Jace is 6 months old!

Mr. Bright Eyes-- here are a few pics from our photo session when we were in Georgia. How cute are those chubby little arms!!??

It seems like just weeks ago he was in my belly and now look at him!! Our little man is changing so much everyday. He sitting up for longer periods of time now, loves to squeal, and smiles so much. What a change from a few months ago when I thought he'd never stop crying!! We go to the doctor for his 6 month check up on Tuesday, so I'll update with his "stats" later this week.

Check out this video.

Going, going, almost gone!!!

This morning, I had to go for my biweekly weigh-in. And guess what.... I hit the 20 lb. mark!!!!!!!! Yes, that's right.... I've lost 20 lbs. It's been 2 months since I started the Breastfeeding Mom's program at Metabolic Research Center, and I am loving it. I still have a ways to go but I'm excited about reaching this goal.
Also, Jimmy joined a gym and I haven't been able to join with him b/c the childcare won't take babies under 6 months of age. So, since Jace turns 6 months old this week, I finally get to start going. I'm super excited and know this will only help me progress in my weight loss mission.
I'll update you later when I hit 30 lbs. :~)

Anyone need a carwash?

Kendall's for hire and does an exceptional job as shown by the shiny rims on her big wheel.

(Might be on the cutest things I've seen her do so far.)

Georgia on my mind...

We've been in Georgia with Gammy, Papa, Uncle Brad, Aunt Kim, and Cousin Nate. What a great and very busy time we are having!! Brad, Kim, and Nate came over Saturday and spent the night. I told Kim and Brad that Nate would be a bit tougher after he and Kendall were finished playing. :~) Also, Mom, Kim, and I took the kids to get their pics taken. What an adventure!! Even a little bribery didn't do the trick to get all 3, well mainly Kendall, to sit still for more than a few shots. We did manage to get several precious pictures though, so all our hard work was totally worth it.

I also got the chance to see some of my girlfriends whom I miss dearly. What a nice treat to go out for a margarita and a little girl chat!! We had a blast!

Karla, me and Blane

It's finally time for an update...

Happy Birthday, Pap Pap!

Zac, Jace, Kenzie, Kendall and Ty

Ty and Uncle Jimmy

Aunt Jenn and Jace

It has been quite awhile since I've updated my blog but for good reason. We've had so much going on as of lately. At the end of February, we had a very sad event in our family with the passing of Jimmy's grandfather, Pap. Pap has played such an amazing part in all of our lives. Jimmy had such a close relationship with him and will miss his weekly talks but knows Pap will keep watch over us and see Kendall and Jace grow up. We made the trip to PA for Pap's funeral. Jimmy spoke the most beautiful words about his Pap at the service. I was really proud of him and can only imagine the strength it took to get through that.

On a positive note, we got to spend time with Aunt Jenn, Cousins Zac, Kenzie, and Ty and celebrate Pap Pap's (jimmy's dad) birthday while we were in PA. Kendall loved playing with her cousins and kept right up with them. And it was Zac, Kenzie, and Ty's 1st time meeting Jace. Ty kept saying, "Jace is so cute." How precious!!

Check out this video:

Broken camera still....Sorry--no pics for awhile

This broken camera thing is driving me mad but it has forced to use my video camera a bit more this past week. I've gotten some great video of the kids. Kendall loves to sing to Jace. He's heard ABC's so much lately that I think it may be the 1st thing out of his mouth when he starts to talk.
We've had a busy yet wonderful week. I'm thankful our sicknesses have all cleared and we can get out and enjoy this amazing Texas weather. Kendall begs to go to the park so we've made several trips. We've also had a ton of errands to run and while taking both kids from store to store is challenging, they've done so well. Kendall's fighting me a bit on riding in a stroller or cart but for the most part, she does a good job of walking with me. She'll usually find something to entertain herself in the aisle while I shop.
We had a nice treat today... Jimmy came home at 4:00. This is a rarity for sure. He knows there is nothing I love more than when he arrives home on a Friday. It's the start of a wonderful weekend with my family and that makes me really happy!
We are hoping we get our new car this weekend. The dealership gave us a loaner car- an Acadia and it's awesome!! It's not the car we are getting but I really have a little adoration for it.

Well, we are heading out here shortly to get a new camera and grab a bite to it. Cheers to the weekend!!

2 weeks!

(my camera broke so this post won't have any pictures. for those that know me well, I don't function well without my camera, so I've been a little bummed the past few days.)

The countdown is on!! 2 weeks until we go home. We haven't been home since we moved to Texas in July, so we are definitely ready. Kendall's been talking incessantly about seeing her grandparents and visiting their houses. It's going to be a blast!!
And to my friends in Atlanta, I'll staying an extra week (til March 14th) so I definitely hope I get to see you. We'll have to do lunch or have a playdate with our kiddos. I miss you all so much and can't wait to see you!

A lot has been going on as of lately...I've actually decided to send Kendall to another preschool in the fall. I'm sad b/c we've loved her preschool this year. The new school happens to be more cost efficient for the same amount of days and hours. Plus, I also want her to go to a 1 day a week gymnastics preschool. She gets regular preschool instruction but also 45 minutes of gymnastics instruction. It's at a gym in Allen. So, if we can make this happen, she'd go to her church preschool on Monday and Wed. and the gymnastics preschool on Thursday.

Kendall has a fat lip. She tripped on a toy in her playroom while carrying her cash register. She fell face 1st on the register, and her tooth went into her upper lip. By the amount of blood I saw on Kendall's shirt, Jimmy's shirt, the carpet, and the cash register, I thought she'd lost a mouthful of teeth. Thankfully, the bleeding stopped quickly and her lip was the only victim. She's one tough little girl.

Jace is 100% better. I'm so happy about this b/c little man has been sick so much in his short little life. This last virus lasted over 2 weeks and resulted in breathing treatments. He's now back to himself, playing and smiling and that makes me really happy.

And while I don't write a lot about myself, I thought I'd share a little something. I've lost 13 pounds. I'm really working hard at it and while I have a lot more to go, I'm beginning to recognize the smaller goals. 13 down- 30 to go!!! YIKES!!

A little update on Jace

Jace 4 1/2 months

I had to post these pictures because I can barely believe it myself.... Jace is starting to sit up. When I took him to the doctor the other day, he sat up independently for the 1st time for a minute or so. He was on the examination table looking into the mirror just admiring himself. He's very strong and tries really hard to balance himself. We've been practicing a few times a day and he is doing very well and seems to really enjoy it.

Kendall singing part II

Kendall's loves to sing her ABC's but don't try to sing them with her or she'll tell you to "shh, shh, shh". I don't know where she picked up this "shh, shh, shh" thing but I can't help but laugh everytime she does it.

So here's the best video I could get of her singing her ABC's. In true Kendall fashion, she becomes a bit distracted half way through the song.

Jace's playgroup

Does it get any cuter than a circle of babies!? Look at my little man with his friends. One of my friends took this pic but I had to post it b/c I just love it.