18 months

Someone asked me the other day how old Lily is and it dawned on me that I can now say that she is a year and a half! Wow! How quickly the days are going by. I am loving this age . . . except for the occasional fits and disobedience. Yes, we have hit the "Terrible Twos" a little early! Ha.

So what has Miss Lily been up to lately?

• Learning so much - it seems like everyday she says new words! She is starting to put words together into short sentences. She knows a few numbers, letters, and shapes.
• Helping with everything! She seriously wants to help with everything. I'm hoping it lasts! Ha! Whatever I'm doing, whether it's the laundry, cooking, dishes, changing Levi's diaper, picking up, whatever, she runs up and says "help? help?!" 

• She was down to one nap each day, but most of this week she's taken a morning and afternoon nap, as well as sleeping about 12 hours at night. I think she must be growing!
• Playing in water is still a favorite activity! Daddy is planning to build her a water table soon.

• She loves to eat! There is really nothing she doesn't like. Right now broccoli is her favorite! :)
• I haven't measured her lately, but I know she's gotten taller! Her 12 month clothes fit perfectly . . . except in length. She weighs about 22 pounds and wears size 5 shoe.

• Of course she is still a big time Daddy's Girl! If he leaves for work before she wakes up, she always runs around looking for him and calling him. It makes me so happy that she loves her daddy so much!
• She is really into hiding right now. She'll tell us that she's going to hide, then she runs to her room and we go find her. She's always in one of two spots - beside her crib, or in her closet. So funny!

This little girl brings so much joy to our home! We are thankful!

6 months

Our little man is 6 months old today! Wow, where has the time gone?!

Here's what he's been up to lately . . .

• Rolling both ways all.the.time.
• Sitting for about 30 seconds before falling forward
• "Talking" 

• Eating - we started him on solid about 2 weeks ago and he's doing fabulous! He eats avocado and banana for breakfast and supper and oatmeal with applesauce before bed. He's taking 4 bottles a day too.
• Growing! After staying about 12 pounds for 3 months, he's finally moved to 13 1/2 pounds in the last couple weeks! ha. He still wears 3 month clothes, but we're hoping he moves to 3-6 months soon!

• He is teething, so everything goes in his mouth - fingers, hands, toes, toys, hair, clothes, etc.

• He started sleeping in his crib in his own room last week and has been doing great! He takes a long nap in the morning and afternoon, and then a short nap around supper. At night he's sleeping from 8:30ish to about 7:30ish. 
• His mouth is healing up super well and we see the doctor again in 6 months. We are so thankful for the speedy healing!

• Yes, that is a safety pin in the back of his shorts! I've been waiting months for him to wear those shorts, so we just made them work. Ha!

• He is scooting everywhere. 
• He loves the exersaucer too.

Lil' Man, we love you and praise the Lord for you everyday!

Sitting!

Levi has actually been sitting on his own for several weeks now . . . but of course I'm running behind blogging about it! 

He sits for 30 seconds or so, and then leans forward (especially if he's playing with a toy that keeps sliding away!) ha!

Don't his feet look hilarious in this picture. Cracks me up how flexible he is!

Weekend Fun

I've not been doing so great keeping up on my blog lately. Life has been so busy!

Our 3rd anniversary was on June 21st. Both of our moms came over to our house to take care of Lily and Levi so we could go out for supper. It was a nice little date! Little did I know that I was in for a big surprise when we got home! Jacob bought a sleigh bed for our anniversary present, and didn't tell me. While we were out for supper, my dad and brothers brought the bed over and set it up in our room! When we got home, Jacob had to work pretty hard to get me to come in the bedroom. Ha! I was shocked! I love it, although I had just told him recently not to spend the money on it since there are some other things we need more. LOL

On Saturday, I helped my sister with a baby shower for a sweet girl in our church. Isn't the decorating amazing?! My sister is so talented! She blogged about it here.

After the baby shower we headed to a little girl's 3rd birthday party! Lily had so much fun - painting, eating, and digging in sand for prizes!

After church Sunday night my family came over for supper. Ridley and Lily had fun playing, but as it got later and later, Ridley climbed up in PaPaw's lap . . .

and Lily lay down on the couch by Aunt Myra. 

They were both so worn out from the busy day!

Hope y'all had a great weekend!

Snuggles with Memaw

 Pure happiness . . .

Memaw loves this sweet boy, and it appears the feeling is mutual! 

 Watching the animals at my parent's farm.

Ketchup, Anyone?

This girl loves her some ketchup! LOL

Normally she wears a bib, but obviously we forgot it...

Happy Wednesday!

3 years

Three years ago I married the man of my dreams, my best friend. Today I am thankful for God's grace these last three years. They haven't always been easy, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. My heart daily thanks God for my wonderful husband and incredible daddy to our children.

Here's to 67 more years! :-)