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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
I'm Dreaming of a Sunshiny, Warm-Weathered, Blue Water and White Sands Christmas
Man, I'm not looking forward to winter! Hopefully with the super sweltering summer we had, we'll have a mild winter. Right? Right?! I'd rather not reminisce about the feet of snow we'd have to dig out from under when we lived up north. I'm perfectly content in my deep South environment where snow once a year is "an event" and if it covers the grass - well we might as well make that a holiday!
One thing I do like about the cool weather is the holidays. Thanksgiving being my favorite because we always seem to get most of the family in the same place at the same time for that one. But since getting married and subsequently having children, the Christmas season means it's time to catch our long-lost friends and family up on what's happened to us in the last 365 days. Three Christmases ago I was pregnant with Peyton. Two Christmases ago Peyton was 4 months old. 1 Christmas ago Peyton was walking and I was pregnant with Parker. And this Christmas Peyton is 2 years old and Parker will be 8 months old! Wow how things change!!!
I love to receive Christmas cards with the letters in them with everyone's comings and goings. I think I've actually managed to get my act together and do that one time. Before kids. I'm lucky to get my teeth brushed most mornings so sitting down and composing a letter is pretty much a pipe dream at the moment. Maybe when the girls are a little older and don't want to pry the keys off my laptop.
We like to send out photo cards each year. It's a quick look at a family picture with a little note. Not as personal as a letter, but not as impersonal as a generic card with a "Merry Christmas. Love, The Childress Family." My favorite site for these photo cards has always been Shutterfly. I've got literally hundreds of albums stored on this site and have plenty of options to choose from - too many probably.
I will actually go ahead and recommend Shutterfly for anyone who's interested in going this route. You can visit the options at the following links:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/religious-christmas-cards
Even better - Shutterfly is offering 20% off all holiday cards! Check it out here: http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
Have fun with it! The sky's the limit!
One thing I do like about the cool weather is the holidays. Thanksgiving being my favorite because we always seem to get most of the family in the same place at the same time for that one. But since getting married and subsequently having children, the Christmas season means it's time to catch our long-lost friends and family up on what's happened to us in the last 365 days. Three Christmases ago I was pregnant with Peyton. Two Christmases ago Peyton was 4 months old. 1 Christmas ago Peyton was walking and I was pregnant with Parker. And this Christmas Peyton is 2 years old and Parker will be 8 months old! Wow how things change!!!
I love to receive Christmas cards with the letters in them with everyone's comings and goings. I think I've actually managed to get my act together and do that one time. Before kids. I'm lucky to get my teeth brushed most mornings so sitting down and composing a letter is pretty much a pipe dream at the moment. Maybe when the girls are a little older and don't want to pry the keys off my laptop.
We like to send out photo cards each year. It's a quick look at a family picture with a little note. Not as personal as a letter, but not as impersonal as a generic card with a "Merry Christmas. Love, The Childress Family." My favorite site for these photo cards has always been Shutterfly. I've got literally hundreds of albums stored on this site and have plenty of options to choose from - too many probably.
I will actually go ahead and recommend Shutterfly for anyone who's interested in going this route. You can visit the options at the following links:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/religious-christmas-cards
Even better - Shutterfly is offering 20% off all holiday cards! Check it out here: http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
Have fun with it! The sky's the limit!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
September 28th, 2010
Hanging out with Aubie at the Birmingham Zoo!
Playing with Parker in her Jumperoo
Playing with Parker in her Jumperoo
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 23rd, 2010
Parker and Elmo had their first introduction today. Judging from Parker's face I think they might need some more time to get better acquainted.
Well hello there bedhead!
Well hello there bedhead!
September 22nd, 2010
Catching up on her VeggieTales over some breakfast.
Parker upset, again, because she woke up after busting out of her swaddle. Again. Did I mention again?
Parker upset, again, because she woke up after busting out of her swaddle. Again. Did I mention again?
September 18th, 2010
We had our friends Allyson & Damon over to watch suffer through the Auburn/Clemson game. We won, in overtime, but it was torturous to watch. Luckily the ending made it worth chewing off every fingernail we had!
Peyton & Noah always have a great time together. We added Parker into the mix this football season and everyone had a blast!
And wow what a difference a year makes! Allyson, our kids are growing up way too fast!!
Peyton & Noah always have a great time together. We added Parker into the mix this football season and everyone had a blast!
And wow what a difference a year makes! Allyson, our kids are growing up way too fast!!
September 18th, 2010
The Woombie - the "ingenious" baby invention that prevents babies from breaking free from their swaddles. I suppose where there's a will there's a way. But dang. I'm seriously considering patenting a baby straight jacket for Parker alone. This kid can bust out of anything. Houdini's got nothing on her.
Peyton's become quiet the tornado lately. Everything on the floor in this picture was IN the crib with her when I put her down for a nap. I walked in to this sight.
So potty training for Peyton went amazingly well. One month and she's totally got it. She's still in diapers for naps & bedtime though And if you look closely at the above picture you'll see a diaper on the floor. Yes, Peyton's figured out how to take off her diaper. It's, um, gross. Check out Peyton's "al fresco" look.
So after about a week of changing her sheets every time she went in her crib I outsmarted the toddler and put her back in onesies when she sleeps. Mommy - 1, Peyton - 0.
Peyton's become quiet the tornado lately. Everything on the floor in this picture was IN the crib with her when I put her down for a nap. I walked in to this sight.
So potty training for Peyton went amazingly well. One month and she's totally got it. She's still in diapers for naps & bedtime though And if you look closely at the above picture you'll see a diaper on the floor. Yes, Peyton's figured out how to take off her diaper. It's, um, gross. Check out Peyton's "al fresco" look.
So after about a week of changing her sheets every time she went in her crib I outsmarted the toddler and put her back in onesies when she sleeps. Mommy - 1, Peyton - 0.
September 17th, 2010
Parker's first official experience with solid food. Bananas! She loves them - and so does her face!
September 16th, 2010
Peyton went from being shy in front of the camera to be a total camera ham. And I have proof!
Monday, September 13, 2010
September 8th - 11th
So we took a little trip to the beach! Picture it...one loaded down car packed with everything baby under the sun, two carseats, 3 movies, and two flustered parents. That was us. After about 5 stops to potty (but NO accidents) and climbing from the front seat to the back seat countless times to comfort babies who refuse to sleep in the car, we made it there and back. In one piece! Surprisingly! Here's a few pics of the trip - we had a fabulous time despite the searing heat. We had an awesome pool to escape to thank goodness!
Parker starts out with her head on the blankets and between the positioners. She wiggles...a lot.
Peyton licking the cinnamon & sugar from her toast off her tray. I think she likes it..
Catching some air in the pool. We practically had the whole place to ourselves all week! Fabulous!
The nightly game of "Where Peyton go?"
Man, we cheered and hollered, and almost threw things at the television hoping for a good old fashioned PSU butt whoopin.' No dice. Unfortunately. But Peyton sure does make losing look good!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 6th, 2010
Big smiles from Parker
September 4th, 2010
Took a trip to Gadsden to visit family so we definitely met our goal of one pic a day!
Parker & Uncle Brian
Playtime under the kitchen table
Peyton & Trinity - a couple of hoodrats!
September 3rd, 2010
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