips, her fake cough (thanks Auntie Sarah), her long winded coo's, Oh I love her to pieces!!! Even at mom and dad's bible study farewell party, she was perfect! She did though ask Auntie Sarah what was exactly on her toes, because she really likes her toes!!! She's a hoot!!!!

Oh and BTW...Grandma is a bad bad Grandma!!! That night I came home with at least 5 new outfits...wait let me re-phase that...Amelia came home with at least 5 new outfits!!! She's in big trouble (Aunt Connie, bite your tounge!:) Anyone want to spoil me? We just had a wonderful evening with Carolyn, Jim, Cliff and Terri! Yeehaw!!! We're already planning Stagecoach next year...jacuzzi, beer on tap...ooodles of fun. J&C are RV'n it like we did last week in front of our house. It's so cool, they're going on an 8 week road trip to NYC. They sold their home and are liv'n where they wish, ocean front, farm...cross the US!! Have a great weekend!

That's it!!!!!!!!!

The following persons are on shopping restriction. If you choose to violate this order you will loose 1 hour of Amelia time per visit! The Grandma, Auntie M, Yiaya and Auntie Sarah. Sure go ahead, use the excuse that you bought it a long time ago or you couldn't resist!! It won't get you very far ladies! I've just spent the past 3 hours organizing my daughters room. I need to do that to my room, but my closet hosts only a few outfits, where as Amelia's closet was bursting out onto the floor, onto the ottoman, in the guest room. I've organized all the drawers and closet space! I did 5 loads of laundry yesterday and two loads were hers! Although I have greatly appreciated your generous gifts, pretty girl will be the best dressed 6 month old this summer!!! She's only 4 months now and she's wearing 6-9 month clothes! Some 6 month clothes went into the bin. She has lots of party dresses too and she's always up for something fun:) Good thing we have a few this week! Maybe she can be like Reba and change dresses during the event? Anyway, I'm exhausted. She only took one nap today. ONE!!!! It was on our walk. We took a 2 hour walk around the neighborhood with the dogs. The dogs were pooped! Amelia though, that girl is a hoot! She's smak'n her lips in this weird way, playing with her mouth and loves, loves, her feet! She especially loves when mommy puts her (Amelia's) foot in her mouth! When I walk up to her, a foot always raises for kisses. What happened to kisses on the cheeks? She loves her highchair and the fun gadget that plays music. She's doing really well at cereal. Next week I think we move up to Oatmeal. I better start studying the puree food menus! It'll be here faster than I know it.

White Trash Camping...

Hello! We did a little white trash camping last night and will be doing it again tomorrow night. We parked Goldie in front of the Johnson's house, yeah as it was raining! We bbq'd and enjoyed the rain under their patio cover. Then in the wee morning hours we headed to our tin can. We all laid there (Me, Straty, Amelia, Indi, Hazel May and Miller Lite) listening to the rain. It got stronger and louder!!! It was fun though. We woke up at 7 for round 1 for Amelia's meals, then passed out and woke up at 9:45am for round II. We took a walk around the neighborhood and then returned for breakfast burritos!! Yummy cheese:) The the four of us, the baby and two hounds loaded up in the truck in search for homes:) Anyone have a million to spare? It was sooo perfect. Hanging out in the rain and coming with your own bedroom. Goldie is still there tonight as we headed to Brandon and Clair's for a b-day party! I love our upcoming artist!!! She's a cutie. Tomorrow we'll be heading back to HB for another night of White Trash camping. Watch out...we may be headed to your neighborhood!!! OH BTW...don't you love the cap? Thanks KK from the S! I LOVE it!!!!

Look, I'm a strong kid!

Amelia is enjoying her belly time. She's able to lift her head all the way up, Yeah!!!! I was getting worried with that big head of hers, if it was possible. She's so funny, because she grunts each time she's lifting her head. Then she swings it back down for a rest. Last night, while at dinner with dad, she would work so hard at looking up at him. So precious!!!!

Doheny Blues Festival 5-17-08

Well Amelia didn't get to join Daddy at the festival but he got a great picture he wanted everyone to enjoy.