Spring Break

Emrie looks a little chilly...because it was!

Henry loved the sand and the freedom to run!

So happy that we were able to have a spring break getaway! Virginia Beach was a nice vacation spot although I have a fondness for our Surfside beach house that has won my heart forever. We were oceanfront in a condo which was nice to see the waves and hear the ocean sound 24/7. The weather was less than perfect but that did not keep us from enjoying our time there.

Being nosy would have paid off had we walked down the beach about 100 yards on our first day there we would have been able to see a 40 foot Sei whale that had died and washed ashore. Day two we did witness the whale or the pieces of whale being dragged down the beach by a front loader to its burial hole. A little interesting way to start the week. We did enjoy some sight seeing, like the boardwalk, lighthouse and some sand dunes or sand dudes as Emrie called them. The kids enjoyed being out in the sand digging, crawling, running, walking and playing the most and on a few days it was super chilly but they did not mind that one bit!

We went shopping one afternoon and purchased Henry his very own Build-a-Bear! His dog is Wags and is one extremely cute puppy! Emrie took Paws along to get a new outfit as well, Paws got a cute summer dress, shoes and a purse! Apperently Paws will only be allowed to wear that outfit to church because right now the outfit is hanging in Emries closet waiting for Sunday morning to come. Emrie has Sunday Only clothes so I guess it is only right for Paws to have the same.

The kids did well traveling in the car, Henry was a little more restless than Emrie but overall pretty good. I felt like I was constantly pulling snacks or tricks out of my bag to keep them occupied but we did well. No emergency potty breaks and no car sickness!

Emrie was pumped to stay at the hotel and I was relieved that Henry actually fell asleep in bed with us since he is a creature of habit when it comes to his night time routine! The pool was a plus at the hotel on the way home!! Emrie enjoyed floating around by herself(what a big girl!) and Henry got used to the water and enjoyed swimming around with daddy.

Henry has moved into Emries room, a transition I thought would be more difficult than it has, we are on night 3 and it has gone extremely well! Nap time is a little rough but after they both jabber for quite a long time it does eventually get quiet and I am able to sneak in a quick siesta too!!

The kids played outside this evening since the weather was so nice. Emrie was busy trying to play with the garden hose and trying to turn the water on. She had her socks and shoes off running around like it was 80 degrees and summer! Henry ate more dirt than I am sure he should have but seemed to enjoy his time getting filthy from head to toe! Bath time was mandatory tonight!! Quiet filled their bedroom quickly at bed time, I like that, it means they played hard!

Praise God for a wonderful vacation!

March thus far

Henry paying a visit to Great Grandma Morgan.

Emrie picked Paws out at Build-A-Bear, Broadway at the Beach Myrtle Beach, SC when she was 16 months old.

March 1st-Happy Anniversary, 8 years! We spent our anniversary evening at story time with Emrie followed by a quick visit with Nornie, Poppy, and Papa Mike. The next evening we enjoyed some quiet time together out for a yummy dinner(Aunt Beth watched the kids!) I am so thankful for Greg he is a hard worker, a great husband and a terrific daddy!!

Henry is officially at the stage of NO. We tell him NO and he tells us NO. Henry get down off the table-NOOOOO! Henry time to change your diaper-NOOOOO! Henry share-NOOOOO!

He is still my sensitive little man, a raise of the voice can make that little bottom lip stick out right away. I swatted his fingers for hitting or doing something else that could've been dangerous, out went the bottom lip and the quiver begins. Kids sure know how to make it hard on mommy! He seems to little to start correcting his negative behaviors, boy how did we get here so fast?? Fit throwing with him has taken me by surprise since he has been mostly laid back since day one. I figured his mild temperament would somehow pass over this stage, Wrong again!

Emrie is asking about a Kajillion billion questions lately mostly what starts with this letter or what does this word start with. It usually starts with truly inquisitive questions like"What does trash start with?" Then it leads to super silly questions like "What does Toot-de-poo-poo start with?" and ends with her roaring in laughter over how funny she finds herself to be.

Paws has become a constant companion lately to Emrie. She must be gearing up and working on her mothering skills for when the new baby arrives. Paws must go where we go, you might see him at storytime, Kroger riding along on the grocery cart or at church. Paws was left at church Sunday and not discovered missing until right close to bedtime, so Paws slept over and was retrieved and cared for the next day by Aunt Karen and delivered safely home by Aunt Beth.

Praise God for 8 years and the many blessings we have received!

Can you believe it?

It is nearly March! Today I went to Dr. Santino for a baby check(19 weeks) all is well, a happy little heart beat to go along with the wiggles I feel from inside. Gaining to much weight is not what you want to hear your Doc say but ahhh well, what's a hungry momma to do?

Henry is turning into a little toddler before my eyes, saying more words and mimicking any song or word you say. He has a lot to say, even though we can't understand it all! He has a new love for books. He picks a book then backs himself into your lap to flip through the pages, it is a fun pass time for him. Ring Around the Rosie is another new hit for him too. Throwing fits....yep he can sure do that too.

Emrie Ann has sprung up recently in length, I have noticed some of her pants are now a little bit unfashionably short. She is particular about getting things just right. I have read and heard this is considered 1st child syndrome, which has benefits and downfalls. She has worked hard to write her ABC's and she has really mastered all but maybe 4 letters. I am proud of her! She continues to enjoy doing her workbook and we have nearly made it through all of the lower case letters. Numbers next! At bedtime we must lay out her clothes for the following day. It has to be done Just Right too. Shirt, then pants, then socks, and then shoes-all on the floor as if Emrie was laying there and then disappeared out of her clothes.

I haven't been very faithful in updating this blog it has more to do with a good book series, than being to busy to to sit down and type! I can read after putting Emrie and Henry to bed to wind down the evening, so relaxing! I know that this will be a short stage in my life because in 21 weeks I will be to busy with the bare necessities to even think of picking up a book.

Praise God for peaceful evenings.

Sleepy Henry

Classic falling asleep in the highchair video-starring Henry!

Christmas Videos #3

Christmas Videos #2

Christmas Videos

A little late in adding these videos, what fun Christmas memories!