I'm a big kid now!

So we made the big transition from crib to bed on Saturday.  I kept telling Chris that it felt like Christmas Eve to me, besides being up much of the night, I was just super anxious to see how she would do.  And I'm happy to report that she did great!!  And as we speak, she is taking her nap and I haven't heard or seen her for 2 hours!  I am relieved...until someone with more experience tells me that this is normal and to just wait a few weeks (kind of like when you bring home a new baby!).  Please tell me if that's the case, I wouldn't want to get myself too excited!  I was a little worried at first when she started searching around the house for her crib and "jingle bears" and she looked slightly confused when I laid her down but I think she's figured out that this bed thing is a pretty good deal as far as comfort goes.   I love tucking her in, she snuggles up to her pillow and loves to have the blankets pulled up around her.  She just looks like such a big big girl.    She hasn't figured out yet that she can actually get in and out of the bed on her own.  She just babbles away waiting for me to come and get her in the morning. I hope she always considers that a rule!  We are still waiting for her actual bed to be delivered but here's a snapshot of our big girl in her big girl's bed! 

Next up...the dreaded potty training!!

Shake, Shake, Shake

Emma has become obsessed with our homemade Disneyworld video which she now appropriately entitles "Shake". Specifically she is fascinated with Jasmyn's hip shakin' little number and is determined and so concentrated on getting it just right. She'll even look over her shoulder to check how her backside is doing as she compares it with the video. We've always been entertained by Emma's dancing, but she has taken it to a whole new level.

Happy Father's Day!

Our girls are so lucky to have Chris as their dad. I know they will grow to love and admire him as I love and admire my own father. Thank you for all that you do! We love you!

We Survived...kind of.

After a crazy few weeks with the move and trying to figure out what was going on with Taylor's eating (and just for fun throw in a few colds, flu, broken finger) it was time for a trip to Arizona! Our poor little baby has been through so much in her short little life but I am so grateful for all the prayers, fasts, and blessings...I know that has helped me to get through this without completely losing it and I know it led to finding answers. She is now on medication for reflux and I feel like I have a whole new baby! She even gave us her first real smile which happened to be right after she received a blessing, it was such a sweet and tender moment. The smiles have continued and have become more and more interactive. She is looking around much more and to my amazement, loves to just lay and kick around on the ground more than being held! Definitely a week of firsts!

We had a great time in AZ and I am so grateful for all the help and rest I received! Emma of course loved the one on one time with grandma and papa...she was in the pool everyday and even convinced grandma to take an "after pool tub" with her. I wish I had a picture but mom wouldn't allow it. She loved looking for bunnies and is still talking about it and of course she drank a ton of grandma's chocolate shakes! I did some much needed therapeutic shopping, went out to lunch with the girls, and best of all was surprised by Chris on my birthday and we went out that night with NO kids! Thanks Mom and Dad!! We also got to celebrate Jazzy's birthday and baptism day with her...we are so proud of you Jasmyn! Here are a few of my fav pics...









See you guys in Bainbridge! If you haven't heard, we will be blessing Taylor up there on Monday, June 30th.

SYTYCD Weekly Top Pick

Mia Michaels is so inspiring. Not my favorite dancers but definitely my favorite routine. Make sure to watch tonight's result show...Wade Robson choreographed the group number.

Peaceful

Happy Birthday Meg!

I hope you have a wonderful day. You are just as beautiful as the day I met you. I love you! -Chris