Trip back home and Valentine's Day

We made the trip back home this past weekend and had a great time as we always do. My friend Tiffany and I had a surprise shower for Maribeth. It was a lot of fun and was great to see the look on her face when she saw all her friends there. Josh planned a great Valentine's day. We went to Maggiano's for dinner then to see Cirque du Soleli. It was a nice night and good to have a date with my husband. We also celebrated some family birthdays. It was a busy weekend and always goes by way to fast. It will be so nice when we can move back home. We only have 17 more months (can you tell I am counting down?).

Landon

Landon is growing more and more everyday. It is like he is growing before my eyes. I can't believe he will be 3 in April. Time goes by way too fast. We have signed him up for school to start this summer. He is excited but I think I will miss him being at home with us. It is only 3 days a week for 3 hours and will be good for him. He is so smart. He knows all his shapes and colors, counts in english and spanish, knows his ABC's, and can recognize his letters. There is nothing that he can't say and we can never pull anything over on him. He loves to play games on the computer and does really well. He is already a football fanatic (I think his daddy had something to do with that). He would live outside if he could. He loves to play his drum set and put on "concerts" as he says. Ok, I guess I am done bragging but I am so proud of both of my kids as I am sure most parents are.

Reese is 9 months

Reese turned 9 months on Feb.9. She is a little over 20 lbs. and 28 in. long. She is cutting so many teeth at one time. She has 6 that I can see and cutting 2 more on the top, poor baby! She is a happy little girl. She like to clap and yell,loves to dance,waves when someone walks the room, says "momma", "dada", "da" for dog, and "nana" for her bottle. I have actually already taken her off the bottle and she is now drinking her formula through a sippie cup. She seems to love it and was really easy to get off the bottle. The pacifier will be next! She has started crawling, kinda, in her own commando style way. I was thinking she was not going to crawl but I guess I was wrong. She loves to be standing and trying to take steps. Her hair is well past her shoulders and starting to get lighter. I can't bring myself to have it cut. She is such a joy and adds so much to our lives. I feel so blessed for Reese and Landon and could not imagine life without them!

Well, it has been a while since I have posted anything. Reese is now 7 months. It is hard for me to believe. She is getting so big. She is sitting,laughing (as you see in the video below), and saying "dada". I like to think I have heard a "mama" in there somewhere but I'm not so sure. Landon is still the best, most loving, busy, independent little boy I know. He is such a ham. I have lots of video I wish I could post of him singing and playing the guitar. He loves to "put on a concert and be corded". However I cannot get the video to download. We have been busy getting ready for the holidays. Here are a couple of pictures at a attempt to get a Christmas card photo. It was definitly a challenge. Oh, Landon actually sat with Santa at a recent Christmas party. Josh and I were shocked since he has been terrified of him in the past.

I finally caught Reese laughing on camera. Landon noticed she was being recorded and wanted in on it also. He is such a ham.They both make me laugh everyday.

Josh and I had a great weekend to celebrate our birthdays. I can't believe Josh is turning 30! It seems like yesterday we started dating, he was 17 and I was 15. We went to the Ga/Auburn game with some friends. We had a lot of fun. We also had 2 great family b-day parties with lots of good food and gifts. Josh has wanted to learn to play the acoustic guitar so Landon, Reese, and I surprised him with one. Thanks to everyone for everything! Happy 30th birthday Josh. We love you!