welcome home

This picture makes me smile :) Libby waiting on her daddy to get home from work. We are both beyond excited every day when he calls and says he's on his way home. We sure do love Daddy!!

 *picture was taken a few weeks ago.*

baby update

I had my mid-pregnancy {18 weeks} ultrasound yesterday morning. Everything looked perfect and healthy! Praise the Lord! We are so thankful for this sweet child.

 I am measuring on schedule, so January 23rd {or somewhere around there} is the day! We can't wait!

I am really enjoying this pregnancy. I have been feeling great for the most part {just tired!}

I can not believe I'm almost at the half way point, it has flown by!

AND yes.... I did not find out the gender of this sweet baby, so it will be a surprise in January! It was tempting, but I am so excited about this big surprise!!

Happy Friday!!!! 

We survived the first week of Kindergarten. {almost!} Yay! I think that is a good reason for a celebration!

first day {the details}

Libby is on her 3rd day of being a Kindergartner! I think we are getting to our new normal-- waking up early, going to bed early, packing lunch everyday, sitting in the carpool line for 35-40 minutes, etc. I'd say school has been a SUCCESS so far. Her teacher is wonderful! She called me Monday night to tell me that Libby had a great first day! I was so proud! {and really impressed that her teacher took the time to call me}!

Here are some pictures from Libby's first day! First two pictures were from the night before...

            

This is what I got out of her from the first day... "I didn't have time to eat lunch or rest, my favorite was lunch and the playground, I sat next to two boys and Campbell at lunch, I really liked calendar time, and I got to wave to Reese when I was leaving school."

 Can't wait to get more out of her from the week! The stories are always the best!

first day

Libby had a GREAT first day of Kindergarten! {despite the unsure look-- it was 6:45 AM!}

More pictures to come...

rainbow cupcakes

We made RAINBOW cupcakes a few weeks. They were DE-LISH and so easy to make! Just read the directions on the box, and add whatever food coloring you want! We used four colors and layered them in a muffin pan.

And of course we made these BEFORE dinner. YOLO {you only live once}.



They were all gone reeeaallly fast... because they were THAT good! Go make some. Your child will think you are the best Mom ever! ;-)

blue ballerina

Libby had her first day of being a blue ballerina this past Thursday. She is taking tap and ballet this year.{she is SO excited about her tap shoes!} Here are some pictures I took before we left for her first day.

{And yes-- it was that humid that day! My lens kept fogging up.}

sunday best

My almost kindergartner and almost 17 week bump in our Sunday best. {I realize this isn't the most attractive position for a pregnant women, but I cherish any picture with my girl-- so I'll take it!}

Officially one more week until school starts-- still A LOT of things on my to-do list to finish before the big day! I have some post that I've been working on... so stay tuned!!

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

lake day

We escaped from chores and errands on Tuesday for a day at the lake! {school is getting closer and closer-- so we are soaking up these days where we are "free" to do what we want!} We LOVE this place, and are so glad it's only a short drive away. Cousin Hugh was there too, which made our visit extra special!

 HAPPY THURSDAY!!!!

my girl...

...is growing up SO fast!

She has lost TWO teeth! Before I even got to blog about the first one, she lost another tooth.



She starts Kindergarten in 2 weeks. A lot of mixed emotions. I'm so happy and excited for her new adventure, but at the same time it's a little sad for me. My day to day will be so different. {although some days I'm pulling my hair out-- I know I'll miss my little sidekick.}



She had her first sleep over at our neighbors house Friday night. I remember spending the night out. I'm not supposed to have a child that does that. She woke up at 5:30 AM too. I owe that mama! :-) This was her that Saturday afternoon... out cold in a princess dress.



I'm cherishing these long summer days we are having. We've been doing some fun things--  eating lunch at toomer's, getting ice cream in the afternoon and watching the Olympics together {gymnastics and swimming are her favorites}. She is very interested in all the different countries too, and asks questions ALL.THE.TIME. She even has her own "games" with her barbies. {usually one is China and the other USA-- and USA always wins! ;-)}
 

Times a flyin'. And one day I'll pick up my Canon again.


Goodnight!