Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Big Girl Bedroom

A couple of weeks ago, CTW's uncle told us he had some bedroom furniture he was getting rid of if we wanted it. A full-size bed, mattresses, dresser, and night stand. We really couldn't pass it up. We offered to pay for it, but he wouldn't let us. What an answer to prayer. We were trying to figure out how to budget in for her a new bed. The only catch was that we had to go get it then, so I was forced into moving OK into a big girl bed. We had already turned the crib into a toddler bed, but it was still the crib. She was still my little baby, right? We weren't going to put the bed together when we picked up the other furniture, but OK insisted on being in her big bed. We put it together and thought it would be a rough couple of nights. Nope, not for my little girl. We all layed down on the bed after her bath, stories, and prayers. After about 5 minutes, she looked at CTW and I and said in her sweet little girl voice, "Now get out of my bed!" I asked her if she was sure, and of course she told us she was ready to go to sleep. She slept the whole night and we haven't had a problem yet. Another example of how she is ready to grow up before I am ready for her to.

I was however, so excited to finally be able to decorate a little girl's room. We didn't find out the sex of our baby until she arrived, so her crib bedding was very neutral. We did add somethings to it to make it girlie, but not like it is now. Here are a couple pictures of the somewhat finished project. CTW gave me a very small budget, so the room is a work in progress. I am still looking for some deals on little trinkets and a piece of art for over the chest of drawers. If you guys have any cheap ideas, pass them along.


Sunday, August 2, 2009

Beach Trip 2009

We made a trip to Myrtle Beach at the end of June. We had a wonderful time. We were afraid that OK would be afraid of the ocean, but we should never underestimate our child. She plunged right in and never wanted to leave. She loved playing in the waves and the sand. She also loved being out in the ocean. I am not much of a ocean water person. Don't get me wrong I love to watch it and feel the breeze, but I don't usually venture out into the water. I guess having children makes you do things you don't necessarily like. My favorite part of the week had to be when she saw the water for the first time. I have to say seeing the amazement on her little face is my favorite part of being a mother. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

First Big Girl Haircut

CTW had a hair appointment tonight, so I asked our hairdresser what I could do to OK's hair to keep her from getting a mullet while her hair grew in. We decided that we would continue to cut the back until the front and sides caught up. I have trimmed the scraggly hairs in the back and around her ears, but tonight she got her first big girl haircut. She put the smock on and she was okay but when she started cutting, OK let it known that she didn't like it. Here are a few shots.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

OK's Birthday

So this is very late, but OK had a great birthday. She turned two on 2/27/09 and had her party on 2/28/09. Her two year stats were 24.5 lbs and 32.5 inches tall. I can't believe how much she has grown since her birth. We are so blessed and enjoy her. She is really funny and learning new things everyday. The doctor was blown away by her growth. He couldn't believe how well she was talking and that she knows her colors and shapes already. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Sorry that we are so behind schedule.
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Monday, April 20, 2009

Disney World Trip--March 2009

The first week of March we headed down to Orlando for OK's first trip to Disney World. My parents, neice, and sister joined us on the trip. My parents knew someone who had a house in the area and he gave us a great deal, so we went. We would not have been able to afford to go without it. We had a blast. We spent Sunday night through Saturday afternoon in Orlando and enjoyed each and every moment. We went to Magic Kingdom twice, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. It was so wonderful. A smile never left OK's face. She was amazed by the characters and so was I. It was little cooler than we thought it would be but that definitely didn't stop us.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Happy Birthday to Chris

Happy Birthday to one of my college roommate. You are truely one of the sweetest people I know and I am so lucky to have you as a friend. I hope you have a wonderful day. We love you so much. Thanks you so much for being there for over the years. You have seen me at highs and at lows and yet you still are my friend. Your words of encouragement about motherhood and marriage will stay with me forever. You definitely love me unconditionally and I will never be able to repay you for that love. Thanks for loving me, CTW, and OK. I can't believe it has been 11 years since we met and I look forward to so many more. Have a wonderful Birthday and I can't wait for our playdate next week. WE LOVE YOU!!!