A little sewing

I finally am getting around to sewing Carter some burp cloths. I have had very good intentions but just no time lately.. imagine that! BUT of course he had to have some and with the 5 week countdown quickly approaching, here are some of my favs!

too sweet :)

Ringing in 2011

I was lucky enough to have these two handsome men take me to dinner last night. We had a productive day of taking down all the Christmas decorations, changing out the closets, finishing more of Griffin's big boy room, AND getting out everything we need for Carter.

And although we didnt do anything out of the ordinary to bring in the new year, I was happy as I have ever been in my pjs on the couch, sitting with the love of my life and knowing how much God has blessed me this year.


The greatest blessing of this year no doubt has been Griffin. He is honestly the best boy in the world and I am so thankful to be his Mommy. Last night he proved yet again how blessed we are. He slept in his big boy bed for the first time, without a fuss or peep! Awesome way to start being a "BIG brother" in 2011 :)

Happy New Year everyone! Praying that God would reveal Himself to you in new ways in 2011!

2010 year end review

As I think back on what this year has brought to us, I am reminded how God has truly blessed us. It has honestly been a really big year when I sit down and type it all out. Here is the run down: (you can click on the links to read more if you wish)

We celebrated JR's 28th birthday, said goodbye to my sweet Poppa, I turned 27, JR became the Family Pastor at Bethesda, celebrated Griffin's FIRST birthday, ran the Music City Half Marathon, I finished blogging Griffin's entire first year, we put our house up for sale, we found out Griffin was going to be a big brother, took a vacation to Kitty Hawk with my dad, had to say goodbye to our Poppy, celebrated our 4th anniversary with a trip to TN and took Griffin to his first UT game, celebrated Thanksgiving in TN with family, went on the primetime Christmas trip to Myrtle Beach, AND had our first Christmas in our own home! Whew.. thats A LOT and just the highlights!

No doubt this will be a year to remember! Looking forward to welcoming Carter to our family in 2011 :)

Mom advice

Alright all you moms of more than one kid out there. Thinking ahead to the new year of 2011, I need some tips, heads up and anything else you can give me about transitioning from 1 to 2 kids! I know it was a big wake up call for me when I became a mom and I know the ropes a little more this time around but I also know its a big thing to go from 1 to 2... not only for JR and I but for Griffin too. So help me out please :)

My email is lgriffi2@gmail.com so send away!

Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Date Night in 3D

While having grandparents to babysit... we decided to have one last date in 2010. We headed to the late movie to watch the new Narnia in 3D AND stopped at IHOP on the way home. Crazy night for us old parents :)

Wordless Wednesday: THE Recliner

18 month pictures

Now that the family has gotten them for their Christmas presents... I can share :)

Quick visit with friends

Although we wanted to spend as much time as we could with our family and there never seems to be enough time to go around.. I am so thankful for a quick visit from my two Jessicas! JD is of course my Mimi's neighbor and Vance just happened to be in Rockwood when I was visiting so we made it happen! Love you girls!

Carter and Briggs together again! Carter is 32 weeks and Briggs is 18. Yes big difference in our bellies, I know :)

I also got to introduce Brittany to Griffin! She lives minutes from my dad's and was able to stop by for a few minutes. Stubbs and I go way back to high school basketball competitors and Cracker Barrel co-workers...and I hadnt seen her since she came to Griffin's shower 2 years ago!

Momma and her boys

My sweet Mimi gave me this Willow Tree for Christmas and it is very special! She cried when she gave it to me and it also makes me tear up when I look at it. It doesnt seem real to me that I am a mother of TWO BOYS! I mean having Griffin was the greatest gift to me but for some reason now thinking about having 2 makes it seem all the more real that I am a MOM! I know that sounds crazy... well maybe not if you are a mom too and feel the same ha! Anyways... thank you Mimi for this more special gift. I will cherish it always.

Momma and her boys :)

Our White Christmas

It began snowing about 7pm Christmas night and continued to snow through the entire night and until about 3pm today! I couldnt believe it... I was VERY skeptic of the weatherman because he is never right. BUT WE DID HAVE OUR FIRST WHITE CHRISTMAS!!

And not just some... 7 INCHES!!!


We enjoyed the day being snowed in and staying in our pjs.

Until it finally stopped snowing long enough for Griffin to go outside and check it out.

Check out those killer boots! :)

Yay this is fun!

Well until he fell :(

And if it wasnt a special memory with my son I wouldnt post this terrible picture of me. Lazy day= gross :(


Love my little snow bunny!!!