Brady Adjusting

As some of you know, for the past five years Brady has been our only child. I had Brady when I first moved to Muscle Shoals alone and he is very spoiled. He doesn't seem to mind Anniston, but he's not that interested in her now. We've noticed that he always looks sad or jealous. His new favorite thing to do is walk under her mobile and no lie ...somehow he turns it on! I know, smart dog, right? Here a few shots and a couple of Anniston on her 2 month birthday:)

Getting shots:(

Anniston had to go for her 2 month check up and of course received multiple vaccinations. She got a shot in both legs and her bottom...I had to let Derrick hold her because I couldn't watch. She's fine, but it was the first time I had ever seen those kind of tears:( Don't look forward to going back for more. On a better note she weighed 10lbs 14ounces and was 23in. long. Doctor says she's doing great. Except for last night, because she was fussy...Anniston loves her bath time. Here's a few pics of her favorite time of the day.

2 months already!

Anniston will be two months old on Monday..I can't believe it! Her toothless wide grins come so often now and she seems the most content when we take her outside. The past few nights she has been sleeping from 8-12 and then until around 4...so the sleep deprivation seems somewhat better. I return to work August 18th...so I plan on cherishing every moment until then. Here's a few pics from playing dress up this week.

The first 6 weeks!

I can't believe Anniston is already six weeks old and my maternity leave is more than half over. I'm so blessed to have this time with her, but it is flying by. Her smile is getting bigger and bigger..I just love it. In case I forget to get this in the baby book ...I have one funny. Last night, it was 2a.m. and we were exhausted. I nursed her and then Derrick had her and she latched on to him with all her might. We just busted out laughing. I can't wait to tell her when she's older. She is changing so fast...today I was about to go crazy - I couldn't figure out why she was still crying and then I sat her up in the recliner and stood in front of her and she just laughed at me. I'm glad she thinks I'm funny because sometimes I feel like I'm going nuts. It did make my day!

A Visit from Curt & Bella

Today...Anna, Carrie Beth, Bella, and Curt came to visit! We were so excited to see them. Here's a few pics from the visit ...wish I would've taken more. It means so much to see girlfriends- especially when you've been in the house too long!

First Vacation with Anniston

I can't believe that tomorrow Anniston will be six months old already! Everyday she seems to do something new.. She is now so alert and even smiling at us (it's the most precious smile I've ever seen)! Her little face is filling out and she is now in 0-3 month clothes. I was so sad to see her new newborn diapers go. Before I know it, I will be back to work and she will be holding her head up:( Sometimes I just want time to stand still. Luckily, we were able to take her on our first family vacation this past week. Yes, we took a five week old on vacation, but she did great! We traveled to Savannah, Georgia for the holiday and had a great time. I can't wait until she gets older and I'm able to show her the pictures from Savannah. A good friend of mine reminded me today that we are to thank God in everything. It made me think more about those long nights and all the wishing I've been doing. We constantly say we want her to sleep through the night and don't get me wrong ...I do look forward to that. Today, I did decide to thank God for those precious middle of the night smiles more and thank him for giving us such a special child on loan. Here's a few pics from our trip!