Two By Two

Bella got her 2 bottom teeth right before we left for Florida!

We have tried numerous times to get a picture of her new sparklin' whites

but haven't been able to.

I was looking through the pictures I took this week and saw that you can see them in this pictures! You may have to enlarge the picture.

She did great when teething...especially since they both came in at the same time! We think she is working on more teeth right now!

Also this pictures was taken in Fallyn's Rainforest Jumparoo and Bella LOVED it....it is like an exersaucer gone ADD.

We may have to cave in and get her one!

Week In Review!!!

IT'S BEEN A BUSY ONE!!!!

Having fun with my girlfriends and trying to sit up like they do!

Fallyn 7 months, Bella 6 1/2 months and Addie 7 1/2 months!

Aren't we too cute!

Asher, Natalie and Mia checking out the elephants at the Zoo on Monday
The elephants were performing and both babies were out in the yard playing. Bella slept through it! Hanging out on the deck while Tim was fixin' burgers
The girls and their babes! We are loving every minute!!!

Can you tell this last week has been a whirlwind? Unfortunately we are back to work and not on vacation anymore so I haven't been good about keeping up on my blogging!

We have had lots of fun seeing and catching up with friends since we have been back from Florida though.

It all started last Monday when we went to the Reusser's for dinner and so Bella and Addie could play for a little bit! The older they get the more they are interacting with each other! Angie fixed a yummy healthy meal...they have been doing the "biggest loser" since January and have been great about eating healthy and working out! Not that they needed to loose weight but they both look great and are skinny minis now! Way to go guys! Tim and I need to hop on the bus!!!
Thursday we went to daddy's work for the kick-off of Spring Sundae party! We got some yummy Sundae's and to visit with lots of his co-workers. Then we met the Gray's for dinner and Bella had lots of fun being entertained by Alex Marie. She is going to be a great big sister to Libby! We can't wait for Libby to get here sometime around the middle of August....yes another girl to join in all the fun!

Friday night mommy did some scrapbooking and Bella played with Grandma and Grandpa Stafford.

Sunday night my friend Natalie arrived from Valparaiso with her kids, Mia 22 months and Asher4 months! Monday we went to the zoo...Mia loved all the animals, especially the elephants! Bella did look at the animals when she was awake. All 3 kids were great for the trip and took good naps when we got home!

Tuesday we took lunch to Amy and had a nice visit;of course we had to see the twins too. They are almost a month old... growing and doing great! Just too precious for words!!!! Amy and Scott are doing such a good job with them!

Natalie and the kids headed off last night...it was so nice to see them and have some time to visit with Nat and enjoy the kiddos!
That brings us to Wednesday and I need to go get ready for work! That's all for now!!!

Photo Shoot

When we were in Florida ironically so was our friend and favorite photographer, Nate Rowe, so we had some pictures taken with Tim's family.

Nate was our wedding photographer and he took some amazing pictures capturing one of the best days of our lives! Since then we have become friends with Nate and his family and continued to have our anniversary shots and our "belly" shots taken by him! Nate is a true artist with a natural eye to capture some phenomenal pictures.

Everyone knows what a picture freak I am so I love every opportunity we get to see Nate and to have some awesome pictures taken!

To view some of the pictures he took of us in Florida check out his blog @

http://nep-blog.blogspot.com/

If you ever need a photographer and want a fun, stress free experience, and have some fabulous pictures

contact Nate @

http://www.nathanieledmunds.com/

Lucky Charm!!!

Happy St Patrick's Day!!!

Wishing you all a years full of Good Luck!

We sure got our Lucky Charm this year!

Check Up!

Today we had Bella Raye's 6 month check-up with Dr Layman! She weighs 16lbs which puts he right above 50% and was 27 inches where she is in the 95%. Dr Layman once again said "She was perfect!" I was a little worried because Bella has rolled over a hand full of times but isn't making a habit of it! She does move all over and scoots. Dr Layman reassured me that she was progressing developmentally just fine and if she wasn't doing anything that she might be concerned but that isn't the case! She laughed and told me not to wish for too many things all at once!

She might just end up being like her mommy and walk around 9 1/2 months a skip all the other stuff.When we were in Florida I started Bella on #2 foods which gave her lots more variety throughout the day, and they are a lot easier to feed her. She still seems to get it all over though...just a busy little girl!

Dr. Layman also said we could start feeding her mushed up food we were eating, Puffs, and so forth!

What fun lies ahead!

After her appointment we went to Meijers to stock up on the weekly necessities.... ya know...diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.

She was such a good girl for the Dr we got her a new toy!

A drum, like her friend Addie has ... she loves it!

What song do you want to hear mom and dad?

A couple weeks ago Bella started singing herself to sleep...it is the cutest thing! Tim and I both love it and we hope she does this for a long time!
I started giving Bella a sippy cup with meals! She mostly just chews on it but I thought it would hurt to get her use to the idea. As you can tell we have been really busy over the last couple of weeks and Bella is really becoming her own little person!

We truly are having so much fun!

Catching Up!!!

Wyatt and Bella Raye were amazing little travelers if I do say so myself! Once we hit the air after being delayed in Atlanta both of them were out in no time flat!

Our trip went by too quickly and arriving home to 44 degrees and a thunderstorm made it even harder to come home to! Also the fact that it was 12:30 am ( thanks dad for picking us up so late)!
I spent today...unpacking, doing laundry, opening mail, cleaning out the fridge...did I mention laundry? Back to reality!

Peyton got comfy in our piles of laundry!

Bella has enjoyed being in her bed sleeping almost 2 hours this morning 3 hours this afternoon! She was so cute with Zoe and Peyton...she couldn't stop looking at them and wanting them to hang around her when she was playing!

We are glad to be home and it sure felt good to sleep in our bed last night for a few hours but can't wait to take another trip!

Our Florida Trip!

A Special Visit!

Today we drove to Port Charlotte to visit my Grandma Norton! She is 89 years old and fantastic! Still lives on her own, drives, keeps her home, cooks, stays active with friends...even walks to the Winn Dixie for a donut and lottery tickets a couple times a week!

This was the first time Great Grandma and Bella Raye met and they hit it off instantly! Tim couldn't get Bella out of her car seat fast enough for Grandma to get her hands on. She held her and then we sat down for lunch...then they played for awhile on the floor. Grandma gave her a bottle and then she fell fast asleep for 3 hours! Then Tim and I had a wonderful visit with her on the lanai with some tea, cookies and a nice breeze!

It was a special visit!

Lemon Shot.....

LICK IT!

SLAM IT


SUCK IT!


My mommy and daddy are having lots of fun trying out my taste buds! I actually really like the lemon on my gums and this was the first night I made a sour face and we got it on film!



Me asking for more, please!

Her Big Splash!!!

I can even put my face in the water all by myself!

I love this pool thing!

My cousin Wyatt is a awesome little swimmer already, so I am taking notes!

Look at me...I am kicking and moving my arms!

This is the life!!!

The pool at our condo is heated and Bella loves it! Thursday we couldn't wait to get her in the pool and see what she thought! Tim took her under for a second and she didn't flinch! Hopefully exposing her to the pool this early we will have a little swimmer on our hands!

We are having a lot of fun with her!

Happy Birthday, Grandma!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA BALLARD!!!

We were so sad to miss your birthday celebration but we are thinking of you and hope you have a wonderful day!

We Love You TONS!!!

Our Little Bugga Boo!!!

Having fun getting her ready to go to the pool!

I thought she looked too darn cute in her new sunglasses!

Earned her wings!!!

We packed it all but the kitchen sink!!!
She was a wonderful flier!! I think we have a little traveler on our hands!!!

"Can't wait to get there!"

We are in Florida safe and sound! With a happy little girl!!

We had a wonderful lunch/dinner, got settled in the condo, filled the pantry and

now we are off to bed!

Can't wait to show Bella the beach and get her in the pool tomorrow!

Stay tuned for more of our adventures!

Baby Boom

Emily, Bella and Claire

"The Big Girls", Bella & AddieDaddy with Bella and Baby Mimi

We couldn't have planned this if we tried....there has been a little baby boom amoung our friends in the last 7 months. There have been 8 baby girls born and 3 boys! I think the boys will like that ratio in the years to come!

It was a day of fun with some of the baby girls!

First Meeting!!!

Claire & Emily Warner!!!

This afternoon we got to meet little Miss Claire and Emily! They are just too precious for words! They both have these cute button noses and perfect little lips! I couldn't get over their beautiful long eyelashes they have already! I only got a peek at Emily's eyes but they are dark blue and we hear Claire's are too! All their beautiful features are just tiny!They definitely have their own little personalities already! Claire seems to be more laid back.

Scott and Amy have just taken to parenthood automatically! We already knew they would be wonderful parents!

We are just thrilled they are here and everyone is healthy and happy! Looking forward to lots of love, laughter and happiness with all the girls!

IT'S TWIN GIRLS!!!!

We just got the call from Amy that their little blessings have arrived!!!!

Emily Lynn Warner was born at 1:10pm she weighs 5lbs and is 18inches.

Claire Ann Warner was born at 1:11pm she weighs 5lbs 7oz and is 18inches.

They both have brown hair and daddy says he can tell them apart!

We are thrilled they are here and everyone is healthy and thriving!!!

We can't wait to meet the little ones tomorrow!

Pictures to come!!!!

PS Way to go mommy...you did a great job "cooking"them to perfection! We know daddy's love and support helped all the way!

Sitting High!!!

Tim put together Izabella's high chair Monday night when I was at work . We wasted no time and Tuesday morning we started in with a new feeding schedule and sitting in her chair! She does great and I think she really likes it!!! I started feeding her cereal and baby food 3 times a day now and she is actually eating better than she was before! Tim really enjoys feeding her now that she is opening her mouth when the spoon gets close!

We are having so much fun with each new milestone she hits!