The Most Amazing Lady!

Happy Birthday to the most AMAZING MOTHER-IN-LAW! You truly are an amazing part of my life! You fill so many voids in my life!(Oh if you only knew....) I love you so much and I hope you have the best day today. Filled with Lots of love and Happiness because you have made each day in our lives extra special! We love you so much! Bunches of Hugs and Kisses!~ Love JohnVan, Amy, Griffin and Gray! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!

Coming Along!

Gray and I had a great checkup this past Monday! The heart beat was 157 and I actually lost half a pound! Okay, this never happens when you are pregnant?? So Hopefully I will maintain my weight. I think a lot has to do with running after Griffin! He has kept us busy! The doctor did put me on a 5 day antibiotic to finally get rid of this sinus stuff. This is my third day and I feel great! Only 9 more Saturdays! Can you believe it???

Second Hair Cut

Yesterday we went for Griffin's second hair cut. If you can remember last time he had no nap and cried. This time much better. He sat and laughed, giggled and flirted with Ms. Melanie!
I tried to take his hat off for the pictures and he wanted it on. We stopped by Sonic for a banana cream shake. He ate about 1/4 of it but I had to reward such a sweet baby boy! This is probably one of my favorite outfits and I love that he keeps the hat on!
I will post belly pictures soon for those of you e-mailing me! I can't believe I am 30 weeks!

How to Get Your Husband to Clean the Bathroom.

Last Tuesday night your mommy was not feeling well. Dada took charge and bathed you.(Which he has taken over a lot lately due to mommas growing belly.) He was doing his usual singing to you with the lap top blaring his favorite tunes. When he looked up from the lap top he noticed that you had a new toy in your hand he wasn't familiar with. When he got up to discover what it was he was in shock. You were playing with your poop? I guess there is a first time for everything. He scooped you up took you into our bathtub and finished cleaning you there. Even though I was half way asleep I still had to laugh. Your daddy couldn't believe it! Neither could I! This was very new to us.
Your daddy put you down for the night and I woke up to a nice sparkling bath room and all your toys in the kitchen sink soaking. What a good daddy!

Noah Turns 2!

Rocking out on the guitar! Too cute!

The Dino bank was the toy of the afternoon!

Saving the icing for later!


Trying to get every crumb!

Noah opening up his gifts

Cake from Daddy

Cake from Crissy





A whole bucket of blocks just for me!

Noah's play area was a hit!

Daddy helping Noah blow out the candle!

Noah said "No Fire"! Smart little fella!

Noah's cake



Noah had the guitar game on the Wii playing when we got there!



Griffin dancing to the guitar tunes of little Noah!

More Dancing

Gobbiling down some goldfish and apple jacks! Yumm....

7 month pregnancy check up!

Today we had another check up at the Doc's office for little Gray! The heartbeat was strong and they actually told me to eat more food! That is always a good sound!
I guess I am just trying too hard to get my blood sugar to stay level! What can I say I am very OCD when it comes to this diet.
I go back and forth on what gender I think Gray is. It changes every day!
I am getting so excited for this arrival! I can't wait! Not too much longer!

Daddy Saves the Snow Day!

Mommy had to work today so Daddy got to take you out to play in the snow! We are so blessed to have the work schedules that we do! You and daddy played for at least 30 min out in the snow! These pictures show that sometimes you weren't quite sure about the snow and other times you were loving it! Daddy said it was really cold but what a special time for the two of you! Thanks Daddy for saving the day!



What is this daddy?



The COOLEST SNOW BOOTS EVER!!!


My lil' gator even trampled through the snow!

The smiles begin

Happy 23mo!

My New Chair!




My Dearest Griffin,

I can't believe next month you will be having your 2nd Birthday! Daddy and I have mixed emotions. We are happy that you are turning two but then again we are so sad that it happened so quickly!

We had a big day on your 23rd birthday! We woke up dressed you and headed out for your big boy bed! We have kept it as a crib till next month but we are so very excited!

Pops bought you your own recliner! A red one it is so cute! And you think that you are a big boy now! We had a fun filled day but we had to take you to the Doctor's office the next morning you woke up with two swollen eyes! You have a double ear infection. You have only had 3 well days this year so far!

After a full day you had fun in the tub! These are my favorite pictures! I guess b/c no matter what you love your bath!







It was very hard to put your new crib together! It took Pops and Daddy all day!


You didn't seem to mind you kept us entertained by reading to us and playing with your Noah's Ark Puzzle!



Mommy's favorite hat! We went shopping for your birthday early! Man did you score big!



You now know where your shoulders, elbow and neck are!
You also know how to count to five on your fingers!
Your speech therapist should contact us this month! We can't wait to see your progress!

First Day at School!

Do you remember when you were so excited for your first day of school and couldn't wait to pick out what you were going to wear? Well, it was just like that all over again for me except it was Griffin's first day not mine. Who says you can't play dress up with a little boy? It is one of my favorite things to do!
I thought that I would have a hard time letting him go but I was more excited than anything! Thank goodness it was only a half day!



I love these sailor pants! I just couldn't wait to put him in them for his very first day! Along with his adorable plaid shoes!


Our way out! Daddy got to take pictures of his big day and we all went to see his classroom! We are so blessed to be able to have the work hours that we do! Especially daddy!


Putting on his corduroy jacket for the chill in the air! A sweet smile for daddy!



Picking him up! Griffin had a great first day! He cried when I left (as I expected). His teachers Ms Shea and Reva assured me it didn't last long and he did great! He was so happy to see me which will melt any mommas heart!